Arab opinion about Iraq is not so one-sided

[syzygy]

bbc news link - a very brief report

in fact, it apears to be more conflicted and more supportive of the u.s. intervention than arab leaders would
ever concede. but their actions speak, while all else walks. 'pragmatism prevails' over ideology with their
decision to recognize the iraqi representative from the iraqi governing council. now how much of this pragmatism
is sheer self-interest wont matter provided they continue to stumble into their support for rebuilding iraq.

what do a number of iraqis think of the obstructionists and ideologues ? from the link:

. . . many Iraqis have been angered by such voices.

They accuse those opposed to the current political process in Iraq of being obstacles to building a new and
prosperous country out of the ashes left by the legacy of Saddam Hussein's Baath regime.

and the coup de grace:

They say that, for the first time in Iraq's modern history, the country stands a real chance of being run by a
truly representative government - including Kurds and the Shias - the two largest groups that have been excluded
from power since the country became an independent state in 1932.

say thank you, iraq.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

So the Arabs recognize a puppet government, or ignore the Iraqis? Decisions, decisions.

 

[lozina]

I don't see anything in this article show any substance to back your claim. They just say "many Iraqis..." or "some Iraqis..." etc... Not even a poll or anything. For all we know they're asking the US-appointed Iraqi officials their opinion. But the demonstrations in Iraq should tell us something about how they feel... remember that one in a Mosque with half a million people?

 

[syzygy]

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
So the Arabs recognize a puppet government, or ignore the Iraqis? Decisions, decisions.

the usual cynicism only points to the usual desperation. perhaps a few shots of methadone can allay this addictive need for negativism.

 

[syzygy]

Originally posted by: lozina
I don't see anything in this article show any substance to back your claim. They just say "many Iraqis..." or "some Iraqis..." etc... Not even a poll or anything. For all we know they're asking the US-appointed Iraqi officials their opinion. But the demonstrations in Iraq should tell us something about how they feel... remember that one in a Mosque with half a million people?

the news agency reporting this was the bbc. i think their stance vis-a-vis the unilateral action, tony blair, and this so-called occupation is
well-known. so their general impression about the native feeling on the ground in iraq should not be lightly dismissed if you ever wish to
reference them for one of your left-leaning diatribe posts.

i assume the demonstration you refering to was the one where al-hakim spoke at before he was assassinated. al-hakim should have shown
a little gratitude because he would not have returned from exile and would not been standing on that podium to speak about about democratic
reforms and fair representation if not for u.s. intervention.

 

[burnedout]

syzygy: This question is OT but here goes. Is the "Nicomachean Ethics" website your own creation? I'm currently taking a graduate course in professional ethics and find the material contained therein most helpful.

Thanks.