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>>There are people that think that the recent episode with Iraq will cost at least $200 billion. Not to fear as that is only a number 2 with a few zeros after it! The zeros refer to nothing of value. If we do not have the money we print it anyway. That is the American way. Print money and call yourself rich and powerful.
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>>It has been stated that the war with Iraq, which ended in May, cost $79 billion, which amount was approved by congress. An additional $87 billion has been requested.
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>>Concerning the $87 billion, by spending $100 million on Iraq's infrasture, that leaves $86,900,000,000 to be spent. Now that is as you termed it "fair".
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>>We are indeed a benevolent people. By the way how much has the federal government spent on our own infrastructure? I think I can suggest a few basic improvements based upon several recent events in this country.
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>Tom,
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>The money we spend on Iraq infrastructure are good for the US economy too. First it will keep american companies busy making products and construction companies installing them. Then, Iraq will depend on the parts from american companies (not french companies <g>). Some of the money is for american soldiers, to clothes them, equip them, and feed them. These will also have a profound effect on american economy.
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>So, it is not like we are just handing money to the iraqies to spend on video games <g>.

Now if we could only get the Iraqi's hooked on video games like we are! :)