No two ways, about it, This is not good. It's going to retard the Iraqi Government, and slow the pace of the Iraqi army's takeover of the war against the insurgents, which, eventually, they're going to have to fight on their own. This means more time for U.S. troops in-country, and more deaths for U.S. troops. The fact that there are apparently "U.S. representatives" involved is even worse.
And yet, I can't help feeling admiration for the government that's brought it to light. A state must control its military, and its ministries, and not permit waste and abuse. Nine officials have been fired, ex-ministers are soon to be arrested. That's moving fast. They're taking it seriously. They want this to work.
It will be interesting to see how the story plays out.
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