The Iranians are posed for freedom (freedom they will obtain by their own efforts it seems, no thanks to us)- but can the population of Iraq sustain freedom and republican governemnt? Northern Iraq will almost certainly become another Marxist-Muslim "republic" where terrorists are sheltered and dissenters oppressed. What will happen to the rest of the country? Eventually, I imagine, some sort of despot will take control- the US cannot force years of tradition and thought upon a people unacustomed to freedom and liberty. Oh, some sort of free government may exist for a few years, even a few decades, but most likley a new despot will arise, perhaps more horrible and dangerous than the old one. Add the simmering contention caused by American involvement and the picture painted isn't terribly nice.
Don't misunderstand me, I love freedom and would dearly love to see the folks of Iraq, and everywhere in the world, experience the joy of liberty- as a Christian, I desire that not only my brothers and sisters be politically liberated but freedom would exist in religion for all- but I wonder whether the US is capable of giving it to Iraq, and whether the Iraqi people are ready for it.