"DSK" wrote in message

Joe wrote:
I dont buy it either. Did the attack on pearl harbor cause a
depression?

Good rhetorical question.

Why is the tremendous amount of spending on the war in Iraq not helping
the economy more?

Probably because we don't have a tangible enemy, as we did in WWII. We are
jousting with shadows, and not inflicting much damage in the so-called "war
on terrorism." Might as well be ****ing platinum down the toilet. Tangible
results and benefits have positive effects on an economy. Note how the
stock market bumped when the statue of Saddam was torn down. Also note how
it has fluctuated every time bad news from the Iraqi front airs.

Max