Before Iraq inks deal with U.S., a little history

"Last week, as some lawmakers in Iraq complained about what they saw as heavy-handed efforts of U.S. negotiators to secure a long-term agreement to maintain nearly 60 military bases in that country, President Bush was in Germany assuring the world that the deal would get done."

Iraqi Shiite cleric opposes US 'eternal slavery' pact

Iraqi Muslims pray during Friday noon prayers at a mosque in Kadhimiyah, northern Baghdad. An Iraqi Shiite cleric on Friday denounced as "eternal slavery" a proposed security deal between Baghdad and Washington that outlines the long-term military presence of American forces in the country.(AFP/Ali al-Saadi)

Sounds like at least one Iraqi knows when its 110 degrees outside, the water you feel on your back isn't rain...