THE PASSION OF IRAQ

Andrew Sullivan ^ | April 9, 2004

[ambrose]

THE PASSION OF IRAQ: Iraq has been a free country for a single year after decades of fascism, mass murder, communal paranoia, hysteria, random violence, and economic collapse. Did we expect the place to become Toledo overnight? The closer we get to transferring power, the more the extremist factions need to prevent a peaceful transition and establish their own power bases for the next phase. The closer we get to a self-governing Arab state, the more terrified Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, Hamas and the rest will be that their alternatives - theocratic fascism and medieval economics - will look pathetic in comparison. There are millions of people in Iraq who need us now more than ever. Their future and our future are entwined. Which is why we have to keep our nerve, put down these insurrections with focussed ferocity, and move relentlessly toward self-rule. It may be dark this Friday, but Christians are told that a new day will dawn. Not in three days. But in time. If we keep our nerve.

- 12:36:09 AM

[Congressman Billybob]

I wrote up this subject better, and first. See "The Passion of the Christ, and of the World," posted on FR yesterday.

John / Billybob

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[meenie]

The Kurds have been independent for a decade in Iraq. The Shias and Sunnis are competing for control over the rest of the country. Any idea that democracy is desired by the Islamic Mullahs is wishful thinking. Islamic theocracy is incompatible with democracy.

[ambrose]

link? thanks.

[Congressman Billybob]

Here's the link you requested, to "The Passion of the Christ, and of the World."

Congressman Billybob