[Rhodes22-list] Political - Mideast Prospects

[Robert Skinner]

A couple of times over the past few years I have 
questioned whether any amount of force, cajoling, 
or good-will contacts can bring US-style democracy 
to Iraq, Iran, Afganistan, etc.  Different 
religions, tribal xenophobia, and a history of 
blood feuds all contributed to my doubt.  Somehow, 
it doesn't feel as though US-style democracy is a 
good fit at this time for these countries.

The following very thoughtful commentary by an 
experienced and knowledgable writer further fuels 
my doubts about our success in exporting our way 
of politics, such as it is.

http://www.fresnobee.com/644/story/482048.html
-- 
Robert Skinner  "Squirrel Haven" 
Gorham, Maine         04038-1331
s/v "Little Dipper" & "Edith P."