The folly of the war in Iraq becomes more and more apparent as the bill for this misadventure is tabulated. The economic cost continues to mount. On September 7, President George W. Bush asked Congress to allocate $87 billion dollars in emergency funding to pay for the military occupation and reconstruction of Iraq. “We will spend what is necessary, to achieve… return to article
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Reader Comments (5)Page 1 of 1 pagesField Marshall Von Rumsfeld
forgot to make:-
” an accurate appreciation oif enemy capabiliities”” An appreciation of enemy intentions”
He should be demoted to Private 2nd Class and kicked out of the administrastion !
“Old Europe” the Frano/German alliance, must have laughed their heads off when Bush started talking about the UN shring the burdens of the Iraq war.
Rename “French fries” and bouycott French champagne ...
How bloody infantile !!!!!! ZAnd how stupid does it sounf now !Bush will go down in history as the President who initiated the
“The Decline and Fall of the USA Empire”
Kevin Hendstock
Posted by Kevin Hendstock on Sep 17, 2003 at 1:46 PM That’s fine with me. Much better than the President that incited a fourth world war. Thank goodness I feel most confident that he will be voted out of leadership before his administration can push their “Project for the New American Century” any further. I just wish an impeachment would reach fruition!!!
Posted by Just Me on Sep 17, 2003 at 2:05 PM Just me…. dont be fooled. The demacrooks arent going to split from iraq either. If anything more soldiers will be sent, more money will be needed etc. The dems are as equally greedy and blood thirsty as Bu$hco. They’re just the more discreet side of the two sided coin.
Posted by Shawn P Murphy on Sep 21, 2003 at 9:13 AM Shawn,...I realize that if our country is going to move towards equality, justice and liberty the political system as we know it requires sweeping reform. Of course, reforms are slow and never sweeping especially when there is a great deal of greed by those in power. However, unlike you, I refuse to accept any sweeping allegations against all members of some political party or particular religion or certain nation. I am sure you can understand why I avoid branding any individual by mere “association”.
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