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Old 08-23-2007, 08:08 AM   #34
piercehawkeye45
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http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/...ef=mpstoryview

Quote:
U.S. officials rethink hopes for Iraq democracy

* Story Highlights
* Some U.S. officials lose optimism for political system in Iraq
* Government that simply functions would satisfy many
* Iraq lacks sovereignty over its own troops, intelligence
* "Democratic institutions not necessarily the way ahead," general says

From Michael Ware and Thomas Evans
CNN

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Nightmarish political realities in Baghdad are prompting American officials to curb their vision for democracy in Iraq. Instead, the officials now say they are willing to settle for a government that functions and can bring security.
Sadly, this is what may very well happen. Better than genocide and Somalia-like anarchy though.
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