The goal is freedom not democracy. Democracy without freedom, ie an Islamist group voted into power, results in one man one vote one time.
Thus in Iraq the form of government and a Constitution is meant to ensure freedom and ongoing democracy.
I understand what you mean. Pure democracy is, of course, mob rule. Pat's point here is that some people, given that freedom, may choose an islamofascist government ruled by sharia such as happenned in algeria.
We have wandered so far from our goal that we're now deep into surreality.
THE PROPER GOAL OF OUR DEFENSE DEPT AND STATE DEPT IS OUR NATIONAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL INTEREST (RATIONALLY DEFINED), NOT SOME NUTTY WORLDWIDE "DEMOCRACY" MISSION.
PS Our own republic (we are being pulled toward democracy by leftists, but not there yet) leaves a bit to be desired. Third parties have effectively been blocked out of participation and we are pretty close to having the best government that money can buy.
Physician heal thyself.