Sobering thought, isn't it, Guest? And remember the aftermath? Rampant unemployment, wage freezes to force employers to hire more people rather than pay existing ones more, exhorbitant interest rates, steel and automobile industries down the toilet. Fortunately, we had Watergate to distract and amuse us.

Sen. Biden was on the radio this morning reviewing Bush's request for 75 BILLION dollars for the war effort in Iraq. It cost $25 BILLION to send over all the personnel and equipment. It is estimated to cost $40 BILLION to rebuild Iraq (supposedly included in this budget)when the fighting is over. This leaves $10 Billion to fight the war and bring everyone back. And this number holds true (and I use the word loosely) only if the war ends in 30 days. I have run out of toes. Can anyone explain it to me?

Biden was wondering how Mr. and Mrs. America were going to react when Bush asks for more money to rebuild hospitals and schools in Iraq while our own kids make due with a mediocre public education (Bush's estimation, not mine. Isn't this why he wants to give money to parents who can't afford private schools?) and seniors everyday go without critical medications because of the exhorbitant cost.