Lebanese are never reluctant to delude themselves. As is known, the US government is punishing the Maronite Patriarch for his recent views against March 14 in Lebanon by depriving him from meeting with Obama during his visit in the US. So As-Safir's correspondent who is accompanying Ar-Ra`i in the US mentioned that he met with Ray Lahood and added that Lahood's cabinet position is the most important after Defense and State. Kid you not.