Bush asks for $70 BILLION for Iraq, only $18 billion for hurricane relief

[Bluebear]

Priorities.

WASHINGTON - The White House has told Congress to expect requests for about $70 billion more for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the ongoing budget year and $18 billion more for hurricane relief, Senate Republican aides say.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060202/ap_on_go_pr_wh/budget_emergency_spending

[FloridaPat]

1. The oil companies already own the oil off Lousiana. They still

don't own the oil in Iraq.

[Bluebear]

2. Good pernt.

[Disturbed]

3. If the Dems in Congress have any courage they would...

refuse to hand over any more $ for the illegal Occupation of Iraq. Of course, the majority of Dems will vote for whatever the Neo Fascists demand.

[OneBlueSky]

4. "What's Wrong With This Picture" could be a gread ad campaign . . .

for the Democrats . . . just using budget, expenditure, and taxation figures could yield a series of ads highlighting contrasts like this one . . .

What's Wrong With This Picture?

- Bush budget request for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan: $70 billion

- Bush budget request for Hurricane Katrina relief: $18 billion

Democrats can do better . . . and we will!

[spanone]

5. And STILL wants more tax cuts. Gawdalmighty.

[ariellyn]

6. This definitely sums up Bush's policies--it bears repeating. nt