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[weaktwos]

On the drive into work this fine morn, I listened to this interesting interview with regard to polling Iraqis for their opinion about U.S. occupation, the U.S. going to war, etc. The gentleman interviewed does polls for ABC.

I find it interesting that the Iraqis seem to feel that they are a little better off, but yet they are not overwhelmingly in favor of democracy, or overwhelmingly fond of U.S. occupation.

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[weaktwos.livejournal.com]

Indeed. There has already been some studies/analysis done that explains why democracies cannot work in certain countries. I think this poll demonstrates such challenges. Too many diverse groups in there do not want to abide by the same social contract.

[dangermouse74.livejournal.com]

yeah well democracy requires generally acceptance of differences and more than one way of doing things, and allowing things we do not like. I don't know if they are up for that.

[weaktwos.livejournal.com]

Not yet, they aren't. We're going to have to occupy them for years and years.