"We are "building" a new Iraq — from scratch"
the pretensiousness of that statement is the attitude that is getting more people killed every day.
to ignore the iraqi people who are very hardworking and resourceful ..i believe the statements from the folks who kept something running throughout the decade plus of sanctions with almost no supplies.. they say "we need security and supplies we can do the rest." to them we're saying if you dont buy the rebuilding from these corporations our way with yer oil money you're not going to get f'in anything built! oh and we control your oilwells anyway so you have no choice. parking lots anyone? how bout a new prison