^^ Why do always insist that the US has installed a government?
Do you recall the Iraqi elections? A permanent 275-member Iraqi National Assembly was elected in a general election in December 2005, initiating the formation of a new government.
Or was that another CIA fabrication designed to hoodwink the world?
If they decide to split up their country, then it's their decision -- as it should be. The people will decide -- not a UN snubbing, neighbor invading, genocidal dictator.
I'd say the Iraq war was a success in December 2005. Islamic fundamentalists didn't care for the new government much and set about to dismantle it so the US remained. Much to the chagrin of millions of observers around the world who would love nothing more than to see the fledgling government fail.
Some people are soooo petty.
Petraeus on CNN Oct 31: "We do not judge the success of our operations based on casualties or deaths. Coalition forces are focused on bringing stability and security to the people of Iraq."
Death toll down for U.S. troops, Iraqi civilians in October - CNN.com