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.
Well, semantics, I guess. Of course, how many people refer to the US as a "democracy" everyday as well? ;)