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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (220051)	2/21/2007 3:55:35 PM
From: Katelew	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

We were attacked by the Japanese. Why do right wingers keep trying to compare WWII with Bush's desire to experiment with a pre-emptive war!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (220051)	2/21/2007 4:09:11 PM
From: bentway	Respond to of 281500

"In 1943 US gov't spending was 243% of received revenues." We were in a WORLD WAR in 1943 against an array of other nation-states! Do you think the "war on terror" compares? If it does, why hasn't Bush nationalized our industries, rationed tires, automobiles, gasoline, nylon and started drafting people for the struggle? We had a top tax rate of 91% in WW II to pay for the war, and for many years AFTER the war. If Bush REALLY BELIEVES the WOT is THAT GRAVE a struggle, WHY isn't he asking Americans to step up? He's urged us to "go shopping"!