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I listened to an Israeli analyst who said that the Lebanese army also has many Shiites who have loyalty to some degree to Hezbollah. I wonder if this is true. If that’s the case then Lebanon is destined for failure. I know these guests discussed distinctions between Hezbollah and all Shiites but frankly and unfortunately I am not convinced.

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Excellent. Thank you!

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Really eye opening. Love hearing first hand perspectives from people who live in Lebanon

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So informative. TFP has really stepped up. This is top tier content. Too few people know how many jihadists are drug cartels

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IMPROVEMENTS TO ELECTION PROCESS

1. Cap campaign contributions.

2. Open primaries

3. Rank choice voting

4. Make Election Day a national holiday

5. Electoral college system is suspect. Move to popular vote if immigration is enforced lawfully.

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It would result in the tyranny by just large metro areas of the country.

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Yes that is the danger of #5

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A danger? More like a reality.

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An outstanding, deeply intelligent discussion. Makram, you are truly heroic. Please stay safe. You are the future.

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I missed the survey opportunity, but would like to suggest Ariane Tabatabai as a topic of conversation

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