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We could add the failure to regulate crooked financial speculators, the terrible state of U.S. public health care, and the tanking economic situation.
As far as the situation in Iraq, you really have to look at the international press coverage.
Someone claimed that the Awakening Councils have changed the situation in Anbar, but if you want the whole story, look here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op2wDLvFYNE
Inside Iraq- Awakening councils in Iraq- 29 Aug 08- Part 2