Thread: Iraq/Dinar News. 09/05 to 01/14/07

Has anyone heard from Rolls Royce lately???

Rolls...pllleeaassee come back...I'm sorry that woman was a troll...we miss you and Indira and your shiny shiny cars....I promise we'll be nicer!!!

Kwan Choi Kuo politically envoy of the United Nations Mission in Irbil
Arbil - (Voices of Iraq)

Choi said in a press statement after his arrival, "I came to formally announce the appointment envoy in the region of Kurdistan."
As to the nature of his work in the province said, "My mission is the delivery of the main proposals and the views of the parties in the region to the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Baghdad, and on to higher levels."

He explained that he will stabilize in the Irbil offices will help coordinators of the Kurdistan at the United Nations, adding that "the objective of the opening of the office is to improve the political file for Kurdistan to the United Nations organizations in Iraq."

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Sergio de Mello was killed in the operation that targeted the headquarters of the mission in August August 2003 which affected the work of the mission, where reduced the number of its members, but later appointed another representative is Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, where the United Nations in preparation for the writing of the Iraqi constitution.

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Originally Posted by ourhouse37

I thought the FIL was passed already, according to past posts. And can anyone tell me where this post is by OSW that has the mysterious thing in it? I must still have the sleepy fogs of the brain.

OSW is talking about the HCL . Not the FIL. That's what the ballyhoo is all about.

Originally Posted by snottynose

UMMMMM......Am I the only one who noticed this comment?


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Originally Posted by Offshore-Wealth.com
Interesting,

We have certainly seen an interesting news day, or should I say old news day. (g) As we have seen over and over, Iraq recycles articles as news when in fact it is jumbled up pieces of old articles, so don't worry about what has been going around today.

The HCL is done deal, it is not a dead issue, you will see this on Sunday enacted, the only last hold up last week was the same issue Kurd's had debated earlier, and that was about the oil yet to be pumped. This was resolved already, so don't worry about it.

The 10K has still not been mentioned at all, so we still see that this is tied to revalue for what other reason could there be for such a long delay after annoncement by gov. There are many odd things about this gov, but as we have seen, it is full of illiterates and this has to be solved so those in parliament make the proper decisions, not just the usual party line BS just like in U.S. gov. (g)

Happy Holiday Season to all, Mike


Didn't notice any comments on this. Seems OSW knowwwwws something or am I reading this wrong?

Cheers!
DayDream
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here it is!

Let's cut Mike a bit of slack here. Just my opinion, but I think this is more of a optamistic statement on his part. I think he would have heard from his contacts if things went south, so he is just assuring us all is good.

SGS, I sent you a PM. Please check it and get back with me. I need to verify or clarify something.

Thank you,

Originally Posted by smcquiller1

SGS, I sent you a PM. Please check it and get back with me. I need to verify or clarify something.

Thank you,

No secrets here! Tell us all or just wait for a reply to your PM....SGS reads everything I can assure you!

So...... what did you need clarifying????

these are the high lights off the Iraqpresident website for today.
December 12, 2006

1. الدستور1. The Constitution
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
1- One-Maliki issued the final version of the International Covenant with Iraq after talks with the United Nations
2- compatibility hopes that the Conference of the political forces to stop violence
3- Bush receives Iraqi Vice-President
6- - reservation Sadri trend to the new political alliance. The news about the annexation of the invitation and Allawi
7- Alzobai discuss with the American delegation and representatives of Anbar reality agricultural development in the province
8- Hakim : Report of the Committee on Baker suggested many of the recommendations, including the positive recognition of national reconciliation

The inner pages
1 have deployed issued an advisory opinion to prevent MPs from the pilgrimage.(KEEP THEM ON THE JOB SO WE CAN RV!)
3- turkmen reject the Baker-Hamilton, calling for the implementation of Article 140.
4- Islamic Party threatened to boycott any future government if he did not have a real role and political security.

