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To: SilentZ who wrote (162612)3/1/2003 11:29:27 PM
From: i-node  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1578283
 
>>>We've got the money, the questions are: are we willing to admit how much it'll take, and is it really worth it?

I'm going to make a prediction: The annual cost of ongoing operations in Iraq will be LESS a year from now than they have been for each of the last 12 years.

After Saddam is defeated, we will QUICKLY begin to move out of Iraq, as Bush realizes this is going to be critical in showing the Arab states that we have no imperialistic interest.

The cost of maintaining two no-fly zones, constant carrier and air operations, and various other personnel in the region has been substantial over the last 12 years (if my memory serves me, Clinton spent 450M on cruise missles to nail Iraqi tents in one day <g>)...



To: SilentZ who wrote (162612)3/2/2003 7:32:03 PM
From: hmaly  Respond to of 1578283
 
Zo Re..We've got the money, the questions are: are we willing to admit how much it'll take, and is it really worth it?

Was Europe worth it? Some say, besides Alaska, and the Louisiana Purchase, the Marshal Plan was the best money we ever spent, even if the Europeans reneged on their debts. Look at how determined Europe is to stop us from democratizing Iraq, and forming an economic alliance with the middle eastern countries, should tell you how much it is worth.


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