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The Cost of War

by John Cole|  February 26, 20032:20 pm| 1 Comment

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This WaPo article claims Bush wants up to $95 billion for the war in Iraq. According to Drudge, that breaks down to $320.00 per citizen.

Who do I write the check to and where do I send it?

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  1. The Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler says:
    February 27, 2003 at 12:09 am

    Got Your Checkbooks Ready?

    My Blogfather, John Cole, has sniffed out a Washington Compost article claiming that the President wants to spend up to

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