The Worst Run War in American History - At one time there weren't even enough bullets for soldiers to defend themselves and they were killed.

The very first entry to this blog on December 19, 2004 (click here), (ten months after the invasion into Iraq) was about Iraq's water supply, its contamination and deplorable conditions our soldiers faced.

2004. That was 4 and a half years ago. And STILL TODAY, our soldiers have no clean, safe and consistent water supply. Billions and from last estimate, with the most recent 'emergency spending measure,' the total to date for Iraq is One Trillion US, and there is STILL no reliable water supply.

That is incredible.

Shortages regardless of 'item' has been the mainstay to the war in Iraq. It doesn't matter what the 'item' is there are always gross shortages. One has to wonder with all the corruption surrounding Iraq if the troops get anything they need.

Now it is water. I would love to know how much of 'state side families' spend, in their regular budget. to support the USA soldiers in Iraq. It is probably a substantial amount.

The Pipeline below is for water supply to Southern Iraq.

The leakage of 60 percent of the water supply caused shortages of potable water (click title to entry - thank you), while contamination by saline water and sewage diminished water quality. Addressing these chronic shortcomings was a key concern of residents – both to ensure adequate, potable water supply and to reduce water-borne diseases....

May 14th, 2009 2:04 pm
Some US soldiers forced to steal water in Iraq (click here)
Rations and problems trigger desperate measures to survive intense heat
By Jeremy Rogalski / KHOU
HOUSTON -- Take Houston's heat on a miserable summer day and add 40 degrees, making temperatures 130 or more.
Next, add an extra 100 pounds of life-protecting gear to your body: bulletproof vests, guns and ammunition.
And then imagine not having enough water around to drink.
Stories of short supplies have haunted the U.S. military throughout the war in Iraq—things like inadequate body armor or unshielded Hummers. But while many soldiers say they had good access to water and even Gatorade, the 11 News Defenders discovered that others, stationed all over the country and during all phases of this desert war, say something else was often missing.
"We were rationed two bottles of water a day," said Army Staff Sgt. Dustin Robey, referring to 1 to 1.5 liter bottles.
And he said that wasn't nearly enough....