21st July 2003, 11:03 PM
Almost no one? I didn't say that... I said that while his regime was brutal in the last few years it wasn't any worse than many we have tolerated for many, many years. So that isn't a reason to invade.
Oh, and of course many are greatful. Its just that some others aren't... and that there are enough of them to cause lots of trouble. And to require that we keep 150,000 troops in the nation. Also... the religious forces are very strong. If we ever have direct elections they will probably win... which would go against all we are trying to accomplish in the nation...
So people are lukewarm-greatful. Happy Sadaam is gone, sure... but not much happier with the new American occupiers.
So far we've 'solved' that problem by delaying elections.
Oh, Liberia. They expect us to do it because of our historical connections to the nation and the fact that we'd provide most of the peacekeepers anyway -- and going in now (at the request of the people of Liberia) is faster than waiting for a full UN mandate... that'll come later, I'm sure.
Oh, and of course many are greatful. Its just that some others aren't... and that there are enough of them to cause lots of trouble. And to require that we keep 150,000 troops in the nation. Also... the religious forces are very strong. If we ever have direct elections they will probably win... which would go against all we are trying to accomplish in the nation...
So people are lukewarm-greatful. Happy Sadaam is gone, sure... but not much happier with the new American occupiers.
So far we've 'solved' that problem by delaying elections.
Quote:I am talking about Liberia dear.
Oh, Liberia. They expect us to do it because of our historical connections to the nation and the fact that we'd provide most of the peacekeepers anyway -- and going in now (at the request of the people of Liberia) is faster than waiting for a full UN mandate... that'll come later, I'm sure.