Iraq war could cost US over $2 trillion, says Nobel prize-winning economist

The Guardian ^ | January 7, 2006 | Jamie Wilson

[jwpjr]

I'm not implying anything. I simply made a couple of statements. Not everything in the world has a one to one ratio with something else. Some things are related through several steps of connection. And some things, while not actually related at all, serve to illustrate some things that are. It's called abstract reasoning, and for some people it's a way to understand some ideas. For others it seems foolishness. I happen to like it, and use it frequently, but I have no quarrel with those who don't appreciate it. Most people who have to deal with me find it much easier on their mental health just let me live in, deal with, my own little world of abstract ideas and handle their own in a manner that makes to sense to them. I'm not trying to be difficult or challenging. Honest.

[Zavien Doombringer]

Hmmm, Blog Pimping?

Now, I hear that's a no-no here on FreeRepublic...

[Darksheare]

Dunno what his story is.
He's awfully quiet though.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

IBTZ?

[Zavien Doombringer]

Should we....?

[Darksheare]

Dunno.

[Zavien Doombringer]

I think we should, just cause we can :)

We haven't had a good Zot in a while

[Darksheare]

LOL!
My IFF is busted at the moment.

[Zavien Doombringer]

My mode 4 is giving me the red X

[Darksheare]

];-)

[scott0347]

RETREAD !!!!! Darks called it, I concur

IBFTZ

[blueriver]

I'm not implying anything. I simply made a couple of statements. Not everything in the world has a one to one ratio with something else. Some things are related through several steps of connection. And some things, while not actually related at all, serve to illustrate some things that are. It's called abstract reasoning, and for some people it's a way to understand some ideas. For others it seems foolishness.

I understand abstract reasoning and am not opposed to it being used in many cases. However, when it comes to justifying a war, or rationalizing going to war where American blood is being spilled I think using abstract reasoning is dangerous.

[Zavien Doombringer]

Summoning the Kitties to wipe out a Blog Pimp!

[Zavien Doombringer]

you did draw first blood, now we have to anihilate him..

[Hank Rearden]

Iraq should pay for their own liberation.

I agree. Monthly oil-reparation invoices.

[Hank Rearden]

Iraq is paying for our liberty!!!!!

How do you figure that?

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Congrats BogusStory I see you graduated Magna Cum Loser with a Liberal Arts Degree from Troll University.

[Zavien Doombringer]

We have a blog pimper in our midst -

[Darksheare]

It is also the exact same story posted here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1553900/posts

Only difference being the Guardian has the story in two places:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1681119,00.html
(Under 'special reports')

And here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,1681078,00.html

Same story.

[blueriver]

You are right about Iraq, but by use being there, we are keeping the real threats to our country in line. How many times does it have to be said, draw the terrorist over there and keep them off of our property????? It's working isn't it? The terrorist are very patient, and the minute that they see our real leadership weakening, we are toast.

Is that why are northern and southern borders are wide open for anyone to enter. Being in Iraq is not going to stop them from walking across the southern border. I think you are swallowing a line of crap Washington is spooning out.