Iraq is a shithole based on the 2-3 daily emails I get from my old Platoon that is currently stationed at COB in Basra. My statement is also based on the documentary films I have seen (Gunners palace for one) I have not been to Iraq, nor do I need to to draw my opinion. Once you guys leave it will plunge into chaos and reform to the way it has been for the past few 100's of years an ancient culture who has no foundation to get up to speed with the western civilization