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DirkGently

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5. A war tax would eliminate 100% of support for intervention in Syria.

Mon Sep 2, 2013, 06:37 PM

Sep 2013

Maybe 110%.

Love the premise that "only America can stop WMD, because all our weapons and monies."

But of all "wealthy" countries, we have the worst, costliest healthcare, least viable mass transit and infrastructure, least investment in renewable energy and education, and constant screams for aggressive cuts to our last vestiges of social safety nets.

Which is it? Are we broke, or are the only ones who can "afford" to charge into to every conflict in the Middle East to (make sure it comes out to our advantage) prevent "moral obscenity?"

Enough of this bullshit. We are not in charge of the Middle East. We cannot be engaged in a constant state of war in the Middle East because of its perceived strategic importance, while squeezing more blood out of the people who actually live here.

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So, how does Obama's war get paid for? Can we have an special tax on the wealthiest? Can [View all] grahamhgreen Sep 2013 OP

Cue the Catfood Commission leftstreet Sep 2013 #1

You know it's coming out of our drained pockets...don't you? KoKo Sep 2013 #2

war kardonb Sep 2013 #27

I think you meant to post to the OP and not me...because KoKo Sep 2013 #43

Money is never a problem unless its being spent on those who cant fund reelection campaigns DJ13 Sep 2013 #3

We will borrow it and stick our kids with the bill... Demo_Chris Sep 2013 #4

A war tax would eliminate 100% of support for intervention in Syria. DirkGently Sep 2013 #5

+1 KoKo Sep 2013 #44

My guess is that it is already paid for Tx4obama Sep 2013 #6

So war is free, now. Cool. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #7

I did not say 'free' - I said that most every thing is already paid for. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #8

Raytheon Will Replace the Missiles Fired For Big Bucks - A "New" Expense HumansAndResources Sep 2013 #64

They ARE constantly being replaced all the time even when not used... Tx4obama Sep 2013 #65

that is one of the more disgusting posts I have e.ver read on DU grasswire Sep 2013 #9

I do not see why. A question was asked about 'the cost' and I gave my opinion. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #10

I don't know, maybe they percieve your statement as absurd, here's an estimate: grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #14

Syria will be short-term and no boots on the ground and Obama is not going to do.. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #16

And Iraq will only cost 80 billion.... ;) grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #17

Maybe you should reread your excerpt regarding Libya. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #18

Syria might be like Granada, or Libya, or Iraq, or Vietnam.... which is why we should not start, grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #25

Iraq was supposed to be a few weeks. HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #19

Yeah, a (yellow-)cakewalk Art_from_Ark Sep 2013 #26

This b.s. comparing Iraq to Syria is a false comparison CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #38

When you stand alone... HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #56

He's not as "alone" as you believe, or whoever's telling you that CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #66

No, it's exactly the same. WMD and all. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #57

So you believe they're making all this up? No actual dead people? CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #67

Not sure. But I don't trust liars. Same causus belli. Same drumbeat. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #71

Your mistake here, Tx, is CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #39

Von Clauswitz called it "The Fog of War" ie, no one knows what will happen... grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #59

"Missiles have an expiration date" brentspeak Sep 2013 #12

I did not say 'hurry up and use them'. On the news during the Libya intervention... Tx4obama Sep 2013 #15

It was good that you put 'the facts' in quotes... n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2013 #24

Remember: "Air Force Running Out of Cruise Missiles" HumansAndResources Sep 2013 #68

The missiles that are fired will have to be replaced. The war profiteers are already salivating I'm totodeinhere Sep 2013 #21

Three missiles at 50 targets equals 150. That time $1 million apiece equals one hell of a lot of rhett o rick Sep 2013 #28

Deficit spending? curlyred Sep 2013 #41

bring in the "job creators" angry citizen Sep 2013 #76

Yeah! Just like Iraq! curlyred Sep 2013 #42

Why are you comparing Bush's Iraq to Syria - instead of comparing Syria to how Obama handled Libya? Tx4obama Sep 2013 #45

I think your statement is ridiculous curlyred Sep 2013 #46

I think some of us learned a lot about Pres Obama by what he did regarding LIBYA. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #48

Libya: Formerly the Highest Standard of Living in the Region HumansAndResources Sep 2013 #69

And your signature line is also ridiculous in light of your remarks curlyred Sep 2013 #47

My sig line is NOT ridiculous. Going to help prevent more people from being gassed is NOT a dumb war Tx4obama Sep 2013 #49

But we can bomb 1400 people and that is fine and dandy! curlyred Sep 2013 #51

Going in and bombing military stockpiles and aircraft is NOT bombing 1400 people. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #52

You said 1400 people gassed curlyred Sep 2013 #58

Huh? You are the one that said go in and bomb 1400 people. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #60

Here is your post, unabridged curlyred Sep 2013 #63

Oh, kinda like WACO HumansAndResources Sep 2013 #70

Yeah, and those soldiers were gonna die anyway, after all, everybody does! grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #62

There are plenty of programs that can be cut to pay for this. Autumn Sep 2013 #11

great point! FirstLight Sep 2013 #13

I think this one's...... DeSwiss Sep 2013 #20

Don't be silly. Not when they can slash funding for the 99%. nt valerief Sep 2013 #22

Who has said anyting about a War? nt Cryptoad Sep 2013 #23

I am sure there are some food stamps left that are ripe for cutting. idwiyo Sep 2013 #29

No. It will be paid for out of your earned pension, earned benefits, etc. The rich silvershadow Sep 2013 #30

War ????? What war are you talking about ? jaysunb Sep 2013 #31

You hadn't heard that Obama wants to shoot cruise missiles at Syria? DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #34

Oh, I see... jaysunb Sep 2013 #36

Well he did stae his intention toward Syria, and he said he wants war. DisgustipatedinCA Sep 2013 #37

Shared sacrifice? SammyWinstonJack Sep 2013 #32

They should bring back the draft while they're at it... RoccoR5955 Sep 2013 #33

How much is this action going to cost? JohnnyRingo Sep 2013 #35

The immorality of the President's intended action becomes even more grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #61

I agree tax the fucking rich even if we don't attack Syria gopiscrap Sep 2013 #40

Easy ... GeorgeGist Sep 2013 #50

There's always money for war neverforget Sep 2013 #53

So I read a few posts above me explaining that this military adventure was practically paid for. mick063 Sep 2013 #54

JFK's tax cut ended up as LBJ's war surtax EVDebs Sep 2013 #55

Why does Obama hate America!!!!???!!!! etc etc etc ... JoePhilly Sep 2013 #72

Wrong question. Why doesn't he represent the will of the majority? grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #73

I struggle to recall a time when we wanted a President to govern JoePhilly Sep 2013 #74

So, why doesn't he represent the will of the majority? Thinks he knows better? grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #75

The will of the majority is reflected in who you elected. JoePhilly Sep 2013 #77