CNN reports:

About 300 of 700 members of the new Iraqi army have resigned, citing unhappiness with terms, conditions and pay and with instructions of commanding officers, a representative of the U.S.-led coalition said Thursday.

In response to the resignations, the coalition will review the terms and conditions and compare them with other security services in Iraq — the police and Civil Defense Corps, the representative said …

So, what’s worse? The fact that nearly half of the army quit, or that “nearly half” is 300 soldiers? At this rate, Kuwait will be storming Baghdad in a few months. We’re never leaving … $87 billion is a downpayment.