One Year In Lebanese History

A year ago, the outspoken anti-Syrian Lebanese politican Rafik Harari was assassinated in Beirut. That singular event sparked a sea-change in Lebanese politics and forced Syria to withdraw its uniformed troops (one suspects they've still got their spies and agent-provocateurs around). Instead of trashing buildings and blowing stuff up, the Cedar Revolution came to be noted by the Protest Babes - and peaceful demonstrations.

It's a stark contrast to the ugliness we're continuing to see elsewhere in the Islamic world over the cartoon jihad.

The Lebanese have come a long way in the past year, but they still have a long way to go. Here's hoping that they succeed in tossing off the last bonds of Syrian tyranny.

UPDATE:
The protest babes in retrospect. Here's some current photos of the ongoing demonstrations in Beirut, including protest babes.