U.S. Wars Leave 225,000 Dead, Cost $4.4 Trillion: Study

U.S. wars launched since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, have left 225,000 dead and cost up to $4.4 trillion, according to a new study by university researchers.

The study published by Brown University this week focused on the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and counter-terrorism campaigns in Pakistan and Yemen, which came in the wake of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. Full Story »

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Glenn LaBauve
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by Glenn LaBauve - Jul. 2, 2011

Rather telling, considering the source. With causalties in excess of half a million and costs over 4 trillion can we just declare victory and leave.

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Randy Morrow
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by Randy Morrow - Jul. 2, 2011

The authors argued that governments almost always go to war underestimating the potential duration and costs of a conflict while overestimating “the political ... More »

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Harry Xing
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by Harry Xing - Jul. 4, 2011

The truth for a reason. World Rulers, America cause more hell on this earth than any other country. Perhaps there are times when Americans haven't thought well of themselves but one thing is for sure they only ever think of themselves.

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