04-09-2003, 05:08 PM
Hi,
Yes, there are other models that could be implemented and at least should be considered. And, yes, there are nations with experience in implementing democratic (more or less) forms of government a lot more recent than our own. And, yes (although you didn't mention it) there are nations that can teach us a lot about getting what we want through *diplomacy* rather than force.
And if our government gives all that a chance, then the situation in Iraq might just work out all right. And that may, eventually, lead to a peaceful Mideast. And, while there are undoubtedly people in the USA who could pull it off, I don't have much faith in the administration including those people (or even listening to them).
But, time will tell.
--Pete
Yes, there are other models that could be implemented and at least should be considered. And, yes, there are nations with experience in implementing democratic (more or less) forms of government a lot more recent than our own. And, yes (although you didn't mention it) there are nations that can teach us a lot about getting what we want through *diplomacy* rather than force.
And if our government gives all that a chance, then the situation in Iraq might just work out all right. And that may, eventually, lead to a peaceful Mideast. And, while there are undoubtedly people in the USA who could pull it off, I don't have much faith in the administration including those people (or even listening to them).
But, time will tell.
--Pete
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