Whither the $87 Billion?

If, as the Washington Post reports,

" The Bush administration plans to support the creation of a reconstituted governing body in Iraq that will assume a large degree of sovereignty by next summer -- and possibly end control by the U.S.-led occupation before the 2004 presidential election. ... " The decision represents a major shift in U.S. political strategy. Mirroring the U.S. military strategy of 'Iraqification,' Washington now wants to hand over as much responsibility for the political process as is feasible, as fast as it is feasible. "

Then, how will the $87B be spent?

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Given the experience of holding elections in post-conflict Cambodia in 1993 - $2 billion dollars plus for a population of thirteen million - I'd estimate about $8 billion for elections in Iraq.

$79B to go . . .

Posted by Martial