John,
That was very interesting. I hope the information and analysis is being presented to Pres. Bush in a way he can understand it. It's so crucial that we do this right. Unfortunetely, democracy doesn't really work without well entrenched, long established civil institutions, institutions that Iraq lacks. I think you're right about needing some sort of authoritarian rule post-Saddam. I hope someone good who is accountable to us AND the UN is installed when this is all over.

Alex

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