If I was more tech-savvy I’d have a counter somewhere here to show the cost of that diplomatic mission called The War on Terror. The US has, according to Con Coughlin (Telegraph Group), so far paid $700 000 000 000 to occupy Iraq. A figure which rhymes with that recently spent on Wall St. Welfare.
I mention this only to draw attention to the rhyme. It isn’t useful intelligence. And the reason goes wanting.