Why do politicians compare the cost of everything against the monetary cost of the war in Iraq?

Question

My opinion is they do it because they don't want to spend any money in Iraq so they are pretty much complaining about it.

Answer 1

because they know that the people don't want to spend for the war no more..they believe that will get them elected or nominated..but they fail to realize that the people will actually HOLD THEM to that promise not to spend

because we all know they'll still spend even if we keep telling them not to.

Answer 2

because it starts that long awaited discussion about national priorities.

while bridges crumble here and infrastructure deteriorates, and people get poorer and more are uninsured and out on the streets and losing their homes - we are wasting a monumental amount of money in iraq on people who hate our guts.

it's the number one morality issue of the upcoming election.

Answer 3

It is the red hot topic of the day. All politicians who are in opposition want to get on that bandwagon.

Answer 4

because that way every tax and spend scheme the pelosi/reid regime comes up with will seem like a bargain....till the bill comes due.

Answer 5

Yeah, they are afraid it's eating too much into their own pay checks. They want to promise more money to the people who will re-elect them.

Answer 6

Yes, I guess they are naming other things that they feel are more deserving of funding.

Answer 7

because most politicians are blood-sucking parasites.

Answer 8

Because they need excuses!

Answer 9

They do it because it is convenient and appropriate.