Unjust Wars, Then and Now - George F. Smith - Mises Daily

Unjust Wars, Then and Now - George F. Smith - Mises Daily: 'Using recent history as a guide, the total financial cost of the Iraq invasion, including veterans' support, is expected to reach $4 trillion. Yet in 2002, Bush economic advisor Lawrence Lindsey was fired for saying the Iraq war could cost as much as $200 billion, which was 3–4 times the Department of Defense estimate. Even if someone knew how much an Iran war would cost, no one would believe him.'