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Just to Recap: Ridiculous War, Monumental Mistake

Five years ago, the United States invaded Iraq and set in motion a chain of events that most Americans wish had never been unleashed.  While President Bush and Vice President Cheney have been making the rounds to convince a skeptical public that the war has been critical for America's national security interests, their words ring hollow.  With 4,000 Americans killed, 30,000 wounded, and over half a trillion dollars spent so far, this unfortunate anniversary is the proper time to step back for a reality check.

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This article was originally published in The Root.

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