Posted by Sadie from D006175.N1.Vanderbilt.Edu (129.59.6.175) on Friday, April 11, 2003 at 10:56AM :
In Reply to: Somber days posted by Alexander from 92.52.26.24.cfl.rr.com (24.26.52.92) on Friday, April 11, 2003 at 1:43AM :
Yeah, I think you're right about Iraqis wanting Saddam in power. BUT, how many citizens of various nations in this world really admire their local politicians, their nations' leaders? Face it - every government in this world is corrupt - we're ALL under the rule of tyrannts (including & especially us here in the States). Genuinely loving & admiring a tyrannt can be different from settling for a tyrannt. Does this make sense to you?
What I was trying to point out was that a fringe religious leader, such as Osama, would *most likely* have more sway over hearts & minds than an ex-politician. Saddam would be more likely to lose his following than Osama. BUT, there are always exceptions to this generalization....
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