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Quote by: rmnunez  You don't think it is about a war between good and evil, old man, but can you see how it allows itself to this analogy? Can you see how on one side we have arranged advocates for religiousl fundamentalism, regression and intolerance, while on the other its democracy, free trade and progress? |
No, I cannot see such illusions. If by progress you mean slaughtering thousands upon thousands of Iraqis over a period of decades, then sure...we've seen much progress.
And maybe "democracy" means overthrowing a dictator we supported, taking credit for his capture (though Lurds ultimately found him) and grudgingly having one-person-one-vote elections that thousands of Iraqis protested for, then yes--we stand for democracy.
And the "free trade" aspect must mean the oil-for-food system, which was its own scandal (even the title is atrocious, let alone the economic abuse it inflicted on Iraqis). Free trade, of course, means people are free to obey those with economic power or face harsh conditions.
What you describe is, in reality, a global protection racket. It has undoubtedly fuelled religious fundamentalism, regression and intolerance in Iraq and throughout the world. For example, were there suicide bombers running about Iraq blowing things up a decade ago? I don't think so.
Grandpa h.