you can blame it all on Woodrow Wilson, he thought he was appointed by God, attacked Mexico (bombarded Vera Cruz) for no reason (and without congressional approval). Started the WIlsonian policy of 'making the world safe for Democracy' -- (even though no one in Europe thought WWI had anything to do with a fight for Democracy) Never mind what the inhabitants of British colonies might have thought about that.

re the above comment 'No Different from the Nazi Occupation of Europe'
I would say it is different in one way. The Nazis were much more successful at controlling the population. Here we have the largest military power in the world (that outspends the military of the next largest nine nations) and that cant maintain order in one small third world country.

The US has this empire thing a bit backwards. Wasnt this supposed to be self funding according to WOlfowitz. INstead they are spending a billion a week on Iraq - its supposed to be the other way around.

But then you have a president whos managed to run up the largest debt
than all the past administrations from George Washington put together.

Even if there is an investigation and they find guilty and hang those responsible for the killings in Haditha, I dont think this will change the Iraqis opinion. When last year only 2% saw the US as liberators.