The more things change . . . . . . . . . .

Mark R. Levin at NRO

Ok, when reading the following, please give the year and place the New York Times is talking about:

1st Article:

attitude toward the American occupation forces has swung from apathy and surface friendliness to active dislike. According to a military government official, this is finding expression in the organization of numerous local anti-American organizations throughout the zone and in a rapid increase in the number of attacks on American soldiers. There were more such attacks in the first week of October than in the preceding five months of the occupation, this source declared.

2nd Article:

Grave concern was expressed today by informed officials that the United States might soon lose the fruits of victory . . . through the failure to prepare adequately for carrying out its long-term commitments. . .

3rd Article:

An exhaustive compilation of opinions of . . . in all walks of life on their reaction to the United States occupation of their country was released this afternoon from the confidential status under which it was submitted to officials of the United States Forces. . .
Bitter resentment and deep disappointment was voiced over the Americans' first six months of occupation, though there was some praise for the improvements in transportation, health conditions, book publishing and entertainment.

If you think these statements are regarding Iraq, think again.

If you think these statements are about the Balkans or Somalia, think again.

No, these words were not written about or during the Vietnam or Korea Wars.

Article 1 was written on October 31, 1945
Article 2 was written on November 18, 1945
Article 3 was written on December 3, 1945

The place with all the problems is Germany.

Now, this doesn't mean the US should not be working as hard as it can to help the Iraqis become self-sustaining. Nor does it excuse the mistakes the US has made and will make. However, it goes to show that even in our successful nation building exercises, there were problems and mistakes made, but by staying the course Germany was able to recover from the ashes of World War 2 as a democracy. 60 years from today, I hope and think we will be able to look back at Iraq and say the same thing today.