Childish.
Every conqueror is surrounded by crowds cheering. When fighting doesn't protect, they try flattery. (And don't turn your back.)
Get serious!!
As for the folks outside Iraq, of course they are unhappy. And not representative of the folks inside, who have no love for Americans after 12 years of bombing, strafing and sanctions. (Did WTC make Americans love al-Qeada? Do you think you are so loveable that bombing people will make them see that? See "narcissism".)
Arf