Cost of the War

Here's a quote from th National Priorities Project (NPP) website:

The taxpayer cost of the Iraq War is broken down for various towns, cities and counties across the U.S. The breakdown is based on a total cost of $378 billion. That is $3,375 for every American household or $1,275 for every American or $2,848 per taxpayers. The money (already spent or allocated) is being spent at a rate nearly $11 million per hour and $255 million per day.

Just in case you haven't done so recently, I encourage you to click on the "Cost of War" link in the sidebar to learn interesting facts about the cost of the Iraq war.

I shudder to think about what the indirect costs are. Clearly, we will be paying for this over the long haul.

elections

I am anxious about the elections in Iraq tomorrow. The whole situation is so ugly, I don't want to think about it, but it is more and more on my mind. I know it's going to be awful - more people will die, and voter turnout will be pitiful. Still, president bush will tout the day as being a great day for democracy and the Iraqi people. I won't go on and on about it, because I know everyone has their own opinion. I guess I just want to express my sadness over it all.