I read today that Lebanon’s beleaguered Energy Minister Gibran Bassil had been upset that parliament had passed a draft law entitling part time EdL workers to full-time contracts. This led to a walkout and a boycott of a parliamentary session by Christian MPs the following day, and a boycott of a Cabient session by Aoun’s ministers who were apparently dismayed that parliament’s decision would lead to a shortage of Christians in public sector positions. I know what you’re thinking, but please, allow me. Some observations: Perhaps parliament might be more willing to pass a draft law prepared by the Cabinet, had the Cabinet not shown itself time and time again to consist of cantankerous elderly gentlemen without the slightest willingness or aptitude to even…