I don't see where she used the words 'dead Americans.' I realize it is implied in what she hopes will happen, but since you are calling it that, and in quotes, it is implied she used those words.
I made it quite clear when I was quoting Ratner, and when I was not. Given that, the phrase "Dead Americans" is MY summary of the necessary meaning of her actual words. I make that clear as well.
Ratner said she "hopes" for President Bush to "mess up the war." I make it clear that Presidents cannot mess up any war without it leading to "dead Americans." If you agree with that conclusion, then you agree with my post.
Billybob