What can other countries do to help America turn Iraq to a peaceful, prosperous and a democratic nation?
919194
You can definitely count out France and Germany. Russia\nChina, Pakistan or India, Syria, Turkey, Eygpt and the\nArab nations could be of some help if America would\nask them, after all there are still the oil for the taking. The\nother alternative is to force-feed every Iraqi with pork so\nthat they cannot go to heaven where 20 maidens await\nthem. This way, they have no reason to kill each other and\nthere will be peace on the land again. Another alternative\nis to supply the Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds with all the\nlatest weapons and ammo and they will do the rest for\nAmerica.
803656
What may be (?) good for the US is by far not necessarily good for other countries. Before installing democracy in a country, that country must be qualified for democracy!\nAs we can see in many countries of the so-called third world, democracy american style there simply does not work. As a matter of fact, because of such democracy forced onto them, among others by the US, many of these countries ended up in plain chaos and anarchy!\nThe system of a country can work to the better of its people only, if this system developed from within and most always will fail, if it is forced onto a nation from outside (like from the US).\nLet the Americans live with their type of regime and give other countries a chance of their own! Eventually a nation may end up with a democracy even better than the one of the US, which is restricted to that check-mark on your poll-sheet!
136123
It was necessary for us to create a stable govt. in Iraq to prevent it from becoming a host country for terrorism and to counter the very real threat they posed of producing WMDs.  (I feel we should have waited and taken on Iran or Syria first)\n\nBUT\n\nIt is apparent that democracy is beyond the capabilities of a factionalized and tribally minded Iraqi population.  Therefore, we should get out as soon as possible rather than continue this wastefull experiment in democracy.\n\nHOW we should do it is arguable.\nBut I suggest setting up a US friendly authoritarian government.  One that will have the determination to counter any insurgency using the most severe means.  Yes, I'm talking about a dictatorship.  This might offend some, but it is the only way to effectively govern a nation like Iraq.\n\nOur goal should be somewhat selfish.  We're trying to protect ourselves by establishing stability. We should do so in the way that's least harmful to us. \n\nIf you look at the alternative.  This idea really isnt' so bad:\nCivil war vs. our US led leadership OR\nIslamic dictatorship vs. US. led leadership.\n\nAlso, if you look at history, which was worse:\nShah of Iran or Ayatolah Komeni?\nBatista or Castro?\nChina before the revolution or China under Mao?\nCambodia before or after Pol Pot?\n\nSome countries are destined for dictatorship.  Those that are will be better off under our guiding hand.\n\nOf course this could not work over the long run.  We must have a strategy to totally exit from the region once it is stabilized.  Involvement in the mid-east does not work for us.  We must accept that fact.\n\n!!!---If I've answered your question.  Please remember to vote for my answer! ---!!!
987624
The humanism countries should be united and all together boycotted american government.I think most american do not  agree to send troops to Iraq.It is only the decision of the government of Bush's administration..American gvernment is supported by  the government ofsome other countries such as England.But the majority of mankind do not agree with american aggression.American occupied Iraq has no strong basis.Sadam Husein had no destroyable weapons.really.The American governmaent had slander Sadam government.Slandering is heated by Allah Almighty.Slander is more cruel than murder.\nBush government is very arrogant.He think that american can do everything they want.
254774
Your wish... IRAQ is not sinking...Iraq pre-existed before you and before many nations.  Iraq will raise sooner or later.  we're not waiting America to solve our problems or anyone..everybody should take hands off from Iraq. it's our country and we deal with it. Rumsfeld is right, we deal with that. it's not US issue to deal with it.    We ll solve our problems and sooner US will get their troops to their home and we will start to kick out those who explode their dirty bodies in our children and women.  Iraq THE MODEL will come soon. and I warn those who use Iraq for trading their situations that our patience is finishing.  I already declared that I'm just Iraqi and NOT part of Arab nation. I already declared I abandoned Islam.  and I'm Iraqi at first and last.  will do our best to kick out those who promote the civil war and crossing our borders to fight on our land... Iraq is for IRAQIS, and NOT LNAD OF ISLAMIC OR ARAB NATION.    HAIL HAMURAMBI AND HAIL MESOPOTAMIA.  VIVA NEW IRAQ and SECULAR REVOLUTION THAT WILL COME sooner or later.\nBTW, we will not put our allies down, our new allies are US, Europe, south east Asia.  if I be in power, or speak out I ll promote and encourage establishing relations with state of Israel.  NO more dying for hatred Arabic governments.
