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2005-03-13 Iraq-Jordan

Officials Say Iraq Won't Be Islamic State

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Posted by Seafarious 2005-03-13 1:22:14 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Perhaps they have a bit of misconception what secular means. I would be inclined to believe that they equate the term with atheistm (ex. USSR or ACLUism=>freedom FROM religion). It may be in the translation, too.

Posted by Sobiesky 2005-03-13 2:38:43 AM|| 2005-03-13 2:38:43 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 It will probably be a mess. But they've come so far, one has to hold out hope for them.

It's what happens when the body tries to write a constitution...

Will they be able to forgo tribal & religious loyalties and look beyond their own noses to make common cause? Or will partition be the only answer that actually satisfies all parties? They can choose to "break up" - and tell everyone else to piss off... or they can realize there's strength in unity and make a major leap forward. It's going to be tough because of the religious autocratic influence.

They've come a long way - and Yagouv Iraqi deserves credit.

Can they take the next big step?

Posted by .com 2005-03-13 6:52:33 AM|| 2005-03-13 6:52:33 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I hope that some of the framers of the Iraqi constitution read through the history of US constitution framers. There were deep differences. Really deep and really bitter. Yet compromises were made and a document was finally produced, EVERY WORD the product of great effort. The point is that they all worked together to produce something that still governs this country today. Tremendous responsibility.

I have a feeling that the Iraqis may learn more from our experience and apply it better than our Supremes. Sorry, could not help it......

Posted by Alaska Paul 2005-03-13 12:38:06 PM|| 2005-03-13 12:38:06 PM|| Front Page Top

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