>>How about this: They most likely wanted to see a successful democratic government over there but believe that the admin running the show has botched it to the point of a hopeless impass. See? No WANT TO FAIL in the entire statement.
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>Most probably had this belief. If you're suggesting that no one wants to see the US fail then you are naive.
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NOBODY has been suggesting that "no one wants to see the US fail"

What you are saying is that EVERYBODY who wants the US to leave Iraq WANTS to see the US fail.
If that is what you believe then you are (pick the pejorative of your choice)