"retroactive immunity for incompetence in financial management"

Only if they bring it down to the common folks level! You know, when you "forget" to file your income tax returns......

The hell with the Iraqi oil money that was supposed to finance the Bush war. Let's audit the Carlyle, Haliburton and Blackwater groups, which this administration and Congress through supplemental has financed a today war to be paid for by my great grandchildren and their offspring. I would take a page from those politicians who believe Americans should have choices. I would like one of them to propose as a choice that those people in favor of fighting a war finance it, and those opposed to the war pay the same rate of taxation but their money is to be used for Social security, Medicare, rebuilding our infrastructure, etc.

http://whereisthemoney.org/
Sign the petition to hold them accountable: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/missing_money/

US Gov't: $9 Billion is 'Missing', and Republicans Refuse to Investigate (2003): http://www.benfrank.net/nuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=296

Profits over People: $9 Bil lost, Halliburton Looting, and Bush wants $82 Bil more, No Q's asked: http://www.benfrank.net/nuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=300

GAO: $19 Billion Worth of Equipment 'Lost' in Iraq: http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/8/1/110225.shtml

US Army loses another 12,000 guns and trucks:

The US military in Iraq has lost track of another 12,000 weapons, including more than 800 machine-guns, and everything from 2100 new electricity generators to half a dozen garbage trucks.
http://snipurl.com/1vfe1
najablah (See profile | I'm a fan of najablah)
I was a Marine in Iraq in 2003 at the start of the war. My unit got flown over with none of our gear because our gear was sent in cargo ships which took 4 months. Meanwhile these assholes at Halliburton were blowing up $75,000 vehicles because they had flat tires.
Watch at 9:20 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chXjCtkymRQ

there is absolutely no moral or practical distinction between the administration and the congress on responsibility for this war and its consequences. none. if i committed a crime and could pick who investigates it, i would pick levin, conyers, and waxman in a heartbeat. these clowns should really give it up. they are the ones that authorized the trillions for this. they- as representatives of the people- are more derelict than the oil administration, which is just trying to gouge consumers as much as possible, like good capitalists.

Yep. I'm sure Bush or one of his minions will run in and declare executive privilege, seal all the records and make any investigation of Iraqi oil money as top secret. LOL.

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themodernleader

......to pursue to the bank accounts of unrestrained looters.

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Exactly!

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MagisterLudi

Have you ever seen an Islamic country make a.......

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What does this have anything to do with Islam?

Do you really think Iraqis have been in control of their own OIL money for past 5 years??

Every single comment you post includes nasty things about people in ME, and do NOT forget Bush Illegally Invaded Iraq for their OIL.

You're an Idiot, Racist, Bigot creature.

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Yes.

Fisrt - Bahrain - which is not a particularly wealthy country.

The country has a highly subsidized medical system (open to all in the country- both citizens and expats). This is both hospitals and medicines (the prices of which are subsidized). There is also a subsidy for certain basic foodstuffs.

The country provides free education to its citizens through high school and operates a tuition based university for higher studies.

The Crown Prince runs a scholarship fund where superior students are sent abroad for (a) intensive English language training and (b) four year fully paid scholarships to world class universities.

The country also has a Human Resources Development Fund which provides training to Bahrainis in a variety of fields - again 100% scholarships.

Second Kuwait.

Kuwait has a comprehensive scheme of social welfare.

The needy receive financial assistance; loans are provided to the handicapped to start businesses; the disabled can get treatment and training; and education is available for adult illiterates.

Kuwait University - founded 1966 - is the govt school. 20K+ students. 19 faculties or colleges.
Tuition free for Kuwaitis. The govt also has a pretty extensive scholarship program to send college kids overseas 100% scholarship to study at major universities in the USA and Europe.

The Ministry of Social Affairs offers a program that provides adequate, affordable housing, fully equipped with modern facilities, for citizens with limited incomes. That is, housing is provided free to such citizens.

Kuwait also has a comprehensive and highly developed subsidized national health-care system.

Gasoline, electricty and water are sold at subsidized prices.

At one point electricity was being sold for 1/15 of its cost of production - which as you might expect in an oil producing state is a heck of a lot lower than in the USA.

Third, the UAE.

Some highlights ....

All citizens of the UAE receive free education and medical care.
There is also a scheme to send students abroad for higher degrees on 100% scholarship.

The UAE also has a govt welfare scheme for grants to poorer citizens, disabled, etc. And special schemes for women in rural areas.

All male citizens are eligible for a grant of land and a no interest rate to build a house.

The govt pays couples $19,000 for their wedding costs.

Again electricity, water and gasoline are sold at subsidized prices.

Fourth, Dubai Medical City and Qatar Education City.

Qatar first.

Qatar Foundation (Govt of Qatar owned) is developing a 2,500 acre campus for education from primary through post graduate.
Some of the foreign universities who have opened.

Carnegie Mellon
Texas A&M
Georgetown
Weill Cornell Medical College
Virginia Commonwealth School of Arts

Rand Corp has opened a branch there.

As an enlightened one, you're probably familiar with the Qatar Foundation's "Dialogue of Civilizations" series of discussions moderated by the host of Hard Talk on the BBC. About two months ago, they had Israelis and Palestinians in Qatar debating the solution to the Israel/Palestintian distpure.

Next Dubai Healthcare City. (Tatweer - A Govt of Dubai Company). 23 million square feet.
Built in the Free Zone (to allow 100% foreign ownership).
Boston University Dental School is there.
Harvard Medical School has opened a Dubai branch.
Locally established Bone and Joint Center.
Concept is a teaching hospital as well as specialist hospitals, medical research, etc.
And a "wellness" center for prevention/lifestyle.

"As any fool can tell, Iraq has no oil! How can anyone make money off of a war" your beloved and truly "vice" War Presinator, Fuck-Thee Cheney
WHAT'S GOOD FOR HALLIBURTON/BLACKWATER/GBR IS GOOD FOR AMERIKA"

p.s. I approve this important FAUX News Alert! your esteemed and truly beloved War Presinator, George "Baby" Bush, Head GOPer (Grand Old Perverts)