Cost of Iraq war could surpass $1 trillion

[G2099]

By Martin Wolk
Chief economics correspondent
MSNBC
Updated: 7:25 p.m. ET March 17, 2006


One thing is certain about the Iraq war: It has cost a lot more than advertised. In fact, the tab grows by at least $200 million each and every day.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11880954/

[Greeby]

1. For reference

I've heard it said that that is twice the adjusted cost of the entire Vietnam war :wow:

[G2099]

2. The shame is "we the people" - our childrens children will have to pay

for this.

[mdmc]

3. how much was this supposed to cost?

80 billion

[BrotherBuzz]

8. Those Freepers were told 'The OIL' revenue...

was going to pay for the whole shebang.

P.T. Barnum was right! :shrug:

[madaboutharry]

4. Just think what half of that could have

done for this country. Think of the health care that could have been provided, the schools built and remodeled, the infrastructure.....oh, what is the matter with me, republicans don't believe in any of that stuff.

[jimshoes]

5. Just how much can

the USA afford to pay to continue this war on the boogeyman? Just how much money can be spent before we really are broke?

[BlueEyedSon]

6. Oh please, the NYTimes has the following 6 months ago

[Hubert Flottz]

7. "The Iraqi oil will pay for it," was the master's promise!

Gawd told Dumbya so!