Er...I guess this is "democracy" without the "demo." How many votes have been cast to elect this current government?
Exactly.
I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but I also think it's fairly absurd to go around calling an appointed government a "democracy."
Yes. Okay. The governing council was appointed. However, this is another small step in the right direction. While Iraqi's don't appear to have someone who fits the shoes of Washington, Jefferson or Franklin, let's look on the bright side of things. Saddam is gone and the terrorists are in further disarray. If things can work out in Iraq, it could build a set new standards for the future of the entire region. Fact is, it will take time. Lot'sa time.
Uh...john....you do realize that this is just the first steps don't you? You do know that elections can't be held until the census is complete and the polls will open in December or January at the latest. You DO know that, right?