After seven years of suffering with George W., and almost six years since the tragedy of 9/11, we finally have the gift of retrospect. Despite all promises regarding our invasion and subsequent occupation of Iraq, it’s clear we are mired in an un-winnable war which poses no benefit to the United States, nor, it seems, to the people of Iraq. On top of that, we’ve now spent enough money on our efforts there to have actually done a great deal of real good right here at home.

So what can you do with $456 billion dollars? We’re glad someone asked.