Democrat blames weak economy on Iraq war
The growing cost to the United States of fighting the war in Iraq "is not only linked to our economic skid, but is a leading cause of it," a Democratic congressman said Saturday.
Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky linked the costly, unpopular war with the growing economic troubles _ some say recession _ in this country.
Yarmuth said in the Democrats' weekly radio address that the testimony this week of Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker about the Iraq war served as reminder of the billions of dollars being poured into Iraq as the U.S. economy struggles.
"General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker failed to offer a plan to change direction in Iraq and redeploy our troops," Yarmuth said. "Instead, they offered more of the same, with U.S. troops and taxpayers paying the price."
The U.S. government has spent "more than half-a-trillion dollars" in support of the war effort, while that money could be spent on pressing needs in this country, he said.
In February, an Associated Press-Ipsos poll found that pulling out of Iraq was the most named remedy for fixing U.S. economic problems.
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Posted By: glimps @ 04/13/2008 2:23:13 PM
Comment: the Iraq people need to take control of their country.. we need to focus on finding the main guy that is responsible for 911..is no body upset that he is still living and sending via-video's about what cartoon portayal he does'nt like ... this is crazy!!! Americans are allowing him to live ( the longer we stay disillusioned).. Osama's main point on hijacking our planes (driving them into buildings) was to destroy our economy.. ( did he not do this ?) why is he still alive? and why are we in Iraq?
Posted By: JohnPolitico @ 04/13/2008 5:43:08 AM
Comment: Re: "Democrat blames weak economy on Iraq war"
CORRECTION! Democrats and "REAL" Republicans (not neoconvicts) blame weak economy on Iraq war!
Posted By: tjirish34 @ 04/12/2008 1:32:37 PM
Comment: ABOUT TIME! This has been my argument about finding away out of Iraq. People say "ohh we cannot leave now." Listen money does not grow on trees. It is no coincidence that this country's infrastructure is decaying and our living lifestyle has declined. This war was suppose to cost a fraction of what it has and is costing. THIS CANNOT CONTINUE! We are weakening our entire country because of the war cost. Not only in money but in our armed forces lives and readiness. Bush administration had this great plan of bases in iraq etc... A much more reasonable way to get out of iraq is prop up the Iraq government in place and then use a base in Kuwait with about 30,000 to 40,000 troops. This would be an alert force. When their is a hot spot in Iraq these forces come in and provide support or fight. So yes this would be a permanent force unfortunately. Plus you have some support troops such as trainers, security etc.. In Iraq. But the cost for a 30,000 - 40,000 troop force around iraq is alot less inexpensive then what we have now. These military commanders who offer advice etc... They do not factor in how long the cost will be or where the money is coming from. As long as the course is followed. This country is ruining it's future for it's children. Boy Bush is just... What can you say that has not already been said? Bush leaving with a war he started and dumping it off on next President. Next President will most likely be criticizes by ex Bush officials as he tries to extract us from Iraq. Going to war with iran? What a joke that idea is. Plus Bush leaving country in a recession. THANKS GEORGE!! DON'T LET THE DOOR HIT YOUR ASS ON THE WAY OUT!!