This, has nothing to do with what the US have done to Iraq, but
from lame reasons to hogwash, the bottom line objective is OIL....
when money and power is concern, there is no room for TRUTHS.
The public is only left with the option to speculate because the
gov hardly ever sincerely communicate with the public, the policies
they implement except for simply anouncing its implementation.
Transparency is just a fancy term, its meaning adopted and modified
beyong original defiinition.
But I do agree there some little things they have done over the
recent years that benefited the people to some extent, such as
allowing for Home Businesses, and for individuals to pedal services
and goods in HDB estates provided they register themselves.
However, over the years, whatever good they have done, has been
buried by the number of increases in basic needs and essentials
such as Tarriffs, Public Transport, School Fees, HealthCare
(hospital charges), GST, Season Parking in HDB MSCPs, and
etc...
They give a dollar, but takes back 50 dollars...! 
My fellow forumer, the bad they have done, far out-weighs the good
they have shown us...