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Old 20-04-2007, 15:58   #33
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Re: How "bad off" are Americans?

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I think Bazf answered most of this very well indeed. The proceeds from any lucractive oil deals which may have been secured will take a very long time to pay off the cost of the war, if ever.
Do you honestly believe that the cost of the war is viewed as a negative by individuals in power (both in a political and industrial sense)? Revenue generated by armaments/supplies to service such a vast military campaign runs into billions- the people lining their pockets from these contracts have no concern for the long term cost to the taxpayer- why should they?- When the dust has settled the bank account will be fuller than ever before.
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