Is it any wonder the Iraqi people aren't overly enthused about American democracy? I mean, aside from constant bombing and lack of clean drinking water.

America is the parent shoving stringbeans in the mouths its children insisting, "It's good for you, just eat it!" And the Iraqis, like most children, protest, with the argument, "NO! It's yucky!"

This truthout article about election hijinx in Ohio is an example of yucky democracy in action.