Live on Lebanese TV: Politicians Nearly Brawl Over Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
- Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:12pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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A contentious exchange escalated into a near-brawl as two politicians argued over Syrian president Bashar al-Assad on a live Lebanese television program. The scene erupted when former Lebanese parliament member, Dr. Mustafa Alush, called Assad a liar — a slur Dr. Faez Shakor of the Ba‘ath party didn’t take lying down.
According to Ynet’s translation of the Arabic-language exchange, Alush said, “I don’t believe him, Bashar Assad. I just don’t believe him,” to which Shakor responded, “Who are you to not believe President Assad?
Alush then accused Shakor of “collaborating with (Syrian) intelligence.”
At this stage, Shakor attacked Alush and threw a glass of water at him. The unfortunate presenter tried to separate the two and asked them to calm down, but at this point Alush had already picked up his chair with the intention of throwing it.
One of the stage workers then came into play, the broadcast was halted and the show took a commercial break.
Somehow, the two political rivals eventually calmed down long enough to finish the show.
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Trail_Boss
Posted on November 17, 2011 at 10:21amThat wasn’t a fight. That was a hug. Are you guys sure they weren’t kissing?
Report Post »MUDFLAPS
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:45pmlove that freeze frame. Ill bet the muslim chicks dig that dude. or for sure his goat does.
Report Post »Jeepzea
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 9:11amThe middle east would make a lovely glass bowl!
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:15amI agree. And this is why the old saying: “Let cooler heads prevail” won’t be a consideration anytime soon. There are no ‘cool’ heads in the middle east. It is a toilet waiting to be flushed.
Report Post »wtfhappend
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 10:00pmI wish our politicians believed in something other than rhetoric, and padding their pockets. At least you know where these two stand…… just wolves, not wolves in sheep clothing. I can respect the man that is truthful where he stands.
Report Post »I am not saying that I agree with their beliefs mind you.
hud
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 12:51pmStand up for what you think, don’t wimp out with apologies.
Report Post »Puddle Duck
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 9:32pmCoke !!! Pepsi !! COKE !!!!!! PEPSI !!!!……………..(clank, splash, groan, mumble)……..chicken !!…..beef !!….CHICKEN !!!! BEEF !!!!!!…….(crash, bonk, muffle, splat)……MY dad can kick your dads ass !!!! no way MY dad can kick your dads ass !!!!
Report Post »piper60
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 2:00amlololololololololololololololol. WoooooooooooWoooooooooooo! Great comment!
Report Post »MR_ANDERSON
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 7:19amTastes Great!!! Less Filling!!!
Report Post »V-MAN MACE
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:00amAnything you can do, I can do better!
I can do anything better than you!
And then you mix in a little Benny Hill theme when they start chasing each other.
Report Post »HarryBalz
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 9:26pmMore proof Islam is a religion of peace. Well actually there is not much mention of peace or love in the koran just lots of hate and revenge stuff. If God wrote the Bible, then Satan wrote the koran.
Report Post »stoptheliesbho
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 8:51am@He Whose Balls are Hairy – that’s funny.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 9:19pmAre there any human beings living in Lebanon, Syria, Iran, or Iraq? I don’t thinks so. Soooo….when Israel finally has enough and nukes them all; all they really would be guilty of is animal cruelty.
Report Post »Sail Away
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 9:46pmYour thinking is archaic and cave like……..there are millions of Christian Arabs and Jews. Read your history, learn about Lebanon…….up until the 1970 civil war the President was always Christian and the Prime Minister Islamic. They speak French and Arabic and contrary to your vast intellectual knowledge the Lebanese are some of the most prosperous and forward thinking people in the Middle East. I think you left your white robe and hood in your cave.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 10:07pmto SAIL AWAY…..
Report Post »Seems that your are angry….sail away. lol….Ever been to Lebanon???? I have. They are NOT the educated , west leaning, wunderkind you describe. Some are..most are not. What is left there is a lot of wild-eyed muslim fanatics. The Christians are either gone or hiding somewhere. Some are prosperous..most are not. Lebanese Americans are great people. The best of Lebanon has long left the area or they have succombed to Islamic fanaticism.
