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To: Peter Dierks who wrote (218309)	2/9/2005 1:22:34 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1571811

Just because the word democratic is in the nation's name as with the German Democratic Republic does not mean its a democracy. I think there may be 20-30 democracies in a world with over 200 countries. You are correct that not many countries are democracies. For instance the United States of America is not a democracy; it is a republic. Wrong again. A republic can be a democracy. The US is both a democracy and a republic. When you say that are you basing it on the inputs or the outputs? For instance France is a input democracy, but the output is anything but democratic, it is a socialist society. The terms socialist and democracy are independent of each other. Socialism denotes the type of economy; democracy the type of politics. France is a capitalist country with socialist overtones.....its more capitalist, then socialist. No, I can only judge what's best for this country. Why do you think you know what's best for the Iraqis? Ted, you must be a better man than I. I can only opine about what I think is best for this country. Based on what you have posted, you cannot judge what is best for this country either. That's your opinion, nothing more. Should I let the fact that this statement comes from someone who doesn't know the distinctions between democracy and republic, socialism and capitalism, and socialism and democracy color my reaction? The Iraqi people have demonstrated that they earnestly desire what President Bush thought they would chose. There are some trying to prevent a free republic by violent means, and some trying to hijack it into a theocracy. The people of Iraq seem to want a democracy. I base that opinion on the actions of Iraqis. Time will tell. I guess you haven't heard. As I expected, that percentage turnout is starting to drop very quickly. And did you know that to show proof who they were when they went to vote, the Iraqis showed their UN food for oil cards. From the same program, you all are calling corrupt. It appears your expectations were wrong. They results were over 60% participation. The Sunnis were foolishly holding out for a dictatorship. While this pales to the 99% participation under Saddam, it is IMO very impressive. More so because voting was voluntary. I thought the final numbers weren't to be released until later this week? The only twist there, was the twist of the knife you have inserted yourself. The NeoLibs / DemoLibs have consistently said: we have no business stopping the international support for terrorism; we should not support the yearning of Iraqis and others to be free; we should forge close ties with terrorist sponsor states, and send them foreign aid. Once again, you and the rest of the right are very sure everything is well in Iraq and that Iraq has turned a corner. We've heard it all before. Once again, I don't believe you. Time will tell. In the meantime, I want our soldiers home!