The Middle East

I feel I should comment on the "Arab spring". While some believe that Democracy is emerging there (and maybe it is), the actions bear observation: 1. Palestine- "free" elections occured, and Hamas won. The US disagreed: we want democracy, but only if "our" guys win. 2. Iraq- US ally Iyad Allawi receives a dismal 8% of the vote. Iraq's democracy obviously doesnt know how to elect the "right" people. 3. Egypt- US ally Mubarak, whose government recieved more US aid than anyone except Israel, is out. Oops... 3. Eqypt again- Muslim Brotherhood was "allowed" to win roughly 20% of available parlimat seats. Is it still democracy of the guys you elect arent allo0wed to govern?