Iraqis know all too well what occupation looks and feels like. I believe, that Iraqis are appreciative but they are also hesitant to embrace the USA since they have not really delivered much. Yes there are many great improvements but it's moving too slow.
The US needs to understand that it cannot trick the Iraqis. If it's going to sell them 'freedom' then it better be for real or there will be hell to pay.
This is just my impression. But I do not want to be so presumptuous in declaring what the Iraqis want or do not want.
-U