mohammed (13), you are an ingrate, and you are also rewriting history. I guess you forgot the elation and tears of the Iraqi people as they held up their purple-inked fingers after submitting votes for the first time in democratic elections.
America has been trying to bring safety and security to Iraq and that part of the world for many years now, and that should not be taken lightly, given that Saddam terrorized the Iraqi people and the region and also murdered hundreds of thousands of Kurds. Not to mention, he invaded a sovereign nation and savagely tortured, mained and killed innocent Kuwaitis, Filipinos, Indians and others caught in the mayhem that ensued following his invasion of Kuwait.
There are lots of good news coming out of Iraq today, and those are what should be reported by the media. Unfortunately, their hatred of Bush and adoration for Obama prevents the mainstream media from reporting facts and from being unbiased. Just recently, Saddam’s massive palace compound in the Green Zone(used by allied forces and Iraqi Govt officials) was turned over completely to the Iraqi Government http://www.nypost.com/seven/12312008/news/worldnews/us_soldiers_take_leave_of_saddam_palace_146674.htm as a sign that Iraq is becoming increasingly safe. Additionally, the US military in Iraq is now under the authority of the Iraqi Government pursuant to the SOFA signed by both Governments. That right there says a lot about the new power and political strength of the Iraqi Government and people.
You also cannot deny that Iraqis will have a better tomorrow and potential for even more greatness, hope and prosperity, as compared to when they were oppressed and controlled by the ruthless Saddam regime. In fact, life has so improved that round-trip airline tickets from Baghdad International to Dubai have been sold out for months because Iraqis are going on vacations in droves to nearby countries and enjoying what others elsewhere just take for granted.
Of course, life is not perfect and Iraq still has a long way to go. But there is much to be thankful for, too. There have been dams, bridges, schools, buildings, airports, athletic fields, commercial centers, hospitals, etc., etc., etc. that have been built or renovated with billions of US taxpayer dollars, as well as American lives lost or permanently injured. Unfortunately, all you see by the ‘mohammeds’ (#13) of the world and the left-wing media is an evil America. Rather than criticizing America, a simple ‘thank you’ will do.
