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Actually the war went great. It was the occupation phase that went bad. No one in the west knew just how much this sectarian thing influenced local politics. But we're learning. Even if it's 2 years late, we're learning to do a better job. It's better late than never.
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i'd say given how saddam planned to use the iraqi resistance as a means to get back into power....the occupation was very much a part of the war. that's part of the reason why the US called the 21-day march on baghdad phase I, and why the british are on Operation Telic 11 (IIRC).
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