Prime minister elect Najeeb Mikati said that he is not discouraged by the negotiations have dragged on for months and have delayed the formation of a new Lebanese cabinet! Although Mikati is not discouraged the Lebanese people are! More important than all the political posturing are the needs of the Lebanese people.  The basic needs that have been neglected by the new prime ministers inactions.  The people don't need a government simply to have a person in charge!  The people need a government to serve them and protect them;  As the people starve the politicians stall with no regard for those they are suppose to represent.