Iraq is NOT Vietnam! It's actually...

Bizarro Vietnam.

Vietnam Order of Events
1. Takes over from another country; US sends in Advisors
2. US slowly escalates troop levels
3. After set-backs, vows to train up host country forces to fight
4. Reduces forces
5. Withdraws (loses war)

Iraq War Order of Events
1.  Sweeps in. Declares Victory
2.  As insurgency grows, vows to train up host country forces to fight
3.  Escalates forces (surge)
4.  Reduces forces/withdraws
5. US Sends in Advisors; considers bringing in other countries