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2009-02-04 Iraq

Shawcross in al-Gaurdian: Democratic dawn in Iraq

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Posted by Nimble Spemble 2009-02-04 11:32|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 A new generation of politicians emerging after only two years of practicing democracy? And they're secular instead of religious? The Iraqis are climbing an impressively steep learning curve.

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2009-02-04 17:35|| 2009-02-04 17:35|| Front Page Top

#2 The Iraqis were well educated under Saddam and of course VERY secular.

Those two factors play heavily on the future success of Iraq.

I think we might have a winner here.

Bush set them free and will always be a hero to them.

Suck on that Harry Reid

Posted by James Carville 2009-02-04 20:27|| 2009-02-04 20:27|| Front Page Top

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