I believe that Iraq and Afghanistan is just preparatory for the real war coming in 5-10 years. (chicoms) And, I too, believe it is money well spent.
Well then is "preparation" is sabotaging the future war. To date we’re scrapping a badly needed aircraft carrier, rolling back the construction of new navy ships, slashing the F-22 program, and cutting who knows what else in order to pay for this excursion into Iraq.