War on Iraq: Iraq's Reconstruction a Boondoogle by Design

Duh! This has been apparent for a very long time. The occupations of Iraq had nothing to do with cheap oil either, but to slow down the flow.

This war is about retaining power and making truckloads of money.

AlterNet: War on Iraq: Iraq's Reconstruction a Boondoogle by Design:

Iraq's reconstruction has been a crude taxpayer rip-off -- and while $30 billion has been spent, only 30 percent of Iraqis are even aware of the rebuilding effort.