1133616
No to the theocracy in the US - but, in the same sense, I don't think we should push democracy on countries that will seriously be thrown into chaos as soon as it is introduced (USSR, China, Vietnam, Iraq, etc.). I think it's very arrogant of us Americans to think our way is the best way for everyone - the only way democracy truly works is if it evolves on its own when people get tired of the way things are being run.
1082456
The problem with the third world is the tremendous corruption and inability of the public to alter that corruption without a revolution and bloodshed. Diplomatic involvement by stronger countries with aid or trade aggreements in exchange for political reform is a slow adruous option that minimally works. When strong powerful countries convince a country to have a free and open election without rigging or involvement and the people actually vote in people they want in, the change can begin, but if it falls back into corruption or they vote in a bad person, then it was all for nothing. So the people pay a coyote and come to the US.
401841
This is an unfortunate question. The USA is a country of opportunity and freedom. It may not be 'perfect' and our situation with the War in Iraq has cost us some allies however, compare us to Ethiopia, Haiti, or countries in the middle east and we have more freedom and more opportunity than any of them. Our government affords us the lifestyles we choose and the political freedom to voice our opinions.
883273
Here's a question to the President:\n\nWho says that Iraq NEEDS to be a Democracy in the first place?\n\nLook at Saudi Arabia.  While they're certainly NOT the immaculate image of what a great country should be, the we're not locked in any sort of standoff with them.  Saudi Arabia is ruled by a Royal Family.  Jordan also is ruled by royalty, which the U.S. has pretty good relations with.  Yet Iran & Iraq, which both has/had oppressive presidents, we have problems with.\n\nMake Iraq a kingdom.  We won't have any problems with them then.  Of give them another type of government (there are dozens to choose from.)  I think trying to make them like the U.S. (which worked for us, but may not for them, since they DIDN'T revolt their leadership by themselves) could actually hurt them.  The last thing they want right now (I can only assume) is to have the exact same type of government they did under Saddam.\n\nNow, it's a given they won't be nearly as oppressed under the new leadership, but still, if I were an Iraqi, the last thing I would want is to see the word "president" on T.V.\n\nThis might be kind of far out there, but I actually don't think making them in our image is a good idea.
739908
Well you could start by serving your country, that is aim for what the people want and putting your own personal wants aside. For example if the population wants the soldiers in Iraq out of their, then get them out, even if you feel they should stay. Also, do something great, like free up debt in a poor country, so they can feed their children. But you have to make sure the money goes to the poor people though and not to a corrupt dictator.
885456
Here I thought we were pushing for a civiled democratic society over there. Theres no hanging in a civiled democracy. Its too barbaric. There is lethal inject and electricution though. \n\nLets all hold hands and walk forward to the 20th century. And if we send enough troops over there and stay there long enoough, despite American and Iraqi civilian protest, we might just make it to the new millennium before it ends.
37556
Many countries in Western Europe, Asia, and the Americas are our allies.  We spread democracy and freedom around the planet, so we benefit by defeating terrorism and encouraging the freedom of capitalism in developing countries.  We also share our cultural values with countries who need to be guided towards more advanced thinking with regard to economic, social, and cultural development.  In other words, we are not only a superpower, but we are the center of civilization and culture, and therefore, serve as a model to third world countries who lack culture and the basics of civilization.  An example would be Afghanistan.  Without us, women there would have remained enslaved by the Taliban.  Our troops liberated the women there, as we liberated the Iraqis from oppression.
602667
Put faith in your new government with the backing of brits and usa you will become a democracy believe me one day soon you will be proud to be iraqi and a dentist you do a wonderful job keep the faith your people need you.
783646
You cannot give Democracy to anyone. All you can do is show what it is and show them a way. The rest is up to them. The Iraq people have to want democracy. (all of them) It can be really difficult to know it is what you want if you have never had Democracy and have no idea what it really means.
153115
15- I feel that the occupatoin of Iraq is to put some democratic nation in the Middle East. I feel that yes there are some things that should have been done differnt, but otherwise it is for the better good.
744211
Let someone else, preferably their own CONTINENT, help Dafur.  We have some things to work on in America.  I do not want the Democrats raising my taxes and we need to fix up the south from Katrina.\n\nFor those of you who WILL say - What about Iraq?  WE WERE ATTACKED BY THE TERRORISTS WHO TRAIN AND LIVE THERE and in the MIDDLE EAST.
494815
What a silly solution.Accept your countries great achievements.This made america proud.Better to direct your thoughts to todayThen america was the envy of the world. Not so today