Time and History Have Changed Nothing in Iraq

A very interesting quotation:

"I have to say that it is my belief that there is no Iraqi people inside Iraq. There are only diverse groups with no national sentiments. They are filled with superstitious and false religious traditions with no common grounds between them. They easily accept rumours and are prone to chaos, prepared always to revolt against any government. It is our responsibility to form out of this mass one people that we would guide, train and educate. Any person who is aware of the difficult circumstances of this country would appreciate the efforts that have to be exerted to achieve thee objectives."

And who said these words and when? Faisal I, King of Iraq in 1932. Nothing has changed in the past 75 years, and the area known as Iraq is not a country with a central government, but rather a collection of military and religious fiefdoms with no allegiance to the "capital" of Baghdad. It is a shame that George W. Bush and his crew have never recognized this in their sham of an effort to establish a democracy where it is neither needed or wanted. Keeping our troops there and spending almost a trillion dollars will change nothing in the long run.