So what would you say if I thought that Iran was the best example of a Democracy in the Mideast (not including Israel). If you can't think of a better example, then how in the heck do we spread Democracy by invading the best (although definitely not to our standards) example in the region.
As if we haven't messed things up enough over their already...
Cheers!
Posted by: Eric at May 12, 2007 01:43 AM
So what would you say if I thought that Iran was the best example of a Democracy in the Mideast...
So, what would you say if I thought that Erica was the second-best example of a moron, here on B4B? Erica, you're right behind Dr. Rerun.
Cheers, wanker!
Posted by: keefer at May 12, 2007 06:42 AM
Iran is a democracy? Man, I cant belive it but it IS worse than I thought.
Thank god a Dem isnt the president. They would just throw diplomats at the problem for years and years, until oops its too late. Mushroom cloud over Tel Aviv.
The far left isnt allied with al-queda. They just enable them.
Posted by: jbiccum at May 12, 2007 07:08 AM
Thats what I thought the responses would be. Thanks for the great insight!
Cheers!
Posted by: Eric at May 12, 2007 09:18 AM
Thank God for President George Walker Bush! The Greatest President in United States history!!
Thank God for our Troops, for their Military Might! For the daily sacrifice they give to protect the Greatest country on earth!
God bless the U.S. of A!
Jeremiah
Posted by: Jeremiah at May 12, 2007 09:24 AM
"So what would you say if I thought that Iran was the best example of a Democracy in the Mideast (not including Israel)"
I'd say in comparison to the region you may be correct; however, a dog that is only a little rabid... is still rabid.
Amy Proctor over at Bottm Line Up Front posted this video recently of your beloved Iran:
http://amyproctor.squarespace.com/blog/2007/4/30/immodest-iranian-women-arrested.html
Please note that this is the same country and government that executed a 16 year old girl last year for being raped. Please note that this is the same country that has clearly threatened and continues to threaten the United States and her Allies with destruction. See this video posted April 16, 2006 on MEMRI:
http://switch5.castup.net/frames/20041020_MemriTV_Popup/video_480x360.asp?ai=214&ar=1125wmv&ak=null
Whatever you or anyone else believes about the political system of Iran is insignificant. The fact remains: They are a clear and present danger to western civilization.
http://gawfer2001.blogspot.com/2006/05/now-another-real-threat-to-united.html
Posted by:
gawfer at May 12, 2007 09:51 AM
Dear Eric
There are other examples of democratic (elected) governments in the middle east...let's review.
1) Isreal (just fought war against #2 also #3)
2) Lebanon (just fought war against #1)
3) Palestine (elected terrorists)(fighting with#1)
4) Iraq (in a civil war)
5) Afghanistan (top producer of heroine in world)
6) Pakistan (inept corrupt democractic gov collapsed Musharaff now in control)
Hmmmm
Not a very good track record. I thought democracies weren't suppose to go to war with each other and bring peace and stability.... at least that's what Dick Cheney said
Posted by: Amp at May 12, 2007 01:54 PM
Lebanon did not fight against Israel, Hizbollah fought against Israel. Lebanon was caught in the middle because it was unable to prevent hizbollah from firing rockets at Israel. The government of Lebanon had no connection to hizbollah's actions. I know that there were political leaders of Hizbollah in the parliament but they were necessary to keep Lebanon stable after the very bloody civil war. Should we have bombed Ireland because the IRA etc. used them as a base and hideout?
Lebanon is probably the closest you will find to a democracy in the middle east and turning it to rubble was probably not the bst way to help create new ones or indeed create a friendly neighbour.
Posted by: weefee at May 12, 2007 02:46 PM
Amp and Erica--Siamese twins, conjoined at the pea-brain...
Posted by: keefer at May 12, 2007 03:51 PM
Amp:
2) Lebanon: under Syrian control.
3) Palestine: no such country.
5) Afghanistan: Not in the Middle East, but Central Asia.
6) Pakistan: Not in the Middle East, but Central Asia.
You've got a pretty good track record yourself!
Posted by: Macker at May 12, 2007 08:03 PM
Uh, amp? How about Kuwait?
