Reply #5: Well I am no expert...

[MadMaddie]

But comparing Germany and Japan to Iraq is comparing Apples and Oranges.

1. Both Germany and Japan were rebuilt by a strong and willing coalition of governments. In Germany, the big 3 America, Russia and Britain really worked together to plan how Germany was to be rebuilt. The leadership of the coalitions during the rebuilding of Japan and Germany was thoughtful, strategic and had long term goals in mind.

2. When Japan and Germany were rebuilt they didn't have factions like the 3 groups in Iraq the Sunnis, Shiites and the Muslims warring with each other. Japan and Germany didn't have these internal conflicts to overcome.

3. Oil is the other difference...Iraqs economy is completely dependent on the production of oil...Germany had many natural resources....Japan had other industries...

Currently...
* has alienated almost all of our allies and they are not going to donate money to a group of incompetents to mis-manage their money. They are shortsighted and only when they see dollar signs that benefit themselves or their cronies do they make their decisions.

Their decisions aren't based on whats best for Iraq and there lies the problem..