[Mr. Thorne]

I think (and have long held the opinion) that you've hit the nail on the head.

That is, a democratic (or nearly so) Iraq, either for us, or, at least, NOT against us, might indeed change the balance of things.

This country will hold the second largest oil reserve in the world; suddenly, the LARGEST oil reserve might not have the political pull that it used to. Mayhap a delicate diplomat will reiterate the Bush Doctrine, and pose some questions about Wahhabiism, and the nationality of, what? three quarters of the 9/11 hijackers?

Oh, and along the way, several other notable countries might take note that if you piss us off enough, we WILL kill you.

Maybe, maybe not. But it should be interesting, regardless.

[Jhoffa_]

Maybe, maybe not. But it should be interesting, regardless.

What's going to be more interesting, imo will be how much influence radical islam has in a post war Iraq?

People living in a democracy eventually wind up with either the government they want, or the government they deserve.