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To: Sig who wrote (123472)1/21/2004 9:50:22 AM
From: GST  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
<I say, with no proof, that the Iraq War prevented a major depression which may have spread world wide. That the dollars spent on the war buildup improved the economy and has started to bring back jobs.>

Wow, I thought the ever-changing list of reasons to invade Iraq, but this one takes the cake. Yes, you must look on the bright side -- there are hundreds of fine young Americans that no longer need to face the ups and downs of life or the prospect of growing old -- they are dead. Perhaps Bush could send their families a letter saying "oops, well look on the bright side, it was good for the economy and my re-election prospects".