It's Still Not Too Late To Greet Us As Liberators

By Gen. Ray Odierno

Think of it like this. Democracy begins with two little words: Thank you.

There’s no pressure, of course. We’re going to have a sizable military presence here for years and years to come, maybe even decades once we set up our permanent bases. So if you’re not up to hoisting us above your shoulders and carrying us triumphantly down the streets now, there’s always more time later. In the meantime, though, if you do get the urge to stop by the tent, grab a Hershey bar, and say a quick “thanks for the freedom,” we’re still open to it. Just don’t make too many sudden moves or anything.

Brilliant.