Iraq was not a nation after Saddam was removed. It was a bunch of people with severaly damaged infrastructure.
There was no government--and since it had been a dictatorship--and was now without the dictator--it was more adrift thatn an average country, relived of it's leader.
They are creating their nation now--with elections and a Constitution, written by the people.
If you're puzzled about someone wanting to improve the agriculture, think about it his way.
It may have been cutting edge ten thousand years ago. Don't you think it may be due for an UPDATE?
Jeez. How long will we hear people extolling the wonder of Islamic algebra. What have they done LATELY???
But, just wait. When they get over the hump, I expect a fabulous renaissance of art, poetry, and advancement of thought. Their rebirth will be more than political, (says me).
Quote:But, just wait. When they get over the hump, I expect a fabulous renaissance of art, poetry, and advancement of thought. Their rebirth will be more than political, (says me).
A new renaissance. What a great idea. And not just for the Iraqis. What the whole world needs is a new renaissance.
Okay that's it for now, that was my non-partisan contribution to this thread and this forum. I shall now resume my normal stereotypical and reflexive responses
I am in the middle of a renaissance.
I highly recommend it.
Lash wrote:I am in the middle of a renaissance.
I highly recommend it.
I'll remember that lash - I'm still waiting for an ephiphany to come along
Lash wrote:I am in the middle of a renaissance.
I highly recommend it.
I'll remember that lash - I'm still waiting for an epiphany to come along
But will I remember anything afterwards?
