Quote:I think that might be the crux of it. Hezzbollah gains adherents and thereby political power by showing "success" which can be the form of a rocket killing Isreali's in Haifa, or the Isreali military response to rockets. Hezzbollah is striking their political blows against the legitimate government in Beirut, by attacking Isreal.
Hezbollah gains adherents by being a grassroots organization that operates as a fully functional and independent government within Lebanon.
It's deeper than a successful militant organization; this is a popular social group with strong connections to local communities and a significant hold upon the hearts and minds of the Lebanese people.
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If it wasn't for the "CRUSH THE ZIONIST" element, they'd be stand-up guys.
"AND THEN THE PALADIN TOOK MY EYES!"
Forever oppressed by the GOLs.
Grom Hellscream: [Orcish] kek
Forever oppressed by the GOLs.
Grom Hellscream: [Orcish] kek