Iraq is actually doing very well. Have you noticed its dropped out of the news? This year, they are looking at 5-7% growth at least. Anything above 4% is considered hot. They could very well post 5% growth for a few years in a row - and that would make them one of the hottest economies in the world.
Also, they will double their own oil output in the next few years. That alone would pay off the costs of the Iraq war in about 10 years at current prices. Of course, the money would be theirs, but their increased output will help stem the gas price increases here in America.
I say this as someone that wouldn't have done the Iraq invasion had I been in power, but I am very pleased with what has happened. Few people realize what is going on there. Essentially, al Qaeda and the US went in there at about the same time (of course, US was probably first wink wink). We presented our vision of the future of the Arab world, and they presented theirs. They have lost. Islamic world opinion of al Qaeda a few years ago was widely positive, but now they are strongly viewed as negative (less than 9% view them favorably).
Bush is a gambler - and I think it will take many years before anyone admits that he won this gamble. What has happened in Iraq has gigantic ramifications.
You won't read about this in any major news outlet - CNN firmly wants the American people to think negatively about Iraq. They only report negative stories. When there isn't anything negative, they report nothing.
The main story in The Economist was how well Iraq is doing. If you doubt it yourself, look it up on the CIA Factbook. Keep in mind that their estimates of 5% annual growth is based on older oil prices. I firmly believe they have a shot at 7% GDP growth this year.
Iraq can be like UAE and Qatar - Muslim Arab countries concerned mainly about making a buck than global Jihad.
Let me say again - I was exteremly dissatisfied with Bush and his presidency. I can honestly say I never voted for him. But I have to say - Iraq is doing well. And also note, CNN says nothing about that at all. The only stories they report are the occasional violence that still happens.
Recently, the Iraqi Army was able to swipe away the Sadr Militia without firing a shot. The militia ran instead of facing them. I think within a year the US Army's role will be mostly training.
It maybe cost a lot of money, was frustrating, but Americans, you can hold your heads up high. We toppled an evil dictator and replaced it with a decent government that is intent on economic growth and wellbeing of its own people. And again, I can't stress this enough, I was someone that opposed the war.
Doubt what I am saying? Check out the latest Economist. Its on the cover.
Also, they will double their own oil output in the next few years. That alone would pay off the costs of the Iraq war in about 10 years at current prices. Of course, the money would be theirs, but their increased output will help stem the gas price increases here in America.
I say this as someone that wouldn't have done the Iraq invasion had I been in power, but I am very pleased with what has happened. Few people realize what is going on there. Essentially, al Qaeda and the US went in there at about the same time (of course, US was probably first wink wink). We presented our vision of the future of the Arab world, and they presented theirs. They have lost. Islamic world opinion of al Qaeda a few years ago was widely positive, but now they are strongly viewed as negative (less than 9% view them favorably).
Bush is a gambler - and I think it will take many years before anyone admits that he won this gamble. What has happened in Iraq has gigantic ramifications.
You won't read about this in any major news outlet - CNN firmly wants the American people to think negatively about Iraq. They only report negative stories. When there isn't anything negative, they report nothing.
The main story in The Economist was how well Iraq is doing. If you doubt it yourself, look it up on the CIA Factbook. Keep in mind that their estimates of 5% annual growth is based on older oil prices. I firmly believe they have a shot at 7% GDP growth this year.
Iraq can be like UAE and Qatar - Muslim Arab countries concerned mainly about making a buck than global Jihad.
Let me say again - I was exteremly dissatisfied with Bush and his presidency. I can honestly say I never voted for him. But I have to say - Iraq is doing well. And also note, CNN says nothing about that at all. The only stories they report are the occasional violence that still happens.
Recently, the Iraqi Army was able to swipe away the Sadr Militia without firing a shot. The militia ran instead of facing them. I think within a year the US Army's role will be mostly training.
It maybe cost a lot of money, was frustrating, but Americans, you can hold your heads up high. We toppled an evil dictator and replaced it with a decent government that is intent on economic growth and wellbeing of its own people. And again, I can't stress this enough, I was someone that opposed the war.
Doubt what I am saying? Check out the latest Economist. Its on the cover.