Iraq deserves a proper, Catholic monarch. Were I in charge, I would restore Iraq's Hashemite dynasty and place the country under the mandate of a Catholic power. (The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg fits the bill, and is a NATO member state as well.) Putting Iraq under mandate to Luxembourg would allow it self-government under the auspices of a non-representative Catholic monarchy; it would also bring Iraq under the NATO defense umbrella, allowing it to be garrisoned by troops from the several NATO nations. The King of Iraq could then manage his country from Baghdad, with oversight from Luxembourg, and with a permanent contingent of rotating NATO troops stationed in-country to keep the towelheads from going on a jihad (or another Tikriti gangster from seizing the works.)
The mistake democrats make is in assuming people want to rule themselves. On a personal, everyday level of course they do - but politically most people prefer a ruler, someone who rules, not just a ceremonial rubberstamp for a parliament of fools. It comes from having parents: people naturally want order, structure, and tradition; they want a prince, a "father to his country", a man sanctioned by the Church who will wield the sword in defense of culture, borders, and law. What they don't want are corrupt politicians, endless plebiscites, and leaders whose hands are cound by bureaucracy and constitutional red tape.
In short, at the deepest level people want a father-figure -- i.e. a King. It's only natural. Barring that, I suppose a representative democracy is the least evil alternative.
Me, a Saddam supporter? Honestly, Sinky, I don't know where you get this stuff. I look forward to watching the bastard hang by the neck until he is dead, dead, dead.
You have hit upon an important point: monarchy is based upon the Divine model of the Fatherhood of God. Hence, a country ideally needs the ruler - a "father figure" - to bring order and stability to the nation. And over generations, a sense of continuity with the past which a hereditary monarchy brings.
Changing the govenment every few years - which is essentially what happens in many so called demoracies - is sheer madness. As it is a constant state of change for its own sake. It does little to contribute to a sense of peace and stability......neither for an economy, nor for the mind and souls of men.