The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are costing us $12 billion a month. Nancy Pelosi made this statement yesterday about the costs of the war and why we should start pulling out of Iraq:
“Think about what $10 billion a month would mean to protecting Americans from terrorism, improving security at our ports and airports, and increasing border security. Think about what $10 billion a month would mean for the 47 million Americans who don’t have health insurance, for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina, and for the education of our children. Think about what $10 billion a month would mean to lowering the deficit so that future generations are not burdened with debt.
“The American people are outraged at the Bush Administration’s misplaced priorities -- that is why Congress will hold the Administration accountable with votes this month to end the war and redeploy the troops. This will include a vote on legislation to begin redeployment of our troops within 120 days and to conclude by April 1, 2008, with the exception of those remaining in Iraq to fight terrorists and protect our diplomats."
No money for education or healthcare, billions available for killing. But that's OK, we're fighting for a just cause. Right?
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Wow. Not only does war suck and kill people (and in this case, result in little progress after how many years?) but it costs a truckload of money. Probably more like a convoy of truckloads of money.
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