do u believe that iraq will ever have a chance to have a real democratic system ?
537870
No. Because even if the violence stops, it is in their culture to oppress women.  So, no I do not believe that there will ever be a real democratic system there.
772623
The Bush Dictatorship has nothing to do with Democracy, just look at his working example in Iraq and Afghanistan. There is enough radiation in those Countries to light them up for decades.
91914
alot of people are talking about the democracy that was brought by usa to iraq.how do you understand democracy.how can democracy be implemented under occupation.what kind of democracy is there when the occupation army,forigne security personel are above the law,they can kill,humilate,rape,anyone they like without questioning.since an order was passed disqualifying the iraqi courts from hearing any such case.do the worl know that the present speaker of the iraqi assembly was kiked & hit by a simple solder because he requested to enter the green zone to go to his office,this happened to two other ministers and many senatores.is this the human righta the usa brought to iraq.do you think the iraqies dont know democracy!!!!.read thair history.what was the counsel of the nation  1922-1958.now who brought dictatorship to iraq.wasnt it the most stable and advanced arab country till 58!!!.how did saddam climb to power ,he was a mere deserting soldeir who never served nither in the army as a soldeir nor in the govt at any capacity.w2hith no qualifications what so ever accept secendory school and a record of being a murderor when he was19!!!!.how was he made the vice president as his 1st appointment in the govt in 68.which power was behinde him.these are facts & there is alot more.you have destroyed one of the finest countries in the world in the name of democracy and big lies like wmd,9/11,relations with alkaieda.who used to warn saddam when there were several coup attempts against him.why wasnt he removed of power in 1991 desert storm when the coalition armies destroyed his army totally and was at the outskirits of baghdad.he was a sitting duck then.think deeply about these questions.
271064
Some people might argue that true democracy is taking root in many places world wide, while others say that it is merely on the surface, and our current "democracies" are really just oligarchies masquerading as republican forms of government.  I do believe, however, that true democracy exists - otherwise, for example, how could a terrorist group like Hamas become the elected majority in the Palestinian government?  Only the wishes of the radicalized Palestinians could have made that happen, and I haven't heard any charges of corruption in regards to that particular election.  Look at Ukraine in 2004, the so-called "Orange Revolution" where the dictatorial government there was ousted after a successfully contested election.  Democracy can prevail.
924672
They don't seem to want it because you only hear one side of the story. A strong democracy in Iraq could change the face of the Middle East, and both sides know it. This is why the course will be stayed, and why the terrorists are fighting so hard against it. Iraq could easily become the model in which all other countries in the region aspire to be, and it could significantly reduce, or even eliminate global terrorism.
151284
Democracy is not a gift to be given to anyone. It also can not be installed in Iraq. Iraqis prefer a Islamic Republic, which they will return to when the USA leaves. One of the first laws passed in Iraq was to make unions illegal. They will also reverse any Womens rights when we leave. In America, organized crime is alive and well, some call it Congress. People don't vote because they know that Congress and the White House are Courrupt. All Local and State Government is also Courrupt. Most that don't vote have given up any hope for change, they are not stupid as some say.\nThey are also not illiterate as some say. Neocons love calling other people names and demeaning them. That's how Neocons get their jollies.
812603
Depends--What's your idea of "real democracy"?  Is it where citizens vote for who they want to lead them?  Is so, then I seem to recall a few newspapers might have had a FRIGGIN HUGE PURPLE-INKED THUMB ON THEIR FRONT PAGES after elections in Iraq.  I'm not really sure what that means, though.  Maybe it's just a secret club or something.
624382
Well, the political system of the Unted States does have some democratic features, however, it is far from a true democracy. Speaking about the actual system, not just the abuse of power occuring as of late. \n\nAnd bucksrams, thanks for the good laugh. \n\nIn all seriousness, Switzerland is probably the country that resembles a democracy the most in the world of today.
