Saddam killed radical Muslims and he balanced out Iran so he had that going for him. But ultimately in 50 years, Iraq may be better off. Democracy is messy so far but they’re making progress.
Democracy isn’t suitable for everyone
Even with homogeneous advanced cultures it can still devour itself
In regressive tribal environment lacking Enlightenment traditions and Christianity it’s a real foolish endeavor
Better a reasonable strongman
We used to understand that
Saddam wasn’t reasonable though
That new Saudi prince is but where’d he go after the recent shits fired ?