Hegseth Says Iran War Not Becoming a ‘Forever War’ or ‘Quagmire’
www.bloomberg.com
The Pentagon has asked for an additional $200 billion from Congress to pay for the war against Iran, a person familiar with the matter said, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued that the campaign was ahead of schedule and disputed that the US was getting embroiled in a quagmire.
  • OwOarchist@pawb.socialEnglish
    5·
    4 days ago

    Or, in other words, about $650 from every man woman and child living in the US.

    Are you ready to do your part to prevent Israel from releasing the Epstein blackmail material? That check engine light can wait. Pedophiles need that money more.

  • limer@lemmy.mlEnglish
    4·
    4 days ago

    Meh… 200 is just the starting asking price; will be impressed if it goes above 10 trillion- with inflation