quote:

Originally posted by Vesa Because most Iraqis reject the American model, the only explanation why they tolerate American troops is that they think Americans will bail out. The current development is leading Iraq into a situation where Shiites will win the peace, and Americans will lose the peace.

you couldn't be more wrong. polling data shows that the Iraqi people think that not only will iraq be better off under a new regime, BUT ALSO that the war was worth the take over. support for a new democratic regime would be almost unanimous if there didnt have to be a war.

the iraqi people are tolerating the occupation because they think that their country will be better off because of it. armed resistance is the last thing on most peoples minds. these are a people that want peace. they havent had peace in decades. they are tired of fighting.