http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,1794391,00.html Story in short?
Bush administration gave between 100,000 and 150,000 a month to try to prop up a secular government... which pissed of al-qaida and now, Al-qaida has taken over the government.
It is strange to me that the same problems pop up over and over again. The US Government sticks its nose in to tampering with governments and creates problems that may take years to sort out. Creating more hatred and driving a bigger wedge inbetween everyone involved.