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http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984 Austin Bay Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:39:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-142846 CaNN :: We started it. Tue, 07 Mar 2006 19:13:50 +0000 http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-142846 [...] (normblog) IRAN THREATENS new ‘killing fields’ in nuclear row …. (israpundit) SHARANSKY: “The recent election of Hamas is the fruit of a policy that focused on the form of democracy (e [...] […] (normblog) IRAN THREATENS new ‘killing fields’ in nuclear row …. (israpundit) SHARANSKY: “The recent election of Hamas is the fruit of a policy that focused on the form of democracy (e […]

]]> http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-141832 Citizen Deux Mon, 06 Mar 2006 16:33:19 +0000 http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-141832 In it's most basic, democracy is evolutionary not revolutionary. Our support of the right behaviors must continue unabated. Conversely, our challenge to regimes which are clearly unfriendly to their populace (North Korea, Zimbabwe, China, Venezuela, Iran, et. al.) must be confronted openly. We must state on which areas we disagree and be prepared for a lively discussion. There is, in my opinion, a moral high ground. Although I would not place America on it, we are a heck of a lot closer than most nations (if not all). In it’s most basic, democracy is evolutionary not revolutionary. Our support of the right behaviors must continue unabated. Conversely, our challenge to regimes which are clearly unfriendly to their populace (North Korea, Zimbabwe, China, Venezuela, Iran, et. al.) must be confronted openly. We must state on which areas we disagree and be prepared for a lively discussion. There is, in my opinion, a moral high ground. Although I would not place America on it, we are a heck of a lot closer than most nations (if not all).

]]> http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-141787 Yaakov Kirschen Mon, 06 Mar 2006 10:54:10 +0000 http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-141787 Obviously right on. We need to establish "Democratization Training Programs" in third world countries that are on America's handout list. <a href="http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Dry Bones<i>Israel's Political Comic Strip Since 1973</i></a> Obviously right on. We need to establish “Democratization Training Programs” in third world countries that are on America’s handout list. Dry BonesIsrael’s Political Comic Strip Since 1973

]]> http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-141374 Ray Mon, 06 Mar 2006 04:27:50 +0000 http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-141374 Democracy is the form. Liberty is the substance. Democracy is the form. Liberty is the substance.

]]> http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-141298 Filou Mon, 06 Mar 2006 03:54:46 +0000 http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-141298 I wish we were following Sharansky's recommendations with our key allies, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan... I wish we were following Sharansky’s recommendations with our key allies, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan…

]]> http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-140948 sbw Sun, 05 Mar 2006 21:02:54 +0000 http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-140948 <strong>Real progress requires substance</strong> Austin Bay Blog refers to a a think piece by Natan Sharansky in the LA Times advising that substance is more important than form. Real progress requires substance Austin Bay Blog refers to a a think piece by Natan Sharansky in the LA Times advising that substance is more important than form.

]]> http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-140947 sbw Sun, 05 Mar 2006 20:57:37 +0000 http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-140947 If democracy is a form, understanding why gives substance. <a href="http://blogs.rny.com/sbw/stories/storyReader$466" rel="nofollow">Measured steps toward civilization</a><a> helps explain that members of any culture can deduce humility and reciprocity as substance any successful society requires.</a> If democracy is a form, understanding why gives substance. Measured steps toward civilization helps explain that members of any culture can deduce humility and reciprocity as substance any successful society requires.

]]> http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-140812 DRJ Sun, 05 Mar 2006 16:42:44 +0000 http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=984#comment-140812 Elections in Iraq and Afghanistan were as much for the benefit of Americans at home as for the countries that voted. Elections are visible symbols of democratic change but there is also substance - e.g., the schools, hospitals, and electricity grid we're helping build and the economic, educational, and professional opportunities and improvements that now exist. These are the building blocks of democracy. There is no magic formula for transplanting democracy and even America has limitations on what it can accomplish. We're doing a lot and our best; I'm sure we will do more and better. It's time for the Iraqi and Afghan peoples to embrace this opportunity, and I believe that they are. Elections in Iraq and Afghanistan were as much for the benefit of Americans at home as for the countries that voted. Elections are visible symbols of democratic change but there is also substance - e.g., the schools, hospitals, and electricity grid we’re helping build and the economic, educational, and professional opportunities and improvements that now exist. These are the building blocks of democracy. There is no magic formula for transplanting democracy and even America has limitations on what it can accomplish. We’re doing a lot and our best; I’m sure we will do more and better. It’s time for the Iraqi and Afghan peoples to embrace this opportunity, and I believe that they are.

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