This is the result of American pressure – primarily coming from Congress – to build an instantly successful and effective government. Self-fulfilling prophecy. If opponents keep enough pressure on, Iraq will indeed fail, just as they are saying it will.
[posted with ecto]
I doubt that we will ever when another war against anyone, unless the Liberals are in power. Then the Mass Media will be all for it.
OOPS, I , of course, meant Win not when. Oh well I’m old, so please forgive my error.