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2007-11-08 Iraq

Why Southern Iraq Won't "Awaken" Like Anbar - Iraq The Model

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2007-11-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 I'm not sure that it is viable strategy to attempt to force a secular viewpoint in such a religious area. Democracy functions in Christian nations because Christ told adherents to "render unto Ceasar". Christianity was about the soul and was never meant to be about the government in this world, even though Church governments did form and wield great power.

I don't know - very interesting article. I think that someone somewhere needs to find a way to bring the Shia clerics on board to the benefits of a more secular govnt. Short of converting them to another religion.... it's gonna be tough.

Posted by Glaling Turkeyneck1651 2007-11-08 05:48|| 2007-11-08 05:48|| Front Page Top

#2 Kill the clerics! Problem solved.

Posted by Hupoper the Galactic Hero3187 2007-11-08 05:52|| 2007-11-08 05:52|| Front Page Top

#3 ouch. That has merit in the same ruthless sort of way that killing opposing politicians would have merit. But in the end, I suspect the backfire of such an action would burn far more of the forest than the original fire would ever accomplish. Better for the long run to bring the clerics on board. Maybe the mafia tactics of comprising photos would work well here. How do you make these people see that the Koran is not good advice for civilized living? That is the real challenge.

Posted by Glaling Turkeyneck1651 2007-11-08 06:01|| 2007-11-08 06:01|| Front Page Top

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