Iraqis Say Council-Approved National Flag Won't Fly.

Perhaps it would have been wise to let Iraqis to decide for themselves what their new flag will look like. Obviously, the powers that be are gearing up for what's sure to be a high profile ceremony on June 30 when that so-called transition of power is to take place, and they want a flashy new flag to be raised at that time.

For the curious, here's an archive of Iraq's flags throughout history.