Quote Originally Posted by Ron Humphrey View Post
But if you look at it in light of our own democracy except for what they have to pay in taxes, get in subsidies, or see in the media, how much do you think the average American really gives a second thought to what is actually going on in DC?
I'll leave the issue of what motivates someone to fight and possibly die for their country to those who actually do it, but as an ad guy I'll say that if Iraqis feel "warmier and fuzzier" toward their tribe/religion/ethnic group than they feel towards their government, building the IA to the level we'd like is going to be difficult.

(I agree with your comments on building, but there are obvious problems when you build on a weak foundation.)