Hi Tequila,

Quote Originally Posted by tequila View Post
Actually, I think this is one example where the non-Western form of democracy --- direct elections --- had a far greater connection between the form and the exercise of power than the preferred American solution of indirect elections/caucuses from a preselected slate of candidates. Undoubtedly in the American scenario, power would have remained completely with CPA officials as opposed to Iraqi political figures.
True, but don't forget that Canada has direct elections . The indirect / caucus form tends to be more centered in the US or when party organizations absolutely control the process (BTW, did you know that in our last election, one of the Quebec ridings returned an Independent radio Shock Jock? Talk about direct elections!).

Marc