A possible US-Iraq war NOW, could have catastrophic consequences for the US economy, especially at this time. Bush could be thinking of using the war excuse to take away the heat from him during the coming elections about the disaster of the US economy, but IMO it will backfire on him and the republicans big time.
JMHO.
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis
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