Mark Helprin understands history better than the right wing shouters on the radio, or any of the idiot box pundits. This piece, like his previous essays, will stand the test of time. Democracy in Arabia? There was, in Lebanon 50 years ago. Freedom from colonialism in Africa? That’s worked out great, hasn’t it. I predicted the hysterical reactions here reading this piece in print this morning. Bush worship ain’t dead. Let’s post the pic of the Iraqi woman with a purple finger, shall we?
“Freedom from colonialism in Africa”
Freedom also involves the freedom to fail. It is not up to European Powers to decide the fate of the nations of Africa.