2. Baghdad
The first page
1- satisfaction for the expansion of the activities of Dr. Allawi's Accord Movement.
4- Supply 4-million barrels of oil derivatives, the Iranian daily to Iraq.
7- Mufeed al-Jazairi : The situation of human rights in Iraq is contemptible.

The inner pages
1 The Ministry of Human Rights to distribute the aid to families of modest and displaced in a number of areas of Baghdad.
2- Two-gas bottles, after the rise of the price to 25 thousand dinars, disappeared from the stations and available in Albastiat.

3. Conference
The first page
3 adjournment of the meeting of the House of Representatives without a vote on anything.
6- for the loss of electricity and protect the salaries of Wasit.

The inner pages
1- One-Council of Ministers : seeking to become Iraq countries where human rights are respected.
4- (29) billion dinars of the Special Committee's work to normalize the situation in Kirkuk.

4. الزمان4. Azzaman
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
1- a coalition of five parties to restore Allawi government and the Iraqi List looking to join the new political bloc.
Eglberger [Foreign Minister] : American earlier success in Iraq is impossible, Blair renewed his refusal to withdraw before completion of the task.

The inner pages
5 Iraqi political l (time) : National solution is still possible concessions exchanged between the parties.

5. المدى5. Long
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
1- One-Maliki is a committee to negotiate with parliamentary blocs on it. The cabinet reshuffle includes 6 of the coalition and 3 of the consensus. It declares in two weeks (2 WEEKS IS DEC. 26TH)
2 Barham Salih : the signing of the text of the International Covenant with Iraq in the coming weeks
3- to support the government and protect civil peace. Arrangements include Iraqi political front to open
5- 27 parliamentarians sign an inquiry to the Minister of Defense
6- Interior : new instructions on the leasing of real estate

The inner pages
2- formation of a committee to check the sale of residential land and a new law to prevent the smuggling of oil derivatives
3 Bush receives three-Hashmi today


6.الاتحاد6. European
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
1- President Talabani : Report Baker-Hamilton wrong treatment for a wrong diagnosis.
2- Political Council for National Security decided to form a committee to study the report of Baker Hamilton.
3 Kurdistan parliament held a special meeting to discuss the Baker-Hamilton and Turkmen call for the implementation of Article 140.
4- - Maliki issued the text of the International Covenant with Iraq, Barham Saleh described the national vision for Iraq.
5 demand unification of the position on the Baker-Hamilton and others questioned the Minister of Defense.
6 Merkel announced additional aid for the reconstruction of Iraq.
الصفحات الداخليةThe inner pages
1- . One self-Baker-Hmlten disappointing since the pre-publication leaks.
4- at the Third Conference of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Manama. Foreign Minister presented the Iraqi vision on regional security.
5- Office of Khanaqin for the implementation of Article 140. 29 billion dinars to the Article 140 of Pttaba situation in Kirkuk.
6 legal committee in the parliament of Kurdistan examine draft work and visited.

7.التآخي7. Fraternity
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
1 President territory Cordstan discuss with the Iraqi Minister of Planning and federal plans for the new Iraqi government.
2 Speaker of Parliament criticized the Iraqi government and the proposed restructuring.
3 Prime Minister of Iraq, federal issue the final text of the International Decade with Iraq and the current month will witness the end of the cycle of violence that has ravaged Iraq.
6- Major Mairovij : Kirkuk residents who decide their fate through a referendum, which will be in 2007.
7- Turkmen reject the Baker-Hamilton and call for the implementation of Article 140.

الصفحات الداخليةThe inner pages
1- Mr. Adnan Mufti participate in an international conference of the European Parliament.
8- director of the electricity sector in the Gulf region : start implementing vital projects to add 140 megawatts electricity to Baghdad.

8.الصباح الجديد8. New Sabah
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
1 an agreement between the Iraqi political parties to support the government and civil peace.
2- "Islamic" threatening to boycott any future government if he did not have a real role militarily and politically.

The inner pages
3