Acceptable democracy for Iraq

[Fmr jarhead]

Pretty much sums it up.....although I haven't seen the mainstream media cover it.

Geopolitical Diary: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004

In an Associated Press interview aboard Air Force One on Oct. 19, U.S.
President George W. Bush reluctantly acknowledged that he would accept an Islamic government -- one that implements Sharia law, as opposed to a secular Muslim state -- in Iraq if elections in January are open and fair.
Bush was quoted as saying, "I will be disappointed. But democracy is democracy. If that's what the people choose, that's what the people choose."

From Stratfor Morning Intelligence Brief - Oct. 20, 2004 ......................................................................

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[White knight]

If that’s what they want, then so be it.

The beast way for us to have influence over the region is to speed up the reconstruction and get them hooked on our brand of entertainment and consumerism.
That is the best way to gain influence over them.
We have had some good successes with this in Iran. One of the most popular stores among the women of Iran is a spin off Victoria Secrets.
The largest retailer in Mexico is a branch of Wallmart (aka. Wal-Mart de Mexico) The Same in China with the Woomart’s.