Both Iraq and Lebanon seem to have used this whole voting thing to elect Islamic fundamentalists who hate America and Israel.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims recent elections in Iraq and Lebanon produced leaders hostile to US and Israeli interests.
- In plain terms
- They believe elections in those countries brought anti-American leaders to power.
- What can you take from it?
- Democracy can produce outcomes contrary to foreign policy interests.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should democracies handle hostile elected governments?
- Is foreign interference justified?
Another view
Labeling elected leaders as enemies may undermine democratic support.
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