>>20048700>Saddam was a western allyThat's why Kissinger was lamenting over not being able to invade Iraq in the 70s and backed the world against us.
Saddam had trade relations with western countries, he bought weapons from France. All on his own terms. He was a nationalist, third worldist, not a comprador. Like Nasser.
>Iraq has a theocratic population Over 70% of the army in the 80s was Shia.
Iraqi nationalism was revived mostly by Shias in 1920.
Ba'athisim was introduced to Iraq by a Shia.
Communism was most popular among Shias.
The backward monarchy and feudalism were ended by Shias.
These are the movements that defined 20th century Iraq. Shias have been overwhelmingly a progressive force in the country.
>Democracy doesn't work in Iraq because Shias badLiberal democracy doesn't work anywhere. It's hysterical that you think our constitution and whole system isn't inherently and deliberately fucked. Real democracy, socialism, works everywhere and has worked in Iraq to the extent that is had been allowed by our bourgeoisie.
Kirkuki you know fuck all. Go back to twitter with these shitty caveman talking points.
