Recent votes in Egypt, Lebanon and Iraq have shown the truth of that old saying, "Be careful what you ask for". Bush has been telling us that the answer in the Middle East is to give the people a choice in democratic elections. The elections so far have placed factions in power that are the source of the terrorism.
Yesterday 78 % of the Palestinian voters provided proof that the Bush Policy of "spreading democracy" is not the way to end the terrorism. The results show that the radical faction Hamas has WON the election and will control that government. Now we have a terrorist group chosen by the majority of the people as their government. Now what? What will Bush do now that his policy has given a choice to the people and their choice make the problem worse? Bush has said we will not deal with any government headed by Hamas. What will happen if the ultimate government in Iraq becomes like the government in Iran? This is the policy that has cost America over 2,300 Military, killed 30,000 people in Iraq, Injured 35,000 Americans and cost so far about $300 billion with a lot more to come!