"War, at first, is the hope that one will be better off"

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The daily quote from today's A.Word.A.Day listserv gave me pause to think for more than a bit. I'd like to believe it's a process at work inside of anyone who supported the Iraqi invasion and occupation, but that hope gives me pause as well. Is there a dawn for the hearts and consciences of those who ever thought that this war was a good idea?

"War, at first, is the hope that one will be better off; next, the
expectation that the other fellow will be worse off; then, the satisfaction
that he isn't any better off; and, finally, the surprise at everyone's
being worse off." -Karl Kraus, writer (1874-1936)

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[kentuck]

1. Great quote...

so real.

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2. You know, kentuck --

I look for your posts every day. I know I'm going to get a well-considered nugget of wisdom, a thoughtful twist on the topic du jour, or a sardonic take on something that deserves skewering. You've got plenty of fans here; thought you'd like to hear from yet another admirer of your posts.