AND…I don’t have a white robe and hood….If I did ..I would certainly tell you for you are nothing to me and nothing that I should lie to.
I SPY
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:57pmProof these cavemen in American suits can’t be trusted. Forget about the middle east, let them all kill each other.
Report Post »Elev8n
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 9:04pmAmen Bro.
Report Post »Sail Away
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 9:11pmUmmm………these are human beings…..all be it passionate……The Lebanese are tired of being controlled, bullied and threatened by Syria. They are not cavemen NOR are they savages, they were made in the image of God, just like you.
Report Post »Morgan_Edwards
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 9:23pmI would like to point out that Lebanon is the only Arab country in the Middle East with religious freedom. They are light years ahead of their theocratic neighbors.
Report Post »heyjim55
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:32pmThe one on the right was angry because the one on the left ugly camal inpregnated his prized camal without permission and so they could not agree on compensation . A few goats and a wife that were offered was a insult since he already had some of both he wanted more from the one on the left so they finally agreed on a pile of camal dung, plus one wife, 2 goats, 3 palistinian slaves and both agreed to not speek of this unfortunate time so long as the one on the left took the offspring of the one on the rights prized camal because both agreed that it to would be ugly and worth very little. As for the wife that was given away she to is ugly but the one on the right doesn’t know it yet.
Report Post »killertofu
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 8:05amHow is it with spelling like this you are still able to operate a computer and the internet?
Report Post »BlessedONE333
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:30pmMUSLIM ON MUSLIM CRIME!
where is al sharpton? where is jesse jackson?
lol
Report Post »tarkus
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 6:12pmI agree with the one on the right….Lucky Charms are better than Fruit Loops.
Report Post »timej31
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:41pmI want to see debates where their arms and hands are tied so the cannot move them.
Report Post »YoungBloodNews
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 5:20pmThe MSM is LYING about Syria. Dr. Watson is there NOW doing the real reporting and talking to both the government and the people. They are protesting over no oil for the cold, they SUPPORT their president but wish he would bring in MORE military to stop the random unknown terrorist snipers killing people without reason….
Report Post »ThoreauHD
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:37pmDurka Durka Obama Jihad!
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:29pmOne is pro West & the other loon is pro Syria – pro Iran & hezbollah of course they’re gonna clash .
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:45pmSyria until recently was “overseer” of Lebanon. Syria kept Hezbollah in power there. Shortly after that..the Obama adminstration reinstated the ambassadorship to Syria…it’s recently withdrawn the Ambassador to Syria..what a shock huh? More to the point..of course tensions in Lebanon are high about Syria. Syria is either an oppressor or a policeman depending on which side of the extremist aisle you’re on in Lebanon. In the bigger picture- Iran arms and funds Hezbollah through Syria. With Assad’s power waning will Hebollah get involved? What will Iran do when it loses it’s corridor through Syria to Hamas? Will the Egyptians take over that role once Assad falls? Will Islamists take over Syria?
Report Post »Sail Away
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 10:07pmExactly! These two are passionately different.
Report Post »hightide
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:27pmThey could be arguing about how ugly Michelle O is for all I know. “She’s uglier than Nancy P. No Nancy is uglier. I’l hit you with this chair”
Report Post »TheVoice1
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:35pmlol !!!!! oh man lol…. that tagged me in the funny bone my friend!!!! it fits so well….. I went back and played the clip and did the interpretation thingie and laughed so hard great post
Report Post »db321
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:25pmWTF – that was no fight. If you want to see a fight, put me on Chris Mathews or Keith Olbermann’s show. I’ll show you a whoop ass so bad it would make Mathews get a trill up his leg and Olbermann poop his pants.
2 things I can’t stand is a Liar and one that lies to protect another liar.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:25pmThe Syrian version of Geraldo?
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:21pmThis is what democracy looks like…..
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:20pmThe Ba’ath Party are Nazi inspired would-be-s… the same as in old Iraq & Syria!
Report Post »randy
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:19pmFUnny stuff…… Better than Saturday Night Live
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