And furthermore, T-Bird, if the US/UK want the Iraqis to actually rule themselves then the US/UK need to leave. Hnaging around with lots and lots of weapons is not a step toward home rule. It's supervising.

And furthermore, Part B, back in the 1020's the Brits tried to get the Iraqis to set up an elected government and we all know what happened. This is deja vu all over again... These folks ain't wired that way...

Plus, if domocracy is so great, why isn't it pracriced in the US?

Bobert