Several prominent Iraqi politicians — long considered untouchable in the political arena — have failed to make it into parliament following the country's March 7 elections.
It is not enough to teach them to elect good men. We must teach them to lose gracefully. Elections are not just a quieter tool to ensure your tribe wins.
You can lose, you will survive losing, and you can try again the next election. So far, some politicians have learned that you really can lose.
