Post-war Iraq (and middle eastern) Sentiment Towards US

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You know, there's something that's been really plagueing my mind since this war started and especially more so now. I am (in a sorrowful way) overjoyed that Saddam and his regime are slowly being strangled by the ropes of justice. I don't enjoy war, but feel this one is necessary. I am almost moved to tears when I see the oppressed, innocent Iraqi civilians (especially the kids) smiling and jumping for joy, being freed from the blackness that Saddam and his regime have put them through, but you know what, it sickens me to think about what happens when this war is over. I'm seeing obvious signs of ungratefulness already, some civilians (although they are probably mostly those from Saddam's hometown), Iraqi leaders who are looking to be in power as soon as Saddam's regime is ultimately destroyed, and other countries (man, don't even get me started on France ). It supremely disgusts me that our soldiers are dying for their freedom. I remember a thread that Hammer posted on how ungrateful the world has been in many other war situations. It is obvious that that will be the case here also.

Moreover, there are countries like Turkey and France. They kinda remind me of some selfish, snobby-nosed, no backbone kids in elementary school who didn't want to help you build a tree house, but after it was done, they'd be the first ones asking you can they come and play in it. Or the kid that doesn't want to be on your kick ball team until he sees that your team is obviously gonna win. I don't wanna hear anything from them after this war is over, France is "embarassed" Stupid. And Turkey get's nothing from the US. They had their chance.