“Well then your reading comprehension skills are seriously wanting. Here’s a hint: Read the first sentence of my post #269 over again. .....and then again, just to be sure.”
I took your advice and I re-read your post #269.
I stand by my statement and I’m relieved to find that my reading comprehension skills are just fine.
You said: "I couldn’t help but notice that you failed to address why we are currently spending billions to rebuild Iraq."
I then asked you to then re-read the first sentence of my post #269 for your answer, which stated "Our main goal is (and always has been) to stabilize the region in the interest of national security."
In other words, we're spending billions to rebuild Iraq because doing so helps stabilize the region, and stabilizing the region is in the best interests of our national security. Understand, so do you need your hand held yet again?