"Joe" wrote in message
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You seem to think our desire to make Iraq into a democracy is the
panacea
for solving the terrorist problem. Democracy only takes hold in
countries
that desire it. Iraq isn't one of them.

The great JPS has spoken, the people of Iraqi do not want Democracy!
Had you been around at the time, I'm sure you would have said the same of
post-war Japan and Germany.

I know people on the ground in Iraq and communicate with them every chance
I
get.
They say the vast majority of people do want democracy and are happy we're
there.


You're clearly not a student of history. Both Japan and Germany were highly
civilized nations hijacked by "special interests." They didn't come out of
the dark ages to suddenly emerge into the light of modern democracy.

Iraq will revert to the feudal/warlord system it's known for thousands of
years (just like Afghanistan is presently). That's the system one level
below the one imposed on Iraq and held together by Saddam -- one that was
manditory to "encourage" competitive cultures to co-exist. It required an
iron fist.

There will be a rush for power just as soon as they've driven the Americans
out. We, of course, will let them have control just as soon as we can
restore control and sign them up for long term debt, the assistance of
Halliburton and a sweetheart deal on barrel prices.

Why don't you bless us with your theory of how it's going to work Joe?