[Calpernia]

David Mack, vice president of the Middle East Institute who has spent several years in Iraq, told United Press International he was not sure whether such optimism was warranted, but added more people in the country were undertaking small-scale investment ventures.

"(Iraqis) are investing lots, in everything from grocery stores to air conditioner suppliers, in order to meet pent-up demand," he said. "There's pessimism for the current population, but optimism for their children."

[Alamo-Girl]

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[GOPJ]

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[blackie]

Capitalism rules ~ Bump!