I thought the original plan was for Iraqi oil to pay for the war and reconstruction?

[Tchocky]

Originally Posted by Platapus

When we were given the big sell job for this war, we were told that the funding for the war and reconstruction would be paid by Iraqi Oil.

I hate to be a cynical git, but we were told a lot of things.

That the Iraqis should pay for the reconstruction just because they have the money seems a little silly. See Colin Powell's "Pottery Barn" rule.