Politicians don't make "War on Poverty" any more because it doesn't bring them any more money. This is all about the "haves" and "have nots." Everything is about money. We outsource our soldiers' mess, their water supply, and, lord knows what else. I wanted to throw up yesterday when I read how much the US embassy in Baghdad is going to cost us...$600 million. For a building...well, actually I'll have to get the article to explain the complex...which includes a gymnasium, swimming pool...and all of the other necessities. I can't even remember where I read it...must've been the NY Times. I'm too tired right now, having just caught up on this thread from where I last posted. We can't armor our soldiers and their vehicles...I know this isn't the right thread...but it is germane...but we can build this complex!!! You know the military stopped allowing parents to send their kids bulletproof vests. It embarrassed them. All of the money we're pouring into somebody's pockets...who could that be?

Here's a thought: what if the only choices one has are all bad?