Regime change was not an original reason for invading Iraq. The original reason was WMD, and it was only after this was found to be a lie, did the white house change its spin. If you want to assert otherwise, post a link and let's look at the date.
the white house believed victory would take 90 days, and american soldiers would be greated with cheers. Pure tunnel vision. Yes it was about oil.
The US started the war; it is up to them to end it. They must withdraw. If they are very lucky, they will find other countries to do peacekeeping. But don't count on it.
The american treasury and economy is being destroyed by the massive military expenditures. High inflation is on the way. The republicans are trying to keep it at bay until after the mid terms.
The american military does not want to run the risk of another Kim Phuck photograph. The american people would turn aggressively against the war. Just about all journalists and photographers are "embeded" The military keeps a close eye on what is being said to be the truth.
I have ordered this book:
Bill Mahar was right. americans need their press corps back.