Did Lebanon's political crisis deepened when...?
918526
Yes. The crisis made worse the already existing tensions and stresses of Lebanese politics. I am not sure by how much - there is no measurement of political crisis. But Hezbollah has a presence in Lebanese Parliament and when the ministers resign it does exacerbate the political tensions.\n\ncc
446164
Ehud Olmert\n\nPrime Minister of Israel as of 14th April 2006, when the declaration that Ariel Sharon was permenantly incapacitated took effect.[1].\n\nThe premiership powers were actually transferred to Olmert on January 4, 2006, after Ariel Sharon suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke.[1] His party, Kadima, won the most seats in the legislative elections held on March 28, 2006 and Olmert, as Prime Minister-designate, has the first opportunity to attempt to form a coalition government[2].\n\nPreviously, Olmert was the Vice Prime Minister of Israel, the Finance minister, and Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor, as well as the Minister responsible for the Israel Lands Administration. [2] He is the interim Chairman of Ariel Sharon's Kadima party.
131150
Lebanon will be no different than other nations saddled in more debt than they can repay. The debts will be forgiven in the name of security and prosperity.\n\nAs far as growth in their security and economy, a good first step was notionally taken in getting rid of Syrian control. Of course, Syria is still running things. The next step is to truly rid Lebanon of Syrian influence as well as Hezbollah. No true peace can develop in Lebanon until these things happen.
1003538
i dont think so,,teh same ceasefire accord was reached 2 years back too but what happened,,,the local fighters have even gathered more power and are creating more unrest\n   i think both sides badly need ceasefire to take a breath
72450
Yes.\n\nOn January 4, 2006, 22:50 Israel Time (UTC+2), Sharon suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke, with bleeding in the brain, and was evacuated by ambulance to Hadassah hospital, Jerusalem, to undergo brain surgery. His prognosis was reported as "extremely bleak" after the surgery and he was placed on a respirator in intensive care. Hadassah director, Professor Shlomo Mor-Yosef, reported at 14:00 Israel Time, following the seven-hour surgery, that the bleeding had stopped: "all the parameters are according to expectations after an operation of this type." The doctors estimate his chances for recovery as being "very low." Another surgery was undertaken the following day, as well as a third more minor surgery. On January 6, 17:50 Israeli Time, Mor-Yosef reported "significant improvement" in the reduction of intracranial pressure which was threatening to do further damage. Sharon's condition remains "stable, but still critical". Another official report is expected on January 7, no sooner than 18:00 Israeli Time (16:00 GMT, 11:00 EST).\n\nOn the night of Sharon's stroke, in the wake of his serious illness, and following consultations between Government Secretary Israel Maimon and Attorney General Meni Mazouz, the Prime Minister was declared "temporarily incapable of discharging his powers", and Ehud Olmert, the Deputy Prime Minister, was officially confirmed as the Acting Prime Minister of Israel. Olmert and the Cabinet have announced that the elections will take place on March 28 as scheduled.
425110
I just read that Sharon was officially stated as permanently incapacitated and his successor, the guy who stepped in for him, I believe who also is affiliated with the Kadima party, won the elections, although not by as large a margin as was expected.  Sharon stated he would pull out of West Bank and have Israel's borders drawn by 2010.
828342
i have no idea how that happened...kinda sad really...if u no something about politics go right ahead
628858
Democracy spread during the 1990's as a result of the collapse of Communist rule over the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. This process was more a feature of the late 1980's and early 1990's. It was also a trend in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and S Korea. Some Arab and African states—notably Lebanon and the Palestinian Authority— moved towards greater liberal democracy in the 1990s and 2000s. As a result of these changes, more than 50% of the world's population lived in democratic regimes in 2000.
279927
The attack has probably won the election for acting Premier E. Olmert and the new Kadima (Forward party)founded a few months ago by Sharon. It also inflicted further damage on moderate Palestinian opinion & given yet more ground to hard liners .. incl. those like Hamas. The withdrawal of US/UK monitors (police) from the prison hours before it was attacked has exposed the HONEST BROKER role they play on behalf of the Palestinians for what it is.
927518
When it happens in US foreign policy, yes. The midterms of yesterday are wobbling baby steps toward Constitutional restoration and democracy. Down with Dictator Dumbya!!!
1001375
Looks like you answered your own question...\n\nMoney and resources were diverted because of the war.
352758
Yes, if not worse\n\nA friends family have been driven off their farm by Mugabe's thugs; the result is that more than 20 fanilies have lost the livelihood, the land is fallow and yet more hunger is added to the country\n\nMugabe has destroyed the infrastructure of what was a successful country with an established black middle class, independant judiciary and many other things
711595
I'm syrian, but I think I have enough experience with other lebanese to answer your question. from what I've seen, the majority of lebanese are very open minded. There are strict cultural cliques (that's a muslim neighborhood, no christians live there, or only atheists go into that line of business, etc...) but I think that's relatively common throughout the MidEast. \n\nLebanon certainly has enough stereotypes of being the "loosest" of hte arab countries, but I think that its diversity gives it something no other arab nation has.
620001
I believe that "Politics" is the root cause for the tensions between the two countries. The politicians these days are conveniently using the "Divide and Rule policy" to fill their vote bank. Flushing dirty politics down the dran would be the first step towards good relationship between the two countries and that would not happen unless "Well educated, young, energetic" folks take interest in politics.
1009924
I think you mean Angola, because UNITA was using the diamonds and the government was using oil to fund the civil war. Now that it is over, though, it seems no one has any money now, it is all just being syphoned out of the country.
980869
I found it hard to believe at the time that they allowed it to happen, when i was in the military, fighting for our country, unlike some of the people on here who only make childish remarks. It never would have happened, today with politics taking such a large part in any conflict it is almost impossible to conduct a mission without interference from politicians. I noticed that you are already getting facetious, childish responses to your question, and it seems their are some who post drivel and think they are being intelligent.
137893
My understanding was that the election directly caused the start of secession of states in the South from the union since Lincoln was known for his stand on slavery. The crisis was already at a boiling point by that time already due to non-handling/concessions on slavery of previous administrations.