Wait, I thought the Iraqis got to choose.

Also, Bush says he wants an Iraqi government that is, among other things, at peace with its neighbors. With an American puppet government in place, how is that going to happen, since nearly everyone around Iraq fucking hates us? Seriously, how would you feel if the Great Satan moved in next door?

Why don't they just start putting an asterisk next to every statement we make to the Iraqis? Seriously, some asterisks and footnotes would really help clear things up. Take for example:

Bush: "We will help that nation build a government of, by and for the Iraqi people" *
...
* - provided we approve of their choices

See? Much better.