[TampaFla]

Bish, the correct estimate of the cost in Iraq is much closer to $2 trillion than $600 million. I saw this first hand on a flight to Denver last month. The rear of the plane had about 2 dozen (Army?) 20 year old troops missing feet or legs (must be a rehab facility in San Antonio?). The military has (intentionally) an accounting system which ignores all expenses except those paid for in the current budget; so long term costs are $0 (examples include nearly worn out equipment, resupply of spent ammo, and the medical costs of those injured but not yet "on the books" (2007 thru say 2070).