IF THINGS ARE SO GREAT IN IRAQ, WHAT WITH

(h/t Kevin G. Hall at McClatchy)

McCain and other wingnuts declaring "victory," how come the Iraqi government can't spend its oil money on rebuilding the country? The latest GAO report found that there were several reasons, among them violence:

Third, these officials have noted that violence and sectarian strife remain major obstacles to developing Iraqi government capacity, including its ability to execute budgets for capital projects. The high level of violence contributes to a decrease in the number of workers available, can increase the amount of time needed to plan and complete capital projects, and hinders U.S. advisors’ ability to provide the ministries with assistance and monitor capital project performance.