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MARCH 19, 2008 @ 09:31 AM

Today marks the 5th anniversary of our countries occupation of Iraq. This country, which I love, has made some horrible mistakes in its past. Though somewhere towards the top of the list has got to be the election of George W. Bush and allowing him and his cronies to drag us into this war in Iraq. To date thousands have died and billions spent, yet no one in that administration has ever clearly explained why we're there. This morning ABC news aired an interview with V.P. Dick Cheney. The reporter commented to the Vice President "two-thirds of Americans say the fight in Iraq is not worth it," to which Cheney quickly retorted "So." It's that attitude that Bush Republicans have, not only towards its own citizens, but also towards the world as a whole. Republican Presidential nominee John McCain promises more of the same if he's elected. Not totally sure but it seems Bush has manage to kill more Iraqis, in a shorter period, then Saddam. Will history eventually judge these guys as war criminals? I hope so.

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A MEDIA OUTLET HERE IN CHICAGO REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:

"Most Americans favor withdrawing the troops. Sixty-four percent say do it now or within a year. Nearly as many military families agree."

Current deployment, now estimated at up to 160,000 as many as 8,000 from my state of Illinois.

The human toll:
· nearly 3,988 killed, including 143 from Illinois.
· wounded: 29,393 U.S. soldiers, 1077 from Illinois
· estimates of dead Iraqis range to 223,000.
· an estimated one million Iraqis wounded

The war cost: so far this fiscal year is $608 billion. The total war tab is $2.8 trillion.

QUITE A FUCKING WASTE... DON'T YOU THINK? mad

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litlin74

litlin74

United Kingdom
May 2007

MAR 19, 2008 09:41 AM

I fucking hope they get their compeuppance too honey, as a Brit, I too am ashamed of our government's actions.

I also have a 17 year old brother who, on the day he turns 18 in June will be going straight out for a 5-month stint in Afghanistan. I've always been anti-war.

Tie

Tie

HOPEFUL

Austria

MAR 19, 2008 10:17 AM

allthough i'm here in europe in a more or less neutral contry i can totally understand that you're upset. i hope for you and all the others that the new pres. (who ever it will be) bring changes and hope for the states.

also i want to thank you for the lovely words smile and the comment on my set
i hope you're doing great over there wink
kiss

Smythe

Smythe

SUICIDEGIRL

I'm lost

MAR 19, 2008 03:41 PM

word

Issay

Issay

SUICIDEGIRL

Ontario, Canada

MAR 19, 2008 10:29 PM

he makes me sad frown

SuzyAnn

SuzyAnn

HOPEFUL

Netherlands

MAR 20, 2008 05:07 AM

hihihi thank you!
I ordered it at lazyoaf.co.uk
They have the cutest stuff.

I wish the whole Iraq situation wouldn't go on. Here in the Netherlands people are not really happy with it either, but of course the USA is involved way deeper : (

litlin74

litlin74

United Kingdom
May 2007

MAR 20, 2008 07:35 AM

Yup, I'm very anti-war and always have been. I was on the march in London all those years ago when over 1,000,000 of us turned out to protest against the war on Iraq. It's a shame we don't do something like it again. People have gotten so complacent here, apathy sucks.

Yeah, I'm gutted about my little brother too, he's just a baby. Unfortunately being in the army is all he's ever wanted to do so I have to accept the choices he makes. I hope he comes home safe too, although I know if he does come back, he'll be a different boy, for sure. Thank you for your kind wishes, it means a lot.

I cannot function without decent sleep. I have always needed lots of sleep too. The doc has put me on meds today and it's quite possible that I'm not gonna be able to sleep for the first couple of weeks. I'm gonna see how I go tonight and then if need be I'll get some sleeping tablets tomorrow. The one good thing is that it is Easter weekend so we get 4 days off which means if I need to sleep in the day to catch up, I can do. I can also sleep in if I need to. It's come at the best time I guess.

Hope you're well today honey.

xx

NickiLove

NickiLove

HOPEFUL

I'm lost

MAR 20, 2008 11:11 AM

TYSVM for the compliment! That's exactly what we were going for. I really appreciate it! kiss

Deakyn

Deakyn

SUICIDEGIRL

Australia

MAR 21, 2008 03:30 PM

War is SO fucking unneccasary! My heart goes out to all the people and their families who have to live with it every single day.
On a much lighter note, thanks for your comment on my set!! Have a lovely weekend kiss

Purpura

Purpura

SUICIDEGIRL

Chile

MAR 21, 2008 07:43 PM

I'm against everything related with suffering and bad treatment to any living being. So I'm againt war and against BUSH.

Lots of kisses and good luck, thanks for your comment on my blog.

kiss kiss kiss take care

MissDominique

MissDominique

HOPEFUL

Studio City, CA

MAR 22, 2008 01:59 AM

Thank you smile

xx

<3domi

badangela

badangela

New Zealand
October 2006

MAR 23, 2008 02:21 AM

I agree it is a total waste. I hope that who ever get elected will stop the war with Iraq.

JekyllAndHyde

JekyllAndHyde

Nottingham, MD
April 2005

MAR 23, 2008 09:05 PM

In terms of history, Bush and his pals will not be looked upon favorably, thank God. Historians are smart people, and they sure as hell won't be influenced by convenient politics.

One thing that really helped me when I was growing hopeless and cynical when the war was just starting and everyone was so happy about it was hearing Sam's speech at the end of The Two Towers. It was one of those things that I needed to hear at that exact time. It helped keep me going for a while.

SuzyAnn

SuzyAnn

HOPEFUL

Netherlands

MAR 24, 2008 08:02 AM

smile Thanks
Im 22, guessed right

The thing in the freezer was a lot of fun, but it didn't do my health any good

badangela

badangela

New Zealand
October 2006

MAR 24, 2008 11:09 AM

Yes I have seen Bowling for Columbine. I have also seen Fahrenheit 9/11. Michael Moore has a way of doing his movies that really make's me think and scares me at the same time.

_Ghost

_Ghost

HOPEFUL

Australia

MAR 24, 2008 03:09 PM

hey thanks for the add sweets.
how are you today? [well its morning here, not sure what time it is for you.]

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