Iraq and the "War on Terra"

[DemoVet]

I'd like to see the people grilling Wolfie continue to point up the fact that none of this 87 billion is being earmarked for the "War on Terra" but for Iraq, and that most of that isn't for reconstruction. The regime keeps trying to link Iraq and "terra" and obviously this has some traction, given that 70% of those polled believe that there is a connection between Saddam and the 9/11 attacks. The Democrats need to work very hard to make this 2 issues, rather than letting the regime continue to link them as one.

[Stevendsmith]

1. Damn Straight

The fusion of BushCo's mission to make Iraq safe for Haliburton and the fake "War on Terra" is a sad joke that few are calling bullshit on. Makes me sick--and ANGRY.

[salin]

2. Moreover

in LBN - there is an item stating that the cut for dangerous combat pay (for the War on Terror) is being cut for those serving where there are al queada (hint: war on terror target? or at least the entity taking claim for 911) re: Afghanistan.... but those serving in bushrummy's greatfaked adventure will not receive the cut.

Not to mention that the year long propoganda effort to bring the US public behind the war in Iraq - diverted funds, troops and promised infrastructure $$ to the rebuilding of Afghanistan - the place where a Marshall Plan - might have had a chance to take hold and make a difference. Think back, if 1.5 years ago - after the new government was put in place, if serious reconstruction efforts - involving rebuilding the infrastructure and hiring many, many Afghans had been put in place - the pattern of shifting loyalties (tribal, to war lords, etc.) might have been altered - with economic interests (e.g., where I get paid...) taking the lead in terms of loyalty.

Then think what it would be like if hte US had not balked at UN wishes to establish a broad peace keeping force (around the country not just a few areas) - that would have given safety/security to the people during the transition rebuilding period. Would girls schools continue to be bombed? Would the numerous assassinations have happened? Would the Taliban be making in roads (as they are now) because the public that feared them, fear the instability and ongoing violence more?

THAT would have been an effective place to focus energies related to the aftermath of the first war after (and in response to) 911.

But that wouldn't have sated the neocons desire for empire building in the MiddleEast.