Have you ever noticed that every war in recent memory has always needed more money for it to continue?
Donny’s little war is no different…..
The Pentagon has drafted a funding request exceeding $200 billion for operations against Iran, setting up a clash with Congress over the scale and direction of the war, according to administration officials. The proposal, sent to the White House, would go well beyond paying for the air campaign to date and is aimed largely at ramping up production of precision weapons used by US and Israeli forces over the past three weeks, the Washington Post reports. The supplemental budget would be on top of President Trump’s push for the next defense budget to total $1.5 trillion.
White House officials have not decided how much to formally seek from Congress, and some doubt lawmakers would approve such a package, one senior administration official said. The Pentagon has circulated multiple versions of a supplemental request as the costs of the Iran attacks have mounted, surpassing $11 billion in the first week alone, according to officials. There could be other complications, per the Post. Former Pentagon budget official Elaine McCusker, now at the American Enterprise Institute, cautioned that industry limits on labor, facilities, and materials will constrain how fast production can rise. “Just throwing lots of money into the industrial base doesn’t necessarily get you things sooner,” she said.
There will be lots of banter from the Congress and in the end the cash will be forthcoming.
But when was the last time pressing needs of the people of this country demanded such loyalty?
Of course the Congress has to have it say….
“This should be an absolute nonstarter,” said Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in response to the Post’s reporting. “The best way to end this war, protect our troops, save civilian lives, and rein in a lawless administration is to cut off funding. I’m a hell no.”
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) wrote on social media that “at the height of combat the Iraq War cost around $140 billion per year.”
“If the Pentagon is asking for $200 billion they are asking for a long war,” Gallego added. “The answer is a simple no.”
Any funding package would need 60 votes to get through the US Senate, requiring some Democratic support. As of this writing, neither Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) nor House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has responded to reports of the Pentagon’s request.
The Post reported Wednesday that “it remains unclear how much the White House will ultimately ask congressional lawmakers to approve,” and that “some White House officials do not think the Pentagon’s request has a realistic shot of being approved in Congress.”
The rhetoric is wonderful but it is also a limp organ as it has been in the past.
Here is something to think about (if that capability is possible) the budget for the War Department is about $1.5 trillion and Pistol Pete recently spent $93 million on food baskets, seafood and furniture but yet they do not have enough money to carry out this dumbass war of Donny’s…..
Does anyone else see the stupidity and the waste yet?
We will see who caves and who stands by their guns (no pun intended).
I Read, I Write, You Know
“lego ergo scribo”
They are using $400,000 missiles to shoot down $25,000 Iranian drones. (And with a very low success rate) As they often say in your country, “Do the math”. Even America’s vast money resources will eventually run out. I have to say “Well played” to Iran. They are following the money, and know what they are doing. Unlike Trump and Hegseth. The whole ‘sane’ world wants America (and by default Israel) to lose a war, and that has to be an historical first.
Best wishes, Pete.
Excellent point. Donny will make a move next month I feel. chuq
When talk is about BILLIONS (let alone TRILLIONS), the average person simply has NO idea what this means. If some commentator were to break it all down and compare the figures to the average household budget, perhaps those who fully support this “war” might take a second look. Perhaps.
Now there is an wonderful idea…..did you know in the last 6 months Donny has added $1 trillion to the deficit….someone needs to educate these morons that voted for him. chuq
Howdy Chuq!
The theme for the next election should be rein him in. I’m glad to see that senators are using the language and at least talking about standing up to the administration. This is a fight for the country; its gonna get ugly. Given the road we’re on, getting ugly sooner rather than later is better.
Huzzah!
Jack
I want it to get ugly…..but the Dems need more than words to do so. chuq
Given the persecution of the Fort Worth protesters as aiding and abetting a domestic terrorist organization, which doesn’t exist under law, by the DoJ, it tells you Trump is pulling out all of the stops to squash resistance and protest. It is going to get ugly. In my mind, the flashpoint will occur between ICE officers and state and local police forces as the police try to enforce laws prohibiting armed government agents at polling places or anonymous masked law enforcement officers or just protecting legal protesters.
I think the outrageous provocative behavior of Bondi, Mullin, and Gabbard before Congressional committees only heightens the sense that the administration is out of control and needs to be stopped.
But, Trump has always been one to shoot everyone in the gonads if you give him enough rope. He will self-destruct. Unfortunately, he’ll take us with him.
Huzzah!
Jack
That is what I have been preaching….he will go down but we will go with him….I wish people spent more time on our political problems than the brackets for some stupid B/ball game. chuq