I think that is too low. It doesn’t take into account the subsidies to Israel. We are paying for their share of the war as well. Also assume it doesn’t take into account damage at US bases**

Posted on September 15, 2026 at 06:35:56 PM by xcheck

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Iran war has cost on average $246 million per day in its first five months, CBO finds -- ticker* - By Daytripper September 15, 2026 at 04:20:42 PM
- I think that is too low. It doesn’t take into account the subsidies to Israel. We are paying for their share of the war as well. Also assume it doesn’t take into account damage at US bases** - By xcheck September 15, 2026 at 06:35:56 PM
- Hmm. But health care, child care, kids school lunches, money for special education, paid leave, etc...* - By gbmcq September 15, 2026 at 04:25:42 PM
  - That's "free stuff." Someone has to pay for that. Evidently no one has to pay for wars. Or $5,000 "dividend" checks.* - By Alpo September 15, 2026 at 04:28:34 PM

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