Democracy seems to be on the march in Iraq more than it is in Italy, one of our closest allies. In Iraq, Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari , realizing his tenuous hold on his office, agreed to step down and let Parliament form a government without him. Speculation now focuses on Jawad al-Malaki, a Shiite and a onetime member of the anti-Saddam Dawa group. He has the same credentials as the current prime minister, but is expected to be a more formidable administrator.
In Italy, Prime Minister Silvio Berlesconi (who draws comparisons - unfavorable, of course - to Bush) refuses to concede the national election to former European Union leader Romano Prodi, who was certified prime minister-elect by only a few thousand votes. No word yet on whether votes from Sicily will have to be recounted and if Palermo voting officials will be examining hanging chads. :-D
So Iraq is moving closer to its first elected post-Saddam regime, while Italy attempts to form a government for the sixtieth time since King Humbert II was deposed. :-O
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