Results of the Iraq Surge

Results of the Iraq Surge:

Bored US troops in Iraq taking salsa classes, starting book clubs...

Army Spc. Nicholas Pieniazek of Delanson, N.Y., tries to block a shot by an Iraqi soldier during a recent soccer game at a post southeast of Baghdad. Improved security has created free time for U.S. troops. Because of new rules that require Iraqi approval for all U.S. missions, and a general decline in violence nationwide, many of the 117,000 U.S. troops stationed in Iraq say they now have more idle time than at any previous point in the six-year war. ------------------------------------- In related news: Stop 'dithering' as troops face danger... President not yet sure on timing of troop decision... * CONFUSION: President not yet sure on timing of troops decision... * PENTAGON CHIEF: OBAMA AFGHAN DECISION CAN'T WAIT *