444655
Active Army Enlisted, OIF II Veteran.  Despite what is commonly seen in the press and the news networks, the country is steadily improving.  To date, there have been multiple, successful elections, constant improved infrastructure (schools, hospitals, roadways, pipelines, etc.) and a better trained, better supplied military (to include APCs and transport aircraft).\n\nOf course, starting from nothing after the invasion, to it's expected goal, will obviously take a long time.  However, the US must accept the direction Iraq wishes to take with its newfound democracy.  This is a double edge sword that can result in not only a free and successful Iraq, but also a fundamentalist nation, not to far from similar states such as Iran or Palestine.\n\nOne thing that must be remembered that in order to prevent further instability, the US and UK must not force a stable democracy to fast in Iraq.  As it has been seen is many other nations such as Rwanda in the 1990s, when foreign governments intervene with the good intention to produce a stable nation before sed nation is ready to embrace a "mature democracy", the result is further instability and therefore, in the case of Iraq, the increased continued presence of US troops in Iraq.\n\nCase in point, the US was not considered a mature democracy, recognizable to the rest of the world as a first world, influential nation till about 1940 to 1960, around to 180 years after the nation was founded.  As stated before, Iraq needs time and the freedom to set its own government at its own pace.
535501
To be honest, I don't want the Shia to have a single seat in the Iraqi government, but you're right.  The only way for a democracy of any form to flurish is to have a true representation of the people.  If the Shia won seats, then they should have their elected representative in that seat.  It's what the people want if they voted for it.  \nThe Kurds deserve to be left alone however.  They have been through far too much for one group of people.  It's time for peace in the lives of the Kurds.  It's time for peace for the people of Iraq.
116294
Absolutely, Peace and Democracy will happen in Iraq. I have a source you can look at to see the progress and great things that happen in Iraq that the mainstream media doesn’t tell you about.
1053799
Of course!  It is one of the best scenarios that people in the know have come up with to improve and streamline our electoral system.  In other words, anything but the present system!  It sux!
352346
Yes.\nUntil we have a public that is educated in political machinations and process, democracy is glorified mob rule. While politicians are becoming more secretive, corporations more powerful, and television stretches its influence as a glass teat of apathy, democracy will remain as mob rule- or at least easily manipulated through fear, catering to the selfish and the fearful more than the future.
12618
Iraq can become a secular democracy by building secularism (secularity?) into their constitution.  By explicitly establishing that church and state should remain separate, and by further defining the limitations of one upon the other, they can establish a secular democracy.\n\nOf course, any true democracy will reflect to some degree the moral/religious leanings of a majority of its voting citizens.  A democracy is not inherently secular or religious.  It is inherently of, by, and for its people and nothing more.
758451
True democracy is a grand concept, but unworkable in reality. The will of all cannot be appeased because you will never have complete agreement. Therefore we use representative democracy which accounts for the shortcomings of true democracy by catering to the will of the majority. No one is forcing anyone to believe a particular way. We may be manipulated by rhetoric, but you cannot be manipulated if you learn the facts. If you do not learn the facts then by extension you must be happy with the system. Either way people in free societies are not being suppressed, but they are in other forms of government in the world.  As to Iraq we do not have to force the country to accept democracy. What we have to do is give them the opportunity to decide for themselves. In the end democracy may not take there, but the people deserve at least the chance at governing themselves. Lastly, it is apparent you are not a fan of democracy so please propose alternatives. Democracy may not be perfect, but from my vantage point it beats all alternatives hands down.
753178
It is impossible to empower a government over a disenfranchised people.\n\nAt the end of World War II, the Allies placed new leadership over Japan and Germany, however both had long-standing histories of centralized government.\n\nIn Iraq, and indeed the entire Middle East, the differences in religious beliefs are tantamount to differences in race or identity.\n\nIt is very unlikely that a democratically-elected government will be able to control the population. To draw a parallel: how would the US citizens feel if France invaded, replaced the government, when they went to vote? Would they feel that the candidates were fair? Would they feel that the candidate was "one of them" or in collusion with the invading forces? What about if the situation were reversed?\n\nWith all that, the US is likely to quickly hand over to Iraq control of their country. I expect that we will enhance the speed of our training of the Iraqi police and armed forces, then walk away within the next couple of years (before the next major elections.) Shortly thereafter, the government will be overthrown and Iraq will disintegrate along religious or ethnic boundaries.
1091108
It seems to be that way in Turkey. Iraq had a secular parliamentary democracy until corrupt military dictators took over, and now has a secular democratic government. Egypt and Jordan are working slowly but steadily towards democracies. Afghanistan has democracy. Iranians under the evil mullahs seek democracy.\n\nAnd there are untold thousands or millions of Muslims in the USA who participate and enjoy the secular democratic republic they find here.\n\nSo, call me ignorant, but I tend to accept these facts as what they are - proof that even Muslims seek freedom and democracy, even secular democracy.