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then the Shiites are going to decide that the Iraqi middle class that our government is going to be depending on for the rebuilding of this country, are no-good infidels and they will be attacking this middle class.

Ah, yes. Quite likely. How soon we forget. Iran was becoming Westernized until the Shiites, under "ayatolah" Khomeni, took over. But, now, the Shiites of Iraq are the enemy of our enemy, so they must be our friends, right?

Iran was becoming Westernized until the Shiites, under "ayatolah" Khomeni, took over.

You should read more about the history of the Iranian Islamic revolution. It did not have much popular support; only 25% or so of the population was for it. Most people supported the Shah, who was friendly with the US. Without the help of the KGB, the revolution would never have succeeded.

Iran is nearly 100% Shiite, and today as before a large majority is against the theocratic government. The Shah's son is also a highly popular figure there.

Iraq's Shiites are of a simlar disposition. On the whole they are not prone to radicalism and anti-Americanism.