Cultural imperialism

So, we haven’t won the Iraqis over with freedom, promises of autonomy, a chance of self determination. What else can we try? I know, lull them all into apathy.

Iraqis finally find something to unite them: Pop Idol

Where politicians and a draft constitution have failed, a television show has succeeded. Iraq stands united in its enthusiasm for its own version of Pop Idol. Iraq Star has become a television phenomenon since it began six weeks ago and more than 2,000 hopefuls have risked the country's dangerous roads to audition.

It's worked in the west hasn't it? We all know Bush and Blair are liars, cheats, incompetents. But they have both been re-elected within the last 12 months.