Strongman? Remember the Shah of Iran?

Submitted by Drew LIberty (United States), May 21, 2004 at 22:09

The Iraqis routinely are polled and strongly support democracy. If we put a strongman in power, they will never forgive us! Just look at how we put in the Shah of Iran! Big mistake!

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