Iraqi National Congress Out-briefing

    In a founder's world our leaders would be preparing a briefing forthe government of Iraq with specific guidance and proposals for apeaceful recovery from years of devastation. This column provides aglimpse of what that briefing may look like, being broadcast to allnations.

by Gary Wood

    (Conservative Libertarian)

    Sunday, August 10, 2008

    There's truly a buzz as the Iraqi National Congress eagerly prepares for the final out briefing by the U.S.leadership. It's been a long road leading to this day. Iran isbeing neighborly with Iranian Rial flowing into the country whileIraqi Dinar are moving east. People everywhere are optimistic asthe nation's security seems to be steady with Iraq firmly incontrol of keeping the streets safe for commerce to flow. Much ofthe good things are tied to the United States' efforts over thepast 7 years. Choosing March 20th, 2010 for this briefing is just.

    Preparing to take the lectern is Secretary of State, formerSenator, Chuck Hagel. Part of the briefing will include a review ofthe contents of a special wooden gift box for each person in attendance.As the boxes were being handed out people began to scan thefollowing;

    The United States Constitution, circa 1789

    The Bill of Rights

    The Federalist Papers

    The Anti-Federalist Papers

    "Two Treatises of Government" by John Locke

    "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine

    "Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville

    Chuck Hagel takes a sip of water, clears his throat, and approachesthe microphone. "Ladies and gentlemen before you is our partinggift for you and this grand country. You now possess a soundblueprint for developing a nation, we believe the model may fityour situation well yet that is purely your decision." ...anothersmall sip, "Bear in mind we don't follow this blueprint ourselves,however it was one we've used in the past which may proveapplicable for your future."

    Hagel relinquished the microphone to General Patraeus. "Firstyou'll find a copy of the original version of our first ratifiedconstitution, of which we still swear an oath to uphold these manydecades since. Everything found within your gift box will helpbegin an exploration, a journey, for Iraq. This form of governmentis termed a Federalist Republic. It works well when the people, atthe most local of levels, are given authority and responsibilityfor ruling their nation. States, representing a collection ofgeographic neighborhoods, are the foundation of the country'sgovernment. You may consider three states representing each honoredtribe."

    Holding up de Tocqueville's book he explains, "This gives you aglimpse into the height a Federalist Republic can reach inrelatively few years. Again, we are not using this governingblueprint today but we do have historians you are welcome tocontact for insight. You know how to reach us if we can help youalong the way. May you experience a windfall of success."

    As the briefing ended most of the Iraqi National Congress membersbusied themselves flipping through the books while talking aboutwhat they were reading. Plans began to form and the farewell galawould prove fertile ground for earnest commitments to establish aconstitution while beginning the work of infrastructureimprovements.