NOYB wrote:

Poll: Broad Optimism in Iraq, But Also Deep Divisions Among Groups
On the Eve of the Elections, Most Iraqis Want Iraq To Stay Unified
Analysis By GARY LANGER and JON COHEN
Dec. 12, 2005 - - Surprising levels of optimism prevail in Iraq with living
conditions improved, security more a national worry than a local one, and
expectations for the future high.

Gee, that sounds great. When do you suppose public utilities
like water & electricity will be supplied at levels
comparable to before the US invasion?

If the Iraqis are optimistic, that's very good. OTOH it
could also be due to the $300 million feel-good publicity
campaign recently carried out over there (paid for by our
tax money)....

DSK