Why we need $20,000,000,000 dollars to rebuild Iraq.

1) Award general contract to US firms

2) General contractors pick subcontractors, possibly Jordanian, Kuwaiti, or Israeli

3) Subcontractors hire out of work Iraqi engineers to paint lines on roads

Imaginary Q&A with George W. Bush.

Could it have been done cheaper?

Yes, sure. If those contracts were awarded to non-US firms.

Will these firms hire Americans?

Doubtful, but we extended unemployment benefits.

Will the 20,000,000,000 help the economy?

No dummy. Economy is doing well. You got your $600 tax break. Now go find a job. I hear Taco Bell is hiring.

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