Thursday, March 28, 2013

What Is The True Cost Of The Iraq And Afghan Wars?


Iraq and Afghanistan Will Cost Trillions in the Future -- Matthew Yglesias, Slate

Kennedy School professor Linda Bilmes finds that the all-in costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will measure in the $4 trillion to $6 trillion range when all is said and done. But that's not the most terrifying element of her survey of the fiscal impact of the "war on terror" and related undertakings. What should really strike fear into your heart is her finding that "the largest portion of that bill is yet to be paid."

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My Comment: Mother Jones did their own analysis on the cost of the Iraq and Afghan wars. As to what is my take .... stay away from "wars of choice".

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