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TWO TRILLION DOLLARS?
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TWO TRILLION DOLLARS? |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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The Iraq War could cost us TWO TRILLION > http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,84950,00.html?ESRC=eb.nl HOW HIGH THE COST? That's nearly seventy-two hundred For each child, woman and man, Twenty-two grand per average family To pay for this Military “Plan”. Now, that's if we start withdrawal this year And don't count the cost of wounded care For head injuries alone for twenty years Fourteen billion more, is our fair share. Then the hidden costs for Reservists Plucked from jobs, and the economy The cost to recruit and re-up Troops To try to make another country Free. At least that is what we were told To save the World from ol’ Saddam When we should have, took one hundred days But this one just goes on and on. And the best minds about money Blame the cost of oil on this War Not just the high price of gasoline It makes everything cost us more. But the most expensive part of it? Is the pain and tears for all those lost Those kids without a Mom or Dad Would say it’s too high of a cost. Those Moms and Dads who lost a Child Brothers And Sisters and each friend Will say that it came much too late No matter, when this War does end. Though all of us will pay the price Though most have hedged our bet But far too many gave their all And we can never pay that debt. 01-10-2006 and Bush says > http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,84949,00.html?ESRC=eb.nl and then there are so-called "religious christian people" (?) like this and this is not the first time this crazy man Phelps and his religious fanatics have tried to disrupt funerals for our Heroes > http://www.military.com/earlybrief/0,,,00.html#84959 Police, Veterans Prepare for Protests at Soldier's Funeral Army Times | January 10, 2006 Police and county officials urged veterans to avoid confrontations with anti gay protesters who plan to picket at the funeral Tuesday of an Indiana soldier killed in Iraq. Hundreds of area veterans have said they will try to shield Pvt. Jonathan R. Pfender's family from members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., the Evansville Courier & Press reported. Church founder the Rev. Fred Phelps contends that American soldiers are being killed in Iraq as vengeance from God for protecting a country that harbors gays. Church members have protested at scores of military funerals, and the church informed Evansville police Saturday it would protest at Pfender's services Tuesday at The Centre. Del "Abe" Jones Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, ithis t is the evolution of creativity. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well Abe, I sit here in Canada just shaking my head again without much to say to this. I have sent it around to my American friends seeking their comments. This is the second time in my lifetime I have just sat here shaking my head, the first was about Viet Nam. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I'm sitting here doing the same thing as Mysteria. War is not the answer and it appears Iran is on the agenda next. |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
War costs are outrageous, financially, but far worse in the loss of human lives. One can't help but wonder what kind of wastes are taking place and if contractors are getting paid much more than the soldiers who put their lives on the line so the contractors can work there. As for the group claiming God's wisdom, they ought to study His word a little harder. It reminds me of those who accused Jesus of violating a commandment by healing a leper's hand on the Sabbath day. Thanks for sharing this. Rae |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I'm reminded of the bumpere sticker that reads, "If you think that education is expensive, try ignorance". |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
UNBELIEVABLE!! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Ignorance costs much more than education....as "Safety is much less than an accident"....as in, "Stopping an epidemic is so much better and cheaper than treating the masses".........So what's the answer?.... |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
I agree with you 100% Thanks for the information. Nice write, Kristabell |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh Abe, it is very tragic indeed, and already outrageous as it is that we've went around the $300 million mark on this senseless war! (sad sigh) I've been light on socially conscious poetry as of late with having all these romantic and erotic desires in me reflected in love poetry, but it certainly doesn't mean I'm not continuing to think strongly about these serious issues, as this money belongs to our children; it's OUR universal health care coverage, food stamps, veterans care, living wage promotions and education money that's going to war profiteers whose hunger seldom seems to ever satiate! (sad sigh) I have consistently condemned this war from the beginning and will continue to do just that and continue to pray for a withdrawal as soon as possible, as further prolonging of violence and misunderstanding promoted by our government will only lead to more future tension and chaos, and I continue to sadly wonder how our nation's leaders have already forgotten the lessons we learned from Vietnam and such, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Abe, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" Mother Teresa |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! |
"A BILLION LITTLE PIECES" Even the wise and worldly Oprah (with all her millions and resources) can be had! What chance do us mortal beings have? When will we realize that as humans we prefer war and killing and conquest of our fellowman more than peace and goodwill. That's always been where the money and power is at for those who have learned to benefit and take advantage of it. Wonder what the World would be like if all the $ spent on war and killing had been used for the good of mankind? Abe sent to me by a friend > What is a Billion? A Billion is a difficult number to comprehend. The next time you hear a Politician use the word "Billion," casually --- think about whether or not you want the politician spending your tax money. One advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into perspective in one of its releases. A Billion Seconds ago -- it was 1973. A Billion Minutes ago -- Jesus was alive. A Billion Hours ago -- our ancestors were living in the Stone Age. A Billion Days ago -- No-One walked on two feet on earth. A Billion Dollars ago -- was only 8 hours and 20 minutes, at the rate our government spends it. If you could travel back in time to the birth of Christ, the beginning of the Gregorian calendar, and could set aside $1,350,000 ($1.35 million) every day of every week, every day of every month, and every day of every year right up to today - you still wouldn't have enough to pay off the over two trillion dollars the George W. Bush regime has increased the national debt since he took office. U.S. National Debt Clock http://www.toptips.com/debtclock.html National Debt History for prior fiscal years. Years 1900 thru 2003 http://www.toptips.com/debt_history.htm US National Debt by Presidential Term, Percentage of GDP,1976-2004 http://www.skymachines.com/US_National_Debt_Per_Capita_Percent_of_GDP_and_by_Pre sident_1976-2004.htm Interest on the National Debt http://www.geocities.com/cmcofer/interest.html Cost of the War in Iraq http://www.costofwar.com/ Del "Abe" Jones |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
Imagine what it cost to kill Hitler! |
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Anne Shiever Junior Member
since 2006-01-10
Posts 21KS/USA |
I loved Baltazeer's comments to your work. I was quite moved with your thoughts. With Sincerity Anne Shiever |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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