Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war.

What do you think? Has it been what you expected or feared?

Here's one view to start you off.

For me, the costs, both in human and economic terms, are troubling. How about you?

Update: Here's President Bush's video marking the anniversary:


For the sake of nostalgia, visit or re-visit Senator Robert Byrd versus Senator John McCain on the eve of the Iraq war.