$3.7 billion a week
That, according to Defense Secretary Robert Gates, is how much money the Iraq War costs. And that's over and above the $9 billion plus per week that the Pentagon gets in its annual budget.
Could you imagine if we allocated resources to dealing with problems based on the actual seriousness of the threat to our way of life, rather than satisfying the egos of old men in Washington who need to see their will triumph?
Could you imagine if we allocated resources to dealing with problems based on the actual seriousness of the threat to our way of life, rather than satisfying the egos of old men in Washington who need to see their will triumph?
Labels: Bush administration, Climate change, Iraq
Since 1949, Durhamites have slept soundly, secure in the knowledge that, in our town, erection can be depended upon. Now, thanks to the power of the internets, we can spread that security all over the world.
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global warming may have far-reaching and irreversible consequences
Just like smoking may cause cancer and birth defects. Not everyone who smokes gets cancer, you know.
And Barry Bonds may have lied under oath.
Such a pessimist...
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toastie, at 2:53 PM
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