Interesting Development in Iraq

clintl · 04-28-2003, 01:44 PM

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...ing_split_dc_2

Fritz · 04-28-2003, 02:02 PM

That is an interesting article Clint.

I would have guessed it would have been the other way around.

One of the struggles emerging and transitioning nations have is the lack of experience in performing govt. / civil service functions. This lack of experience coupled with corruption is a tremendous hurdle, and frequently leads to failure.

Optimism about ability govern frequently goes with ignorance. Makes me wonder who the pragmatic group really is.

Daimyo · 04-28-2003, 02:08 PM

I'm not sure how much I trust the Iraqi's who fled to America and now want to return to have some power in Iraq. Maybe its too much to expect, but if they really cared as much about the country as you want out of your leaders, shouldn't they have remained to fight from within instead of fleeing for their personal safety?

Drake · 04-28-2003, 02:12 PM

They wouldn't have done anybody any good if they were dead, Daim - which seems to have been all too common among opponents of Saddam's regime.

Drake · 04-28-2003, 02:15 PM

dola...

At the same time, if I had stayed in Iraq and continued to endure the regime while these "elites" fled the country, I don't know how much I'd welcome them back with open arms. I might welcome them back as my neighbors, but not as the ruling authority - especially if I'm a conservative Muslim who has (legitimate) concerns about the Westernization of those coming back.

04-28-2003, 02:02 PM	#2
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	That is an interesting article Clint. I would have guessed it would have been the other way around. One of the struggles emerging and transitioning nations have is the lack of experience in performing govt. / civil service functions. This lack of experience coupled with corruption is a tremendous hurdle, and frequently leads to failure. Optimism about ability govern frequently goes with ignorance. Makes me wonder who the pragmatic group really is. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

04-28-2003, 02:08 PM	#3
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	I'm not sure how much I trust the Iraqi's who fled to America and now want to return to have some power in Iraq. Maybe its too much to expect, but if they really cared as much about the country as you want out of your leaders, shouldn't they have remained to fight from within instead of fleeing for their personal safety?

04-28-2003, 02:12 PM	#4
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	They wouldn't have done anybody any good if they were dead, Daim - which seems to have been all too common among opponents of Saddam's regime.

04-28-2003, 02:15 PM	#5
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	dola... At the same time, if I had stayed in Iraq and continued to endure the regime while these "elites" fled the country, I don't know how much I'd welcome them back with open arms. I might welcome them back as my neighbors, but not as the ruling authority - especially if I'm a conservative Muslim who has (legitimate) concerns about the Westernization of those coming back.

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