Are you saying that the US invasion of Iraq is modern day colonialism?
We know that hundreds of years ago, countries sent armies to install leadership, take resources, and set up trading/military outposts. They didn't need the permission of their populace, becaues they were oblivious or just swallowed "british expansion" as the cause.
With today's internet, citizens here would see the bloodshed involved in "colonizing" iraq for oil and bases. To get them behind it, the WMD lie was created. Fear gave permission slips.
We're colonizing another country and pilfering their resources. Just like man has done since it learned to leave its own camps.
Is that what you're saying, Hedge?
The problem with colonization, is that it create future problems. Look at France and the problems they have with their former colonies.
Or look at Zimbabwe, where England pulled out fairly recently.
In contrast, look at how Germany, a country totally destructed, was able to recover in record time.
Marshall plan, de-militarisation (Germany was not allowed any military of its own in the beginning, and still has a relatively small military), and help with general restructuring.
And, unlike after the WW I, Germany didn't get an unfair deal in the peace agreement.
Give Iraq a deal that will be considered a fair shake, and help it back on its feet.
Then Iraq and its people will become an ally for USA in years to come.
Otherwise it will only be the current leader who will have some sort of temporary pledge to USA.
It's all about rationalism.
