The Pentagon’s penchant for playing cards has not abated. Four years ago, it issued card decks showing pictures of the close associates of our former ally, Saddam Hussein. In the ensuing years, the Pentagon has found new ways to squander our tax dollars. After destroying much of Iraq’s cherished historical monuments and heritage, the Pentagon now plans to send out 40,000 new card decks alerting troops of the need to preserve Iraqi historic monuments. Perhaps the Pentagon is unaware of its own dark deeds in the wanton destruction of Iraq’s historical sites? In the early days of the war, most historical sites were left unguarded giving rise to widespread looting of Iraq’s most precious, historical, treasures.
In the searing heat of battle, it would seem unlikely that US troops will pay much attention to the color coded deck of playing cards; diamond for artifacts, spades for digs, hearts for “winning hearts and minds”, and clubs for preserving heritage monuments. One Pentagon gem: “The five of clubs” which urges troops "Drive around - not over - archaeological sites!"
Perhaps these cards might offer a few moments of levity to the troops, but will certainly be grist for late night comedians.
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