So what’s the goal of our being in Iraq again?

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It’s time to take a cold look at what U.S. goals in Iraq should be.

After some 4,470 U.S. military deaths, 33,000 wounded and almost $800 billion spent in the past eight years, there should be greater clarity about what the United States hopes to accomplish, even in the next 12 months.

When U.S. combat troops leave by the end of this year, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq James Jeffrey will be in charge of some 11,000 diplomats, aid workers, military and civilian contract trainers, and more than 5,000 private security personnel. The salaries and programs will cost U.S. taxpayers at least another $5 billion.

But first, let’s pause for a flashback.

full: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/so-whats-the-goal-of-our-being-in-iraq-again/2011/10/08/gIQAsplAbL_singlePage.html

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1. To make America a safer place.

Nope. Ridiculous.

To spread democracy. No, that's kind of a joke.

To get the oil. Maybe, but it didn't work out so well.

To stop the spread of WMDs. Well, you know how that one worked out.

To hasten the bankruptcy of America. Maybe.