Wishful thinking

Or rose colored Glasses. Only the Repubs thought it would turn out well. John:

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According to the New York Times, Iraq's oil is flowing at a rate less than before the war, which means the American taxpayers have been covering all of the financial burden, including billions of dollars in unforeseen (if you're a blind ideologue, or a liar) expenses.

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