Yeah, parts of Iraq are poorer than they were. Yeah, a lot of irreparable looting took place during the periods of civil disorder. But the US hardly destroyed Iraq; the war was very careful to preserve infrastructure. Urban areas are actually showing signs of becoming more profitable, and that's even before we've been able to finish setting up a complete government.

On the other hand, radical Islamists have a good reason to think we've corrupted Iraq. You can almost hear the release (SPOOGE!) of years of sexual repression, as the pornography sales are skyrocketing.

-Adam