If the money that was channeled into the military expedition against Iraq had been instead spent on infrastructure (roads, water, pipelines, schools and plumbing) in Afghanistan, it could have been turned into a Model Muslim Democracy, if such is possible, and the envy of Middle Eastern nations.

THAT would have reduced extremism and won some hearts and minds.

How come Rove and his puppet were too stupid to change history that way instead of the old way (invasion and violence) which has failed for centuries?

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