The notion of democracy as a cure all may be under question in Iraq soon. Lately, Dubya and the Necons seem to think that all protest is democracy...... But protest and revolt can be simply mob rule.....
Storming the government buildings can also be democracy in action.....as we have recently discovered. The real proof of democracy is how the minority acts, not how the majority governs....
In Iraq it is highly probable that the Kurds will walk out soon.... And the prospects of the Shia ruling Iraq from Baghdad seem unlikely....
In truth, Democracy only works in fairly sophisticated societies with a high level of political dialogue.....and even then it's difficult. Just look at the US elections of 2000 and 2004.
Democracy is NOT for newbies....like Iraq! They simply are not ready yet.....that nation is still questioning who and what it really is. Not really a good sign.
