You could argue instead that Iraq is in a civil war, but that it's a low intensity one, that the rebel/minority side is losing, and that it's already been as bad as it's going to get. You could also argue that, relative to other possibilities, it's just as well to get it over with now.
Thanks. Fair opinion does indeed cite an article indicating a loss of insurgent support in some areas. This is encouraging. Also there is pretty much an indication of a simmering civil war at least as the sunni's are concerned. On the other hand, one has to wonder if the whole things is getting tiresome to the sunni population in general and with that there may yet be hope for some peaceful resolution of this situation. Thanks again