This may perhaps throw some light on the fact that in democratic countries defending themselves against aggression, sufficient support may be forthcoming for the necessary far-reaching measures (which may even take on the character of holistic planning) without suppression of public criticism, while in countries preparing for an attack or waging an aggressive war, public criticism as a rule must be suppressed, in order that public support may be mobilized by presenting aggression as defence.

A similar challenge is now facing many of world’s largest noncomputing technology companies.

It was like a bitch alleycat in estrus strutting high-tailed past a fenceful of toms.

For all the talk of Shi'philia and Sunniphobia, sectarian manipulation was a secondary, tactical factor for the occupiers, who were most interested in the creation of a new national bourgeoisie at massive cost to most Iraqis, including the middle and professional classes.