OT:US don't qualify for EU membership, don't spank children, WW2 history.

[Narrew]

Originally posted by Thermodyne:
Now a word on the resistance. For a country that was defeated in a few weeks, and allowed parole for it men in uniform, Iraq is quite subdued. The level of attacks against Americans is quite low considering that the former leader is free and in possession of the majority of his loyal [sic] fighters.

Good points Thermodyne. I have been watching the History Channel and they had a show on post WWII, there was a large contrast in post Japan and post Germany. We were there for a real long time in both countries, and Germany had many SS soldiers in hiding (just like Iraq). Japan didn't perform any type of armed resistance, also they had no idea of democracy (just like Iraq).

Though there are differences there are also similarities, the anti-war-Bush crowd wont admit it, but we have a great opportunity in Iraq. Lets just hope things go well, but it will take time.