[Allegra]

Civil war or not, Iraq has an economy, and—mother of all surprises—it's doing remarkably well.

Yes, the economy is on the upswing.

But just FYI, Newsweek, (as they very well know), there is NOT a civil war.

[cll]

"But just FYI, Newsweek, (as they very well know), there is NOT a civil war"

I question if this is a war at all, anymore.

I don't question that there's still a lot of danger, but I stopped hearing about epic battles some time ago.

You guys are doing a good job.