[lancer]

No, the Iraqis aren't thanking America.

I got the following just today from a friend, a Marine sergeant serving in the Najaf area:

The elections were a big day for us too as we were prepared for anything, but fortunately everything here was quiet and we had a huge voter turn out. The next day we while we were on patrol we had many of the Iraqi people come up to us and say thank you for giving them this opportunity. For many of the Iraqi people this is a big step toward rebuilding their country and having a free democratic government.

[dirtboy]

Thanks for the post, and helping me make my point. The Slimes makes it seem that the Iraqis went from blaming the US to blaming their new government, without bothering to thank the country and especially the soldiers who made it all possible.