We are already aware that the war will cost the US taxpayer several trillion dollars. That amount of money works out to several thousand dollars for every single man, woman, and child - all US citizens.
Let's say that piece of fiction was dispelled a while ago.
Turns out Iraqi oil is paying for the war, not the US side of the war, its paying for the insurgency.
NYT: Iraq Insurgency Runs on Stolen Oil Profits
On a good day, 500 tanker trucks will leave the (Baiji) refinery filled with fuel with a street value of $10 million.
...at least one-third, and possibly much more, of the fuel from Iraq’s largest refinery here is diverted to the black market
“It’s the money pit of the insurgency..."
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Sande its been decided YOU are going to personally pay for the War in Iraq. Its the least you could for all this endless whining dude ;)
I just feel right unless I pick on Bush once a day. Its my civic duty.
You know, on second thought, I will be happy to pay for the war. That way it will be over in about 3 seconds.
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