Happy Lebanese Army Day And Thanks For The Music Videos

The army in Lebanon is celebrating their 67th anniversary this year, and for that, they are bringing the best of Lebanon's talents. Pop stars from home and asked them to sing for the army in a bid to boas support and morale. I respect the army and I am hardly a pacifist. But pop should not be the only way the army gets it;s positive PR. Actions speak louder than words.

I do not know what the plan is, but this year it seems they army has gotten some money to enter the PR game. They are hoping t be viewed as the only armed power in Lebanon. While this is nice and admirable, everyone knows this is untrue. No one would take an army that does not protest its people form outside powers seriously.

I think the events in Syria have a great deal to do with this year's big celebration and media effort to support the army. Say the regime in Syria falls, then some people in Lebanon think they can take on Hezbollah and disarm them...I say good luck with that. While most politicians are disliked figures in Lebanon, the army has a better name.

You need a sign? the army song has brought together two divas that were not on speaking terms Nancy Ajram and Nawal Al Zoghby--both appear in the song and festival. I like how Assi is trying to be the big brother and trying to play it cool.   

Happy Army day and I wish them well.

نجوم لبنان يتألقون في حفل عيد الجيش وصلح نوال ونانسي