(Cont. from Part 1) That explains why, despite the brightening prospect opened up by Saddam's capture, U.S. officials are resigned to a lengthy stretch of hostilities.
It doesn't sound like we'll be revving up to liberate Syria or Iran from their ruthless dictatorships that are lusting in their hearts to get their own "weapons of mass destruction" any time soon. And what are some of those "brightening prospects"? (Emphasis added)
With CIA agents descending on Iraq in force, hit teams scouring the country for guerilla leaders, and the 4th Infantry Division spearheading large-scale ground sweeps of rebel strongholds, some order could finally be restored.
I wonder if they are officially called "hit teams." Unless their intelligence is exceptionally good, this could cause a lot of trouble in several different ways. And the 4ID's sweeps so far have probably created as much hatred and opposition than they've suppressed. If not more.
Does the following report of conditions mean that Business Week hates America? Because this isn't exactly upbeat news:
According to the Pentagon, electricity generation is running around 3,452 megawatts, still below the prewar level of 4,400 MW. Hospitals, clinics, and police stations are all starting to function around the country, but local leaders continue to complain about poor conditions. Water is pumping at 65% of prewar output. "We shouldn't get carried away with what a great victory [Saddam's capture] was," says former National Security Council official William B. Quandt. "We still need to get things working for everyday Iraqis."
Reality is crashing in on the happy talk of current official pronoucements and on the fantasy-based optimism of the prewar days.
(Cont. in Part 3)
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