Remember how things looked to the Iraq War supporters back in the “Mission Accomplished” days? You know, back when Bush got to put on his little pilot outfit and prance around on the deck of that aircraft carrier?

I sure do, and one of the things I remember is the fact that they were so sure of winning that they got Congress to allocate $20 million of the Pentagon appropriation back in fiscal 2007 for the celebration.

 Under the language, the president could “designate a day of celebration” to honor troops serving in the two wars. The president also could call on the nation “to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities” and issue awards to troops who have served honorably.

The Pentagon could spend up to $20 million of its $532 billion budget in 2007 for the commemoration, minus any private contributions it might receive for such an event.