Groovgal’s Thoughts On Iraq (July 24, 2007)
Hey peeps!
It seems as if there is still lots of news coming out about the election results today as there has been for weeks. Today, we’ve seen a mixed sort of news that seems to be somewhat confusing as usual. Arabish certainly isn’t the easiest to read and you really have to slow down and read it carefully.
From what I understand, it seems as if all parties are aware of the impeding deadline to resolve the issue of forming the government. In an article titled, “Member of the Iraqi List Shows Optimism About Breakthrough’s In Forming a Government,” it states that the Iraqi List (Allawi) is fighting for its constitutional right to form a government within the 15-day deadline stated within the article. It further states that Allawi is fighting for his agenda to provide a “…decent living for all individual member of society.” I found this phrase very interesting, as it appears to insinuate that economic growth and prosperity are still at the top of the Iraqi List (Allawi) agenda for their administration.
In another article titled, “Talabani, Maliki Discuss Forming a Government,” it at first appears to be another article meant to throw us all into a blender of confusion, however I believe that all parties are aware that the current situation is not fruitful. In my opinion, I believe that with the United Nations, Vatican, Clinton, Biden and I would go so far as to include the Queen of England asking for Iraq to move along in their political process that Talabani had a discussion with Maliki about his need to give up his fight in order to allow progress for the country.
Maliki has been unable to gain the majority seats within the parliament to form a government and it addressed again with several articles of the National Coalition denying him their support for a second term. One article that particularly speaks of this is an article titled, “National Coalition Again Denies Maliki a Second Term and Squashes Sadr Rumors.”
Now I believe that we’ll see Allawi as Prime Minister and Talabani as President, and possibly a concession to the National Coalition for some other sort of government representation. It has been my understanding that Allawi would get the Prime Minister’s position all along, however one is never certain when it comes to Iraq due to its nature to seek and destroy themselves.
By all right, according to constitutional standards, the position is to go to Allawi. Allawi is the one who the United States favors as well as most of the global leaders, due to his drive to bring Iraq into prosperity, thus allowing other global nations to prosper in return.
Another article was released today titled, “World Bank To Invest 300 Million In Iraq.” While we all hear rumors of how they must have an internationally tradable currency to partake in such loans, it is apparent that Iraq has found ways to skim around what we all believe to be true. However, the article itself lends some very exciting wordage when it states,
“…This is a dramatic change in the Bank’s priorities in the region, although there are a lot of projects could be undertaken in other areas, but attention has increasingly shifted toward Iraq.
Observers believe that the activities of the Foundation of the World Bank will help in preparing the ground for further actions by institutions and business organizations and the world’s leading financial, which will speed up the growth path in Iraq.
I found myself smiling after reading such affirmations as we’re actually seeing words that are beginning to match what we’re hearing from various sources!!!
One of our members named Daystar, posted and article yesterday titled, “League Supports The Exit of Iraq From Chapter VII.” While this article is speaking solely about the Arab Leagues support for the exit from Chapter VII, it is still another step forward in this process.
On the 13th of July, Sooner_Chick posted an article titled, “U.S. State Department: Remarks With Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zabari After Their Meeting,” in which Clinton provides a briefing on her meeting with the Foreign Minister. The briefing spoke of the ongoing fulfillment of the Framework Agreement, which I believe is somewhat of a big deal to providing Iraq their sovereignty. She goes on to states, “The foreign minister is co-hosting the committee along with Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Jeff Feltman, and they are working on a range of common concerns, including Iraq’s removal from UN Chapter 7 sanctions and other important matters that are of concern to Iraqis.” Although we are all aware that the removal of Chapter VII is at the top of the list of matters to be addressed, it is still reassuring to see it being mentioned by Clinton in this briefing. However, when Clinton addresses the election issue she states that it’s important to provide an inclusive administration, meaning that everyone wins. I believe this is where we will see some sort of a concession given to the National Coalition as to not stir further violence, as they have already proven themselves capable of in the past election.
In conclusion, while I’m certain that further articles will arrive throughout the day I feel that we’ll see the Iraqi List form the government and it will hopefully be completed within the deadline. The global community is truly placing them under a burner to get their act together and it is most exciting to see it take place, as this is what they’ve needed. It is my belief that the United States has been providing the GOI enough room to form their government on their own in hopes that the Iraqi people cannot say that whomever forms the government was a mere puppet of the United States. It has become painfully evident that the Iraqi government is incapable leaders still. However, it is still my opinion that the G8 wishes to wash their hands of Iraq and to see this come to an end with the formation of government, the removal of Chapter VII and their emergence into the global community by having a internationally tradable currency. The United Nations has enough concerns that their cup is overflowing with issues. The IMF cannot allow the Euro to be at risk, and Iraq’s status is such that while they are in the adolescent stage of their maturity they are not incapable of having sovereignty. The UN can allow them to return to full sovereignty and monitor their progress while releasing themselves of the burden.
It is also my opinion that the Obama administration needs to fulfill certain promises made during his campaign stumps. The administration has yet to fulfill any major promises and they must pull this through in order for any small hope of a second election and I believe we are beginning to see Obama become more assertive in considering Iraq. And, let’s not forget the so-called secret plan he has to cut the soaring budget he has accrued since taking office in half! LOL I cannot think of anything he could produce that provides such a windfall.
I’ve still got my fingers crossed to see the revaluation of the Dinar by the end of next month. I pray it doesn’t extend past that but this is merely my own hope.
Have a blessed and wonderful Saturday night!
