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Hmmm... I humbly disagree that the Iraqi people are backwards. They live their lives they way they have always done it - up until now, they've known no other way. Who ever has the most guns and followers gets to be in charge. Everyone else acquiesces and tries to keep to themselves. They are actually very humble, respectful and reverent people their daily lives are centered on their religion. The average citizen would no sooner hurt someone than watch a porno movie. Now that they have tasted capitalism, however - there will be no turning back. There in lies the fear of the radical Islamists. If capitalism thrives in the cradle of humanity - it will surely spread. The Islam fundamentalists believe that to be the root of all evil, since their lives will then be centered on making money opposed to their religion. So, this is way bigger than building a nation. The question is; can their be democracy without capitalism?

"Hmmm... I humbly disagree that the Iraqi people are backwards. They live their lives they way they have always done it - up until now, they've known no other way"

In otherwards they are backwards. Arab society collectivley is poor, corrupt ackwards given towards violence and fanatcism. Some have worked there way out of that but many have not. They are the most dysfunctinal culture on earth. As I said they are doing better then I expected. But, I would really take a good look at things if I was in the administration and utilize all of the inteligence that they have before I would in.