Bush, in Shift, Taps Into Emergency Iraq Funds

Well, wouldn't you know it? A Flip-Flop!

FLIP:

dated June 22, 2004
"White House spokesman Trent Duffy said the Defense Department continues to believe that extra funds will not be needed this fiscal year. President Bush had requested a $25 billion reserve to cover shortfalls that may arise between Oct. 1, when the new fiscal year begins, and February, when the White House plans to submit a detailed funding request for military operations."

www.washingtonpost.com...

FLOP:

from today, September 21, 2004
" The decision to use the $25 billion in Iraq reserves underscores growing concern within the administration about the rise in anti-American violence in Iraq."

story.news.yahoo.com.../nm/20040921/ts_nm/iraq_usa_funding_dc

This, after the administration has already cut funding for utilities and public services to Iraqi civilians to make up for misjudgements (or misstatemtents) on the cost of the war thus far.

No, this war hasn't been "mismanaged." 'Tis simply a "catastrophic success!"