"Charlie Self" wrote in message
Only 1% of the Iraqis feel more secure now than before
we toppled Saddam. Something like 82% feel we don't belong there, a
point on which I happen to agree with them.

Oddly enough, Iraq seems to be in far worse shape now than it was under
Saddam, and there is no indication of permanent improvement that I'm
able to see.

That's not surprising. Better one dictator you know and a semblance of
control than multiple gun happy insurgents blowing up everything and anyone
in sight.