Did we just declare a financial War on Iran?

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Originally Posted by xiphos

3) But do you think a country would be more stable if it were a democracy? Would you want a leader to force himself into power, hog up all the wealth of the country, and put wealthy people in the high ranking government positions instead of smart, highly educated people that know what they are doing?

Less stability too often happens when government is imposed on the nation. Stable only while the 'dictatorship' is imposed.

Was the government of S Vietnam a democracy? Hardly. Another example of corrupt government imposed on the people by outside forces. Once outside forces and corrupt government was removed, the country went through painful adjustment and became prosperous.

In Iraq, how many governments were propped up by Americans? Maliki is simply (what?) the fourth imposed American government.

4) Everyone that thinks Bush is a bad president. Well, his dad was a great president, he got to learn first-hand how to run the country.

George Jr learned nothing from his father. In fact, many vocal critics of "Mission Accomplished" are George Sr's closest friends.

George Sr was asked why he does not advise his son. He wanted to let his son be his own man; make his own decisions. But George Sr never trusted people such as Rumsfeld and blames them (without listing specific names) for George Jr's problems.

Who did George Jr consult before invading Iraq? He listed only two - Cheney and god. Don't fool yourself. George Sr is never consulted by George Jr. Worse, when George Jr does make a decision (ie submitting Harriet Miers for the Supreme Court), then Cheney leaves George Jr embarrassingly hanging. These techniques are how Cheney keeps George Jr in line.

George Jr learned nothing from his father except by participating in his presidential campaign. George Jr was chosen by founding members of PNAC to be their figure head. Cheney makes the decision. If doubtful, well, both Powell and Sec of Treasury O'Neill state same.