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I thought we brought democracy to Iraq (or I hope that's what we got out of that), and Egypt is holding their first election in forever in November. The area's
by tibbon 15y ago
I thought we brought democracy to Iraq (or I hope that's what we got out of that), and Egypt is holding their first election in forever in November. The area's getting better overall in terms of democracy it would seem, with or without our protection of them.
- Tycho 15y agoIt strikes me that one reason surrounding regimes are/were so hostile towards Israel is because they don't want their own people 'getting ideas.'
- maayank 15y agoYou're being downmodded, but it is a fairly documented point[1] and a very valid one in "Middle Eastern studies" academic circles[2]. [1] quick googling turned for example http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/04/01/full-comment-forum-israeli-scapegoat-fails-arab-autocrats/ http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/04/01/full-comment-... [2] due to time constraints I can't find recitations now, so take it at face value. Sorry. EDIT: eh, life just gave a brilliant new example: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/michaelweiss/100092061/breaking-syrian-state-documents-show-assad-orchestrated-nakba-day-raids-on-golan-heights/ http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/michaelweiss/100092061/bre...