Also in our rush, we've probably opened the backdoor again for Afghanistan to return to it's state of Wild-Wild-West (or is that East).
I can't say it any better than that.

And we do NOT look like we're going to do anything to improve the situation.

I think that one thing that people don't consider is that it really may not make a difference whether the Iraqi people hate Saddam. Even if we rid them of the evil dictator and they gain more freedom, it does not necessarily translate into goodwill. Those in the opposition may find us temporarily useful, but they will unlikely acknowledge any sacrifice in their quest - perceiving historical entanglements and self financial intents.
Again, I can't say it any better than that.

Hate Saddam != Love USofA

So we have TWO major disasters going at once.

Pity whomever replaces Bush. He's leaving one HUGE mess.