The opposition sought to portray the Government's hold on power as weakening rapidly.

"The opposition is only seeking to destabilize and destroy our country," he said.

At the same time the opposition, which was preparing for the elections of 1947, also sought the Communists' support.

Much like the March 14 movement, the opposition has sought to emphasize its sectarian mix, insisting it represents the true Lebanese.

But the opposition is seeking a further victim.

The opposition was also seeking to hold early parliamentary elections, hoping to remove the current majority held by the March 14 Alliance.

The main opposition, the Democratic Party, sought and obtained a recount of all the votes in the district, but lost the recount.

France's conservative opposition embraced the issue over the weekend and sought to embarrass the Socialist Government.

The opposition sought to downplay the growing economy, since they felt that it was only being financed by debt.

The opposition is seeking the total disbanding of the system.