The emperor wants more for war...

[Hal]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Bush administratin on Monday asked Congress
for nearly $46 billion in additional war spending for 2008, calling on
U.S. lawmakers to approve the money before adjourning for the
holidays.

President Bush says Monday he is requesting billions more for the wars
in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"Parts of this war are complicated, but one part is not -- and that is
that America should do what it takes to support our troops and protect
our people," Bush said in an appearance with members of veterans
groups at the White House.

Most of the $45.9 billion request is for the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan, bringing the expected cost of those conflicts to more
than $192 billion for the budget year that began this month.

The administration has already sought $147 billion for 2008. Most of
that money goes to Iraq, which is currently costing the Pentagon an
estimated $2 billion a week.

Bush said the money will cover basic operating expenses, plus
additional armored vehicles and countermeasures designed to protect
U.S. troops from roadside bombs.

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I guess DynCorp, Blackwater and Halliburton need a little
extra spendin' money for the holidays eh ?

As they say - "JUST SAY *NO* !". This war has become about
nothing but corporate profits - so cut off the profits. Not
another damned penny. No excuses. Leave them with no other
choice but to bring the boys home and end our military
involvment in these medieval parts of the world.

Any congressmoron who DOESN'T say "No !" - give 'em the
boot next november ... or sooner. It would be worth
investigating their bank/campaign accounts ...

The other, related, story of the day :
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/10/...ing/index.html

See how DynCorp "disappeared" 1.2 *billion* dollars worth of
our tax dollars in Iraq. If there were any doubts this war is
about anything but the money anymore, this story should end
your confusion. I wonder if treason charges are possible ... ?