Posted by: kimberly4bush at May 12, 2007 09:49 PM
Kimberly,
Since when has Kuwait been a democracy? Answer: It's not.
Cheers!
Posted by: Eric at May 13, 2007 01:42 AM
Macker
Thank you for backing up my point. Democracy isn't doing well in that region.
BTW
Palestine authority is a democratically elected government just like I stated (terrorist controlled thought)
Posted by: Amp at May 13, 2007 03:06 PM
So what would you say if I thought that Iran was the best example of a Democracy in the Mideast (not including Israel). If you can't think of a better example, then how in the heck do we spread Democracy by invading the best (although definitely not to our standards) example in the region.
As if we haven't messed things up enough over their already...
Cheers!
So what would you say if I thought that Iran was the best example of a Democracy in the Mideast...
So, what would you say if I thought that Erica was the second-best example of a moron, here on B4B? Erica, you're right behind Dr. Rerun.
Cheers, wanker!
Iran is a democracy? Man, I cant belive it but it IS worse than I thought.
Thank god a Dem isnt the president. They would just throw diplomats at the problem for years and years, until oops its too late. Mushroom cloud over Tel Aviv.
The far left isnt allied with al-queda. They just enable them.
Thats what I thought the responses would be. Thanks for the great insight!
Cheers!
Thank God for President George Walker Bush! The Greatest President in United States history!!
Thank God for our Troops, for their Military Might! For the daily sacrifice they give to protect the Greatest country on earth!
God bless the U.S. of A!
Jeremiah
"So what would you say if I thought that Iran was the best example of a Democracy in the Mideast (not including Israel)"
I'd say in comparison to the region you may be correct; however, a dog that is only a little rabid... is still rabid.
Amy Proctor over at Bottm Line Up Front posted this video recently of your beloved Iran:
http://amyproctor.squarespace.com/blog/2007/4/30/immodest-iranian-women-arrested.html
Please note that this is the same country and government that executed a 16 year old girl last year for being raped. Please note that this is the same country that has clearly threatened and continues to threaten the United States and her Allies with destruction. See this video posted April 16, 2006 on MEMRI:
http://switch5.castup.net/frames/20041020_MemriTV_Popup/video_480x360.asp?ai=214&ar=1125wmv&ak=null
Whatever you or anyone else believes about the political system of Iran is insignificant. The fact remains: They are a clear and present danger to western civilization.
http://gawfer2001.blogspot.com/2006/05/now-another-real-threat-to-united.html
Dear Eric
There are other examples of democratic (elected) governments in the middle east...let's review.
1) Isreal (just fought war against #2 also #3)
2) Lebanon (just fought war against #1)
3) Palestine (elected terrorists)(fighting with#1)
4) Iraq (in a civil war)
5) Afghanistan (top producer of heroine in world)
6) Pakistan (inept corrupt democractic gov collapsed Musharaff now in control)
Hmmmm
Not a very good track record. I thought democracies weren't suppose to go to war with each other and bring peace and stability.... at least that's what Dick Cheney said
Lebanon did not fight against Israel, Hizbollah fought against Israel. Lebanon was caught in the middle because it was unable to prevent hizbollah from firing rockets at Israel. The government of Lebanon had no connection to hizbollah's actions. I know that there were political leaders of Hizbollah in the parliament but they were necessary to keep Lebanon stable after the very bloody civil war. Should we have bombed Ireland because the IRA etc. used them as a base and hideout?
Lebanon is probably the closest you will find to a democracy in the middle east and turning it to rubble was probably not the bst way to help create new ones or indeed create a friendly neighbour.
Amp and Erica--Siamese twins, conjoined at the pea-brain...
Amp:
2) Lebanon: under Syrian control.
3) Palestine: no such country.
5) Afghanistan: Not in the Middle East, but Central Asia.
6) Pakistan: Not in the Middle East, but Central Asia.
You've got a pretty good track record yourself!
Uh, amp? How about Kuwait?
Kimberly,
Since when has Kuwait been a democracy? Answer: It's not.
Cheers!
Macker
Thank you for backing up my point. Democracy isn't doing well in that region.
BTW
Palestine authority is a democratically elected government just like I stated (terrorist controlled thought)