Destroy, then Rebuild

latimes.com

The same pattern as Iraq: first, destroy everything -- hey, we need to use up those "smart" bombs -- then, rebuild everything. Either way, the Lockeed's and Halliburton's benefit. Money gets channeled from the U.S. public to favored private companies. Meanwhile millions die from preventable causes like diarrhoea.

The LA Times reports that the same rebuilding is being planned for Lebanon:

The Bush administration is scrambling to assemble a plan to help rebuild Lebanon, hoping that by competing with Hezbollah for the public's favor it can undo the damage the war has inflicted on its image and goals for the Middle East.

Gee Swell, compete with Iran and Syria in seeing who can do the most destruction, and then again with rebuilding. Having BushCo in charge of marketing the U.S. image is like using Mel Gibson to market Kosher food.