One can feel the mood significantly changing in Lebanon. Large demonstrations in Sidon, southern Lebanon, yesterday, including left-wing parties and Hizbullah. This reflects a broad consensus, since Hizbullah is not politically active in Sidon, a mostly Sunni town. I expect mobilization against the war to escalate as the Iraqis show signs of fight.

Once the Lebanese get involved, you know that the mood in the rest of the Arab world is infinitely more negative. Does it matter? If you're trying to sell democracy, yes.