Brit Ambassador: Prospect Of Civil War More Probable Than Democracy

[kpete]

Mr Patey wrote: "The prospect of a low intensity civil war and a de facto division of Iraq is probably more likely at this stage than a successful and substantial transition to a stable democracy.

"Even the lowered expectation of President Bush for Iraq - a government that can sustain itself, defend itself and govern itself and is an ally in the war on terror - must remain in doubt."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5240808.stm

[babylonsister]

1. With all due respect, Mr. Patey, the prospect of a civil war?

If it walks like a duck...

[Arkham House]

2. Oh--he's talking about Iraq...?

I thought he was talking about the US for a moment...