Did you see this one -

[Joe for Clark]

U.S. House of Representatives Democrats will more than fully fund President George W. Bush's request for money to fight wars in Iraq and Afghanistan this year, but are still debating conditions that could be attached, senior lawmakers said on Thursday.
"There will be $98 billion for the military part," about $5 billion above the Bush administration's request, said Rep. John Murtha, chairman of a defense spending panel overseeing war funds. (…)
The additional money House Democrats want to add in includes $1 billion more for U.S. troops girding for a spring offensive in Afghanistan, Murtha said, and nearly $1 billion more to treat wounded American soldiers suffering from brain injuries and psychological problems related to combat.

This is very smart!!!

Joe

[naboo]

1. Yes, that is good, now let's see how the GOP responds

it's disgusting how they treat the people who fight in their wars.

[Joe for Clark]

2. You know, they only got away with this crap recently -

I think.

You go to war - there is a cost. The closer the actual cost approaches the reality - the better off we are - reality hits home at that point, not later. Murtha really has the right idea.

Kids going to war have to be looked after - maybe for decades. The obligation is incurred from the moment they hit the line.

Fund it now - make sure the cost is known upfront.

I can't tell you how much I think he has the right idea here.

Joe

He is a very smart man, that Colonel Murtha.