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Insurgents have capitalized on popular resentment and anger towards the United States and the Iraqi government to build their own political, financial and military support, and the faith of Iraqi citizens in their new government has been severely undermined.

Insurgents have capitalized on popular resentment and anger

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This quote suggests that the insurgents in Iraq have effectively used the population's frustration and anger towards both the United States and the Iraqi government to gain their own backing. By taking advantage of these sentiments, the insurgents have managed to garner political, financial, and military support for their cause. Moreover, this has had a detrimental impact on the trust that Iraqi citizens have in their new government, eroding their faith and confidence in its ability to lead and govern effectively.

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