irateplatypus

debaser,

i agree with most of what you said, though i'm not sure all the things listed were facts and not your own analysis.

i especially take exception to the first point.

ABC News/Oxford Research just conducted a scientific poll of Iraqis. The results are very interesting. I think everyone who is interested in these events should take a look at it.

http://abcnews.go.com/sections/world...ll_040314.html

Overall, 56% of Iraqis feel they are better off now than before the war. 19% feel they are worse, the balance feel they are about the same.

I realize they didn't ask directly ask if they are happy about the invasion, but I feel there is enough supporting evidence provided by this poll to make a convincing argument contrary to your assumption.

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