Anti-Syrians have struck back in a counter counter-demonstration in Beirut, in much larger numbers:
After a week in which the pro-Syrian forces had seized the momentum, yesterday’s massive turnout seems to have re-energized the opposition movement.
“The Hezbollah rally and reappointment of Karami were a slap in our faces,” said one protest organizer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
“But we needed to show the government and the world that we can put as many people on the street to demand freedom and independence as they can to defend the status quo of corruption, occupation and humiliation,” he said.
This time, old ladies and expecting wives joined in:
“When we were protesting before, we sent our young people and university students against the government,” he said.
“When Hezbollah does a protest, everyone is ordered to go, given rides, and brings the whole family,” he said. “So today … we brought our families.
“My pregnant wife marched. My old mother marched, and now you see who has the biggest demonstration.”
