Iraq, continued

Battle of Baghdad cover-up unravelling:
Eric May

"'The Bush administration has broken faith with the American soldier and Marine', the report said, citing poor planning for Iraq stability operations, too few troops there to accomplish the mission at an acceptable level of risk, and inadequate equipment and protection for deployed troops.":
Former Pentagon Chief Sees Damage to US Military

FRITTERED AWAY
-$108,140 paid to contractor to refurbish Olympic swimming pool in Hilla. Work never done.
-$662,800 paid to repair Hilla hospital. Much of work never done, including renewing central lift. Three people later died when lift crashed.
-$40,000 gambled away by US soldier assigned as assistant to Iraqi Olympic boxing team on trip to Philippines.
-$2 million locked in a the bathroom safe of a US official.
-$678,000 stashed away in an unlocked foot locker.
-$473,000 paid for internet installation in Ramadi. Work never done.
How US Lost Billions in Wild West Gamble to Rebuild Iraq

Peace and Love,
The Rebellion Magazine