One would think that the number of American lives that have been sacrificed and the enormity of American treasure that has been expended in Iraq would elicit a proportionate amount of gratitude among Iraqis. But a new poll shows that it’s hard to be grateful when you could be blown up or otherwise assassinated at any moment.

Here are instances of ingratitude that the Bush administration now has the discomfiting responsibility to stare at.

"Support for attacks on U.S.-led forces has grown to a majority position – now 6 in 10. Support appears to be related to a widespread perception, held by all ethnic groups, that the U.S. government plans to have permanent military bases in Iraq." FULL STORY