Jolie says resettlement has to begin now, protected it seems by US occupation. Will her plea make the US pour in the funds for such a massive operation to the UN and NGO agencies, even pay the US membership debt to the UN? I doubt it. If anything, Halliburton would just set up a resettlement corporation for more no bid contracts. But the war has nearly bankrupted America already. So the net effect of this well intended speech will probably only be a longer occupation, not resettlement aid.
Its funny isn't it. You spend an estimated 3 trillion to "democratize" a place, 1.4 million die, (ORB Report) nearly 5% of the pop. 50% face some personal catastrophe. 2 million run to a new town and another 2 flee across the border. Now we can spend another 3 trillion, get these friends of ours back peacefully, and then, er... the occupation can end, right? Mission accomplished.
Its funny isn't it. You spend an estimated 3 trillion to "democratize" a place, 1.4 million die, (ORB Report) nearly 5% of the pop. 50% face some personal catastrophe. 2 million run to a new town and another 2 flee across the border. Now we can spend another 3 trillion, get these friends of ours back peacefully, and then, er... the occupation can end, right? Mission accomplished.
My comment finally appeared, it only took 24 hours. Sorry for the double post.
queny2 3 years ago
Jolie says resettlement has to begin now, protected it seems by US occupation. Will her plea make the US pour in the funds for such a massive operation to the UN and NGO agencies, even pay the US membership debt to the UN? I doubt it. If anything, Halliburton would just set up a resettlement corporation for more no bid contracts. But the war has nearly bankrupted America already. So the net effect of this well intended speech will probably only be a longer occupation, not resettlement aid.
queny2 3 years ago
Its funny isn't it. You spend an estimated 3 trillion to "democratize" a place, 1.4 million die, (ORB Report) nearly 5% of the pop. 50% face some personal catastrophe. 2 million run to a new town and another 2 flee across the border. Now we can spend another 3 trillion, get these friends of ours back peacefully, and then, er... the occupation can end, right? Mission accomplished.
queny2 3 years ago
Its funny isn't it. You spend an estimated 3 trillion to "democratize" a place, 1.4 million die, (ORB Report) nearly 5% of the pop. 50% face some personal catastrophe. 2 million run to a new town and another 2 flee across the border. Now we can spend another 3 trillion, get these friends of ours back peacefully, and then, er... the occupation can end, right? Mission accomplished.
queny2 3 years ago