"A 2003's "Soldier's Guide to the Republic of Iraq," issued by the Army on the eve of the U.S. invasion, tells troops that Arabs see "little virtue in a frank exchange" and are "by American standards... reluctant to accept responsibility." Those are just a few of the surprising passages found while leafing through the booklet, prepared by the Army's 101st Airborne Division. Here are some excerpts from the "cultural considerations" chapter:" (thanks Jad)