04 hours, 44 minutes, 55 seconds…54…53…52

Posted by Mary Mancini on August 15, 2006 under Uncategorized |

They’re counting from the day Germany declared war on the US (December 11, 1941) to VE day (May 8, 1945). The Invasion of Iraq began on March 20, 2003 at 21:34 EST when the US began their first air strike on Baghdad. 1244 days v. 1244 days.

On August 15, 2006 21:30 EST the United States will have been at war in Iraq longer than it was at war with Germany in World War II.

Their disclaimer: “Several astute readers have pointed out that this page makes no mention of the United State’s occupation of Germany following World War II. We are aware that our comparison is largely unfair. We are not attempting to be deceptive, but rather we are trying to make a point and hopefully force people to think about the current state of affairs.”

Please think about it.

Hat tip: John Moira