re: I missed the part about the invasion of eastern Europe, the invasion of Iran (more to come, probably), the invasion of China, the invasion of Burma...
The protests were internal. The people spoke, in spite of the tyranny of their own governments. This was their choice, not us coming in with guns to make a choice for them. An active choice, a decision that they will speak up regardless of the consequences, is a prerequisite of democratic government.
Show me where I said that only Americans or Europeans were fit for democratic government.
Promoting democracy out of the barrel of a gun is a losing proposition.
Regards--
Mary Anne