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rdean
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The US learned a terrible lesson after WWI. The Kaiser was removed and a power vacuum unattened. Unfortunately, that vacuum was filled by Hitler.
There is a parallel with Germany and Iraq. Saddam was removed and that vacuum was allowed to be filled with Islam.
Now, those on the right will say, They have the right to have any government they want. And yet, there is no evidence that we were asked by the people of Iraq to invade, remove Saddam and replace the government with Islam.
The right will point to weapons we know never existed.
The right will point to US resolutions and say They were warned. Iraq was under sanctions. Their military had been devested by Bush Sr. and an 8 year war with Iran. Republican leaders knew this.
What does right think "success" was in Iraq?
And what to the people of Iraq say about their liberation?
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Iraqi women miss Saddam Hussein's days
Women in Iraq bear double burden, feel less secure or free following US-led invasion.
Now they have Article 2 of the Constitution: "Islam is the official religion of the state and is a basic source of legislation." Sub-head A says "No law can be passed that contradicts the undisputed rules of Islam." Under this Article the interpretation of women's rights is left to religious leaders and many of them are under Iranian influence.
Middle East Online
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Attack Highlights Unrelenting Plight of Iraqs Christians
Ninawa provincial authorities said a shopkeeper nearby was killed in the attack a roadside blast followed by a car bombing on Sunday morning. Around 70 students were hurt in the blasts.
The students were traveling in convoy to Mosul University, because it was considered a safer way to get them to classes after previous attacks on Christians. The attack occurred near a checkpoint manned by U.S. and Iraqi soldiers as well as troops from the semi-autonomous Iraqi Kurdish region.
CNSNews.com - Attack Highlights Unrelenting Plight of Iraq?s Christians
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Women's Rights in Iraq: Decreasing by the Day
Women's Rights in Iraq: Decreasing by the Day | Women's Rights | Change.org
The Iraqi constitution now contains a clause stating that no law can contradict the "established rulings of Islam", and law and politics are increasingly under the control of conservative Islamic groups with the support of the Iranian government. Women are losing rights by the day. They now risk their lives going to work, going to school, and simply leaving their homes. Surges of tribalism have led to regional control by radical groups who beat women for not covering themselves, and rape is increasingly used as a weapon by warring tribal factions.
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Women put back into bags.
Christians chased out of the country.
Gays murdered (although, for many Republicans .)
Was it worth it?
How do Republicans feel confident that we did the right thing in Iraq? Especially after looking at the Iraqi constitution and seeing what has been done to women, Christians and other minorities?
There is a parallel with Germany and Iraq. Saddam was removed and that vacuum was allowed to be filled with Islam.
Now, those on the right will say, They have the right to have any government they want. And yet, there is no evidence that we were asked by the people of Iraq to invade, remove Saddam and replace the government with Islam.
The right will point to weapons we know never existed.
The right will point to US resolutions and say They were warned. Iraq was under sanctions. Their military had been devested by Bush Sr. and an 8 year war with Iran. Republican leaders knew this.
What does right think "success" was in Iraq?
And what to the people of Iraq say about their liberation?
********************
Iraqi women miss Saddam Hussein's days
Women in Iraq bear double burden, feel less secure or free following US-led invasion.
Now they have Article 2 of the Constitution: "Islam is the official religion of the state and is a basic source of legislation." Sub-head A says "No law can be passed that contradicts the undisputed rules of Islam." Under this Article the interpretation of women's rights is left to religious leaders and many of them are under Iranian influence.
Middle East Online
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Attack Highlights Unrelenting Plight of Iraqs Christians
Ninawa provincial authorities said a shopkeeper nearby was killed in the attack a roadside blast followed by a car bombing on Sunday morning. Around 70 students were hurt in the blasts.
The students were traveling in convoy to Mosul University, because it was considered a safer way to get them to classes after previous attacks on Christians. The attack occurred near a checkpoint manned by U.S. and Iraqi soldiers as well as troops from the semi-autonomous Iraqi Kurdish region.
CNSNews.com - Attack Highlights Unrelenting Plight of Iraq?s Christians
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Women's Rights in Iraq: Decreasing by the Day
Women's Rights in Iraq: Decreasing by the Day | Women's Rights | Change.org
The Iraqi constitution now contains a clause stating that no law can contradict the "established rulings of Islam", and law and politics are increasingly under the control of conservative Islamic groups with the support of the Iranian government. Women are losing rights by the day. They now risk their lives going to work, going to school, and simply leaving their homes. Surges of tribalism have led to regional control by radical groups who beat women for not covering themselves, and rape is increasingly used as a weapon by warring tribal factions.
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Women put back into bags.
Christians chased out of the country.
Gays murdered (although, for many Republicans .)
Was it worth it?
How do Republicans feel confident that we did the right thing in Iraq? Especially after looking at the Iraqi constitution and seeing what has been done to women, Christians and other minorities?
