MISSION (nothing) ACCOMPLISHED

Yes, it's been three years since we won Iraq War II. Hope all of you celebrate by going outside and have yourselves a picnic! Here are some fun facts from THINK PROGRESS...

MAY 1, 2003
U.S. Troops Wounded 542
U.S. Troops Killed 139
Size of U.S. Forces 150,000
Size of Iraqi Security Forces 7,000-9000
Number of Insurgents 5,000
Insurgent Attacks Per Day 8
Cost to U.S. Taxpayers $79 billion
Approval of Bush’s Handling of Iraq 75%
Percentage of Americans who Believe The Iraq War Was “Worth Fighting” 70%
Bush’s Overall Job Approval 71%

TODAY
U.S. Troops Wounded 17,469
U.S. Troops Killed 2,400
Size of U.S. Forces 132,000
Size of Iraqi Security Forces 250,500
Number of Insurgents 15,000-20,000
Insurgent Attacks Per Day 75
Cost to U.S. Taxpayers $320 billion
Approval of Bush’s Handling of Iraq 37%
Percentage of Americans who Believe The Iraq War Was “Worth Fighting” 41%
Bush’s Overall Job Approval 38%