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Old 02-28-2003, 11:28 AM   #7
Griff
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Originally posted by Undertoad
Griff's broad brush point has led to some people arguing that Democracy can *never* take hold in some areas of the world, and that's what a lot of Bush's last speech was about. He does not agree with that assessment.
In my case, I believe it could take hold if it becomes part of the culture and percolates up. Imposed from above, it will just be considered another sign of Western imperialism, no matter how pure our intentions. I've been wrong before, hopefully I am now but...
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