Meanwhile, Endless Resources For The War Machine

The Pentagon has reportedly proposed a $450 billion increase in the military budget in a move believed to be in preparation for a war.

"The new military budget estimate for the next five years is expected to be revealed shortly before President George W. Bush leaves office in January 2009. (...)

The new budget numbers raise speculation about the likelihood of a new US military engagement as it highlights Defense Department fears that the already record-high military budgets would be grossly insufficient in the years ahead."