Finally the mainstream media is picking up on the recent political moves of Allawi. This could spell the end to any hope of democracy in Iraq. In fact, it means that the U.S. has never cared about democracy. They simply want to replace Saddam with another puppet. A very dangerous puppet that will play two ends against the middle in his quest for power and wealth.

"An Allawi return would signal a return to more overt American custodianship of Iraq at a time when most Americans would prefer to get out. Iraqis would know and deeply resent that America was the only reason for Allawi's return. The UIA's removal from power would infuriate many Shia, while any Sunni relief would likely be quickly dispelled. And the need to keep him in power without any natural constituency would naturally prevent any thought of an American military withdrawal."

http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/marc_lynch/2007/03/an_eye_on_allawi.html

Unfortunately, now that reconstruction has begun under Allawi, other countries (including Canada) are signalling that they may be able to help. Great! - Lure other countries into Iraq thinking that they are there to re-build the country and then start a war with Iran using Iraq as a base. I see nothing but trouble whenever Allawi is given any responsibility. Why is he suddenly credible? He has never been accountable to anyone but himself.