"The sad truth is that ORHA and its Civil Affairs counterparts are relying almost exclusively on Iraqi engineers to get power back on line - and the agency is proud of this fact, citing the politically correct notion that "we're only here to help the Iraqis help themselves."

But ask any Baghdad resident: They don't care if it's Iraqis, Americans or engineers from outer Mongolia who finally get their power back - they just want electricity for their fans, refrigerators, gas pumps and new satellite dishes, and for the lights in their stores and in the streets. "

LOL. Yup, we are walking much too softly. It's true that only the Iraqi can make their country work- in the long term. Short term we need money pumped in- hire US companies to go in there and do it right- rob the personnel from other Arab countries so they have clue about the culture. Throw lots of money at it, then be ready to change gears, once the job is done.
I'm surprised generators weren't flown in- is there a shortage of generators on this planet? Rent lots of them, fly them in, and connect them to the grid. Done.
If you want to make the Lefties happy, buy friggin solar panels (just what one of the biggest oil producing country needs, right?)