The tragedy of the deadlock carries on, as the Lira surpasses 13k, its lowest level in history. 

The misery of the people aggravates. Shortages and supermarket fights abound. Political tensions over purchasing powers arise. Subsidy cuts in fuel and wheat seem to be coming. 

To top it all off, complete power blackout looms. Carriers loaded with fuel oil have not yet been able to unload due to failure to meet payment. 

BDL has to use its reserves to convert the Treasury’s letter of credit into dollars. After this month, buying fuel will require either a new government and budget or the enactment of a law that gives EDL an emergency treasury advancing hundreds of millions of dollars. 

While the people are living this daily humanitarian reality, the internal deadlock of the cartel shows little signs of seeing compromises. 

Since the resignation of the Diab government in August, spats over shares in key portfolio ministries, veto powers and foreign influences have led to obstacles hindering the formation of any useful government. 

Regardless of their ability to form a government, their uselessness at forming a government gives you an idea of how inefficient a government it would be, if it falls victim to their same mafia tactics and horse-trading plays.

Will the government hold expanded legislative powers? Will it be allowed to untangle the clientelistic networks without interference by concerned parties? Will the justice system be empowered and allowed to work properly? 

Lebanon is now like a snail on a blade. It can’t go backwards. Neither can it go forward. Neither can it stay where it is forever. 

Something will have to move the snail. Could it be 17 Teshreen? MAY DESTINY PAY TRIBUTE TO THE WILL OF THE NATION

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