Will Anyone Pay for the Iraq War? By Robert Parry

Robert Parry is one of the most insightful writers these days. He posts our "Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity" memos. Unfortunately (because it is so bleak an outlook), he has absolutely nailed the current political dynamics that have us poised to continue the endless occupation of Iraq. Without accountability, our William Kristol-led power-mongers just continue their deception.




http://www.consortiumnews.com/2008/011508.html

As Orwell said: "In times of universal deceit, speaking the truth becomes a revolutionary act."

Will Anyone Pay for the Iraq War?

By Robert Parry
January 15, 2008

If the latest polls are to be believed, the Republican frontrunner is John McCain, who favors continuing the Iraq War for decades if not centuries, and the leading Democrat is Hillary Clinton, who voted to give George W. Bush the power to start the misadventure in 2002 and remained a staunch war supporter until the eve of Campaign 2008.

In Congress, the Democrats appear so spooked about being accused of "partisanship" that they have replaced their periodic little white flags of surrender to President Bush on Iraq with a permanent large one. For his part, Bush is on his own personal victory lap of the Middle East, hailing the success of his "surge."

In the U.S. news media, the Washington Post's editorial page, which beat the drums early and often for invading Iraq, is not only still run by the same neoconservative writer, Fred Hiatt, but is still baiting those who "refuse to acknowledge progress in Iraq," much as the Post ridiculed and marginalized early war opponents. .......

political futures over something like a war. It's not as if we - the American people - are gonna hold 'em accountable. And even if we were so inclined, like we did in 06 and put in a different congress, they don't feel the need to respond. We are only here to legitimize 'em every four year in some rigged election.

Now: Direct theft from the US Treasury and attempted theft of Social Security.

Later: When China call in the monies Bush borrowed.

It's Silverado S&L all over again. They profit and the public gets the bill.