Athenry wrote on Sep 24, 2007 9:44 AM:
" No, No, No.... The idea of using oil revenue was suggested as a possible option. An option. However, it was pointed out then that this option would need to be approved by Iraq - you know it is still their oil. There were many options discussed to help pay for the war but of course the oil idea was the only one to catch a sound bite. The money from oil has and is today going to the coffers of the Iraqi government - not to the USA. "
davidinlse wrote on Sep 22, 2007 8:16 AM:
" RE; Athenry, Mack is correct. The white house, thru wolfowitz and chenney said the cost to the US would be O. We would be welcomed as liberators, and that oil sales would cover our expense. "
Mack wrote on Sep 21, 2007 10:41 PM:
" Athenry,
The original White House plan to pay for the war was to use increased oil revenues from Iraq to cover the costs. "
Athenry wrote on Sep 21, 2007 2:06 PM:
" Dean, you are wrong. NO ONE SAID HOW MUCH THE WAR WOULD COST - PERIOD. "
Dean wrote on Sep 21, 2007 1:08 PM:
" To anhenry Learn to read Before replying a*****e "
Dean wrote on Sep 21, 2007 12:52 PM:
" To to athenry You are right no one said the IRAQ quagmire would be 45 million Paul Bremmer said 45 Billion "
PicklesPlease wrote on Sep 21, 2007 12:48 PM:
" I've said it before--what a DISGUSTING waste of tax dollars. UW-L, fund your own effing business assets--we are not your hebrew slaves...and trust me, you are no gods "
Athenry wrote on Sep 21, 2007 12:40 PM:
" Dean, the cut and paste artist, no one in our government today or back then EVER said the war would only cost $45 million. No one in our government EVER said it would be financed by oil revenues. How do you people think this stuff up? "
Thorn wrote on Sep 21, 2007 11:08 AM:
" The project design firm should be fired. Prices based on 10% complete design, then 15% complete design? This is not engineering! It's guessing!!! Where are your Risk Analysis profiles, Work Breakdown structures, Quality process models, Six Sigma practices, root cause analysis, FTE estimates, accounting practices (burdened, absorbed, flow, etc!?)?, SIPOC approach, etc....CAN YOU SAY BIG DIG!!!!? "
old hippie wrote on Sep 21, 2007 11:04 AM:
" When the university or the city of LaCrosse take bids on projects,Why can't they put a claus in the contract "that this is what it will
be as for price wise".It seems the city and the
university are not doing there home work..
Well,I think I'll go outside and pick some flowers.. "
dean wrote on Sep 21, 2007 8:43 AM:
" I remember back in 2003 when our leaders said the Iraq war would cost 45 Billion and OIL revenues would pay for the war "
The Real World wrote on Sep 21, 2007 7:55 AM:
" How many of you know that Wisconsin government as a group have a 36 billion dollar debt. We on average as a citizen are paying $6800 each year. This has resulted in one of the worst bond ratings in the US. Shouldn't we pay some bills rather than rebuild a usable stadium. "
nbarnhart wrote on Sep 21, 2007 7:26 AM:
" To randomboso...The 15.6 price tag was determined by a private firm not a government agency. The idea that the private sector does everything more efficiently and accurately is such a joke. "
Mack wrote on Sep 21, 2007 7:25 AM:
" That's a lot of money for an occasional use facility. "
Dean wrote on Sep 21, 2007 5:44 AM:
" Inflation is going to bite at every thing like this I remember when Carter was the INFLATION PRESIDENT ,He looks better everyday "
random annoying bozo wrote on Sep 21, 2007 5:11 AM:
" why should this surprise anyone? it's just government as ussual. they throw a number out there, and people buy into that's what it's going to cost, then say 'whoops, we were low on our estimate'. and some of you really believe what government has quoted on taking over health care? for those of you that do, i have a pair of blue bridges i'll sell you cheap. "
Athenry wrote on Sep 21, 2007 1:58 AM:
" I am curious what the additions are that raised the price. Is there any information on this? Also, what other costs can be expected as the planning reaches the 50%, 75% and 100% levels? "
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