Monday, October 18, 2010

Iraqi democracy = growing Iranian influence?

So we've spread democracy like butter across Iraq, and... Now we don't like how it tastes: Shiite dominance and closer ties to our regional foe, Iran.

Perhaps we're not cut out for this empire business? We don't have the foresight and cunning required to make vanquished nations serve our interests.


The change in approach comes as an anti-American cleric's political faction agrees to support Maliki, a deal that would run counter to U.S. interests and risk further destabilizing the country.
By Liz Sly
October 18, 2010 | Los Angeles Times

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