[happygrl]

I think that the Arab/Muslim world has also had the opportunity to see the example of how the vaunted idea of an Islamic government plays out in reality.

Like Communism, it sounds like a good idea, but the implementation serves to prove the bankruptcy of its core idea.

Arab authoritarianism reached its apogee with Saddam Hussein.

Time to give constitutional democracy a try and have reponsibility devolve to the people.

No one else to blame but themselves.

[SJackson]

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