1 Iraq

This year we saw the US troop death toll rise to 2,000. The Iraqis held elections and formed a Constitution. Bush's approval rating stands at a reported 28 percent, the lowest rating for a president in a decade. Many American's are angry with the Iraq war. Some are calling for immediate withdrawal. Cindy Sheehan, mother of a killed US soldier, has been protesting strongly against the war. She stood outside the President's ranch in Crawford, Tex. and then made her way to D.C.. Republicans and Democrats alike have demanded the President to explain the war. Recently, Iraqi leaders have expressed a desire for withdrawal of US presence as well.

There is a current plan for a significant reduction in US troops in 2007, but many Americans want it earlier.

Since the war, free elections have been held. Women are allowed to persue an education. The ethnic cleansing of tribes has been stopped. No weapons of mass destruction have ever been found. Terrorist activity and recruiting have not decreased. Many soldiers have seen their tour of duty extended as many as three times.