There's sort of a difference between us saying "HOORAY YOU'RE FREE IRAQ/AFGHANISTAN" and them actually being free.
Sort of like how there might be a miniscule difference between our president saying "Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed" and what is actually the truth.
As soon as people can order a cup of coffee in Iraq without having to worry about their waiter accidentally blowing up on the way to the table... then I think we can all say "Sweet! we did it!" Until then, the whole 25 million / 20 million statistic is sort of equivalent to me saying "Oh my God, six billion people just decided to live in peace and harmony!"
Sure, it might happen eventually. But not likely anytime soon.
The first bumper sticker was great though. Reminded me of this:
http://www.somethingawful.com/articles.php?a=78&p=2
Chad
(Boy of Destiny)
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