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stan the man · 04-30-2003, 11:57 AM

now this is democracy for ya

how can the american administration look themselves in the mirror every day

Communists not invited to Iraqi leadership meeting
Last Updated Wed, 30 Apr 2003 8:18:59
BAGHDAD - Iraq's Communist party, one of the oldest in the country, wasn't invited to a meeting involving U.S. administrators and Iraqi political, religious and ethnic leaders.

A leading member of the party, banned under Saddam Hussein's regime, says the U.S. has already failed the first test of its promise to bring real democracy to the country.

Jasem al-Helfi says the Americans have ignored one of Iraq's most respected parties and instead brought in their own group of political imports.

"They brought their own parties, external parties. No one knows them. No one know what they're doing," al-Helfi said.

Al-Helfi says he's not interested in the U.S. interim administration or the consultation process. He says the Communist party is looking ahead to the first free elections, about two years away.

His confidence could be warranted if activity around the party's headquarters is any indication. People are stopping by to pick up information, posters and the party newspaper.

The more spacious headquarters of the Iraqi National Accord, made up of U.S.-backed returned exiles, is virtually deserted.

Written by CBC News Online staff

Phaenx · 04-30-2003, 12:08 PM

Those bastards. Communism has such a great track record too.

The_Dude · 04-30-2003, 03:56 PM

communism can co-exist w/ democracy, like it does in russia and other places.

anyway, the way the things are going (the fact that only pro-US get preference), we could create a regime that lacks legitamacy and could very well lead to a coup.

04-30-2003, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
stan the man Insane	Communists not invited to Iraqi leadership meeting now this is democracy for ya how can the american administration look themselves in the mirror every day Communists not invited to Iraqi leadership meeting Last Updated Wed, 30 Apr 2003 8:18:59 BAGHDAD - Iraq's Communist party, one of the oldest in the country, wasn't invited to a meeting involving U.S. administrators and Iraqi political, religious and ethnic leaders. A leading member of the party, banned under Saddam Hussein's regime, says the U.S. has already failed the first test of its promise to bring real democracy to the country. Jasem al-Helfi says the Americans have ignored one of Iraq's most respected parties and instead brought in their own group of political imports. "They brought their own parties, external parties. No one knows them. No one know what they're doing," al-Helfi said. Al-Helfi says he's not interested in the U.S. interim administration or the consultation process. He says the Communist party is looking ahead to the first free elections, about two years away. His confidence could be warranted if activity around the party's headquarters is any indication. People are stopping by to pick up information, posters and the party newspaper. The more spacious headquarters of the Iraqi National Accord, made up of U.S.-backed returned exiles, is virtually deserted. Written by CBC News Online staff __________________ long live the hud

04-30-2003, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phaenx The Northern Ward Location: Columbus, Ohio	Those bastards. Communism has such a great track record too. __________________ "I went shopping last night at like 1am. The place was empty and this old woman just making polite conversation said to me, 'where is everyone??' I replied, 'In bed, same place you and I should be!' Took me ten minutes to figure out why she gave me a dirty look." --Some guy

04-30-2003, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	communism can co-exist w/ democracy, like it does in russia and other places. anyway, the way the things are going (the fact that only pro-US get preference), we could create a regime that lacks legitamacy and could very well lead to a coup. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal