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Thursday, January 8, 2009 12:00 AM

W. and the damage done

President Bush inherited a peaceful, prosperous America. As he exits, Salon consults experts in seven fields to try to assess the devastation.

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  • Thursday, January 8, 2009 08:21 AM

    @bigguns

    "All Republicans posters report to Iraq!

    "At this point, the only real way to support the troops is by replacing them so that they can come home. You voted for war, Republicans. Now go wage it."

    I've already served and am no longer eligible for reenlistment. However, I note that Obama plans to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan. Given that the Messiah and his followers say this is where we should be fighting the war on terror, I expect a large number of liberals to enlist in the military after January 20.

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