Quote Originally Posted by kywul View Post
What's your definition of success? The fact that the Iraqis themselves were extremely upset with our troops occupying their country doesn't seem like success to me, in relation to the stated goal of bringing democracy to their country. But imperial powers rarely consider the opinions of the natives.
What's your point? Seems to me they wren't too upset until AFTER we relieved them of their asshole (Saddam). Seems to me it's a perfect case of biting the hand that feeds you. That's not our REAL problem. The enemy without. Our real problem is the enemy WITHIN. Which you represent rather well.