View Single Post
Old 05-07-2004, 10:32 AM  
SykkBoy
Jesus loves bacon
 
SykkBoy's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Sin City, Motherfucker
Posts: 19,969
Do The Iraqis REALLY Want A Democracy?

I know we're supposedly in Iraq liberating the people froma ruthless dictator/tyrant/bad guy, but do the Iraqis really want democracy more than we want it for them?

It seems we want a democratic society over there more than they do. Could they learn to adapt to a democratic society?

If we installed some good old fashioned capitalism over there, would they better themselves or would it turn into a giant clusterfuck.

If they've gone all these years never knowing a democracy or some form of capitalistic society, can they learn it? Do they even want it?

While they're obviously better off without torture, ruthlessness, etc. are they REALLY that much better off with us over there? I'm not over there, so I couldn't really say if we're doing a lot of things to better the people over there. Maybe we are.

What if those involved with the resistance were the majority and those who are welcoming us with open arms, waving flags and kissing our faces in joy were the minority?
SykkBoy is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote