Interesting choice of words........
Interesting choice of words........
Let's see my full quote again:
"How many Iraqi soldiers were emboldened to their cause when they saw Americans denigrating their own ruler and not speaking out against Saddam?"
How would you describe the activities from the Iraqi perspective?
Our "ruler" is elected. Would you prefer the word "leader"? Must "ruler" be synonymous with "dictator" in your mind?
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
\Rul"er\ (r[udd]l"[~e]r), n. 1. One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor.