Truth to Power

Whew buddy, getting close to real money now…

Bush’s ‘priceless’ war

By David Isenberg

WASHINGTON – Although the exact cost of the Iraq invasion to the American taxpayer is not known, recent figures suggest it is a lot more than has been publicly suggested and will grow considerably higher. Part of the problem in estimating costs is that the war is obviously not over; it just keeps going, and going, and going.

According to a report on the cost of the war in Iraq released last week by the Democratic staff of the House Budget Committee, the war and ongoing insurgency could cost the United States between US$461 billion and $646 billion by 2015, depending on the scope and duration of operations. </i>

Look at it this way. If your kid gets drafted, theres a good chance they won’t have to pay any of this as they get older.


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