Like I said back in 2002, Iran will want to make very close ties to a Shi'ite led Iraq. You can be sure they'll encourage the development of a thriving theocracy.
From what I've read, the theocracy in Iran has been significantly strengthened by the presence of US troops in Iraq and their standing up to the US over nuclear reactors. Anti-US sentiment in Iran is stronger than anti-theocracy sentiment.
From what I've read, the theocracy in Iran has been significantly strengthened by the presence of US troops in Iraq and their standing up to the US over nuclear reactors. Anti-US sentiment in Iran is stronger than anti-theocracy sentiment.
I don't know if there is hard evidence one way or another. But so far the evidence has shown that Iraq is unwilling to slip into theocracy.
Well, it depends on your definition of theocracy. I do know that the Shi'ite clerics were telling people they'd go to hell if they didn't vote for Shi'ite candidates. I'd assume the Sunni were doing similar things (but probably advocating people not vote at all).
Well, it depends on your definition of theocracy. I do know that the Shi'ite clerics were telling people they'd go to hell if they didn't vote for Shi'ite candidates. I'd assume the Sunni were doing similar things (but probably advocating people not vote at all).
Clerics telling people how they should vote does not make a theocracy. The laws and persons that govern a land are what would make it a theocracy. So far Iraq has demonstrated only a secular form of government and shows no sign of leaning towards theocracy.
Iraq eventually slipping into being dominated by yet another oppresive form of government is a real possibility. We have given the people of Iraq the opportunity to turn their country around.....following through is up to them.
