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Is anyone able to tell me which parties will contest a democratic election in Iraq and if any of them have yet proved to be popular?
Are Islamic zealots allied to a particular party? If so, what are the chances of them gaining power democratically?
Is it feasible that even if a well intentioned political party is democratically elected, that a coup could still take place after the troops have left and return the country to repression or worse? (what precautions are being made against this?)
I’m certain that a large number of Iraqi’s welcome democracy but equally some don’t. It is not, then, a foregone conclusion that a democracy will last long i.e.; the political loser in a general election in the US or UK picks themselves up and prepares for the next one. The loser of an election in Iraq may well pick up arms.
I’m sure GWB and TB have thought of this and will understand that if they are to convince the public that a democratic Iraq is something we should all celebrate then extreme Islamicists (sp?) cannot be allowed power in Iraq. But by fixing the result which they cannot leave to chance, they will be undermining the whole process.
How will it work? Let me know your thoughts.
Cheers
Are Islamic zealots allied to a particular party? If so, what are the chances of them gaining power democratically?
Is it feasible that even if a well intentioned political party is democratically elected, that a coup could still take place after the troops have left and return the country to repression or worse? (what precautions are being made against this?)
I’m certain that a large number of Iraqi’s welcome democracy but equally some don’t. It is not, then, a foregone conclusion that a democracy will last long i.e.; the political loser in a general election in the US or UK picks themselves up and prepares for the next one. The loser of an election in Iraq may well pick up arms.
I’m sure GWB and TB have thought of this and will understand that if they are to convince the public that a democratic Iraq is something we should all celebrate then extreme Islamicists (sp?) cannot be allowed power in Iraq. But by fixing the result which they cannot leave to chance, they will be undermining the whole process.
How will it work? Let me know your thoughts.
Cheers