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Re: THIS is why this whole war is a waste of time.
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Wed, 9 Apr 2003 20:52:49 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
> A big reason why I opposed this war: Dubya handling the peace? Extracted
> from the article:
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> "With a long career centered mostly in the Middle East, administration
> officials describe (Barbara) Bodine as an Arabist who favors traditional,
> "stable" Arab regimes - the kind where democracy does not flourish."
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> Note that this fits the pattern of Bush's father who favored "stablity" over
> democracy. Dubya pushing Bodine over the Pentagon's objection does not
> surprise me in the least. But, realistically, how can the Iraqis be trusted
> with democracy? They might elect someone Dubya doesn't like!
Very good point.
That happened in Algeria in '92, when free elections were handled and the
fundamentalists won... without cheat!
Pedro
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