That’s $200 billion we’re not investing in fighting the “real” War on Terror.
Posted : September 14, 2004 at 3:58 pm [America/Los_Angeles]
President George Bush spoke today to the National Guard Association of the United States. Senator Kerry released this statement in response to the president’s remarks. Here’s an excerpt:
“The bottom line: it was wrong for America to go it alone. And now every American is paying the price. Almost all the casualties are the sons and daughters of America. And nearly 90 percent of the cost is coming out of your pocket. The price-tag so far: $200 billion and rising every day. That’s $200 billion we’re not investing in health care and education. That’s $200 billion we’re not investing to make sure no child is left behind. That’s $200 billion we’re not investing in new and better jobs. That’s $200 billion we’re not investing in homeland security, to protect our airports, our subways, our bridges and tunnels.”
I would add to this:
That’s $200 billion we’re not investing in fighting the “real” War on Terror.
Senator Kerry must hammer the point that while “War on Terror” is important and must be dealt with decisively and proactively, the Iraq War is nothing but a “pre-planned neocon agenda gone horribly wrong” and has as much to do with “War on Terror” as “popular vote has to do with getting a candidate elected as United States President”. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Goose Egg.
- Anand
Category: United (or not) State of American Politics 2004