Still no light in the darkness of 5 Years
5/5/08
Five years after the invasion of Iraq by allied forces the situation there is no better for Iraqi citizens. Sadly, there are a significant minority of civilians there who claim that things are much worse than when Saddam Hussain ruled, despite his dictatorship. It is a poor reflection on the combined efforts of the allies, principally led by the US, and underscores the complete failure of the US administration to fully prepare for events following its incursion into Iraqi territory. The US points, selectively, to limited areas where a measure of success can be perceived, only to realise that some hours or days later there is a reversal of fortune and the terrorists have taken the initiative and are in control once again. The constant swings of the pendulum of success sap the strength of the military and undermines their efficiency while discrediting their efforts in Iraqi eyes.
See: http://www.gulfnews.com/opinion/editorial_opinion/region/10210759.html