A Shining Example

One of the reasons given for the invasion of Iraq--AFTER the weapons of mass destruction and ties to Al Qaeda things didn't work out--was to transform the nation into some sort of inspirational example of democracy and freedom. As it turns out, that seems to finally be succeeding.... Well, sort of.

For example, the public in Syria is so appalled by the chaos and carnage that has enveloped Iraq that they have stopped pushing for democratic reforms. In fact, human rights advocates in Syria are now branded as "traitors," and citizens have come to appreciate the stability provided by living in a dictatorship.

Well, at least President Bush has accomplished something in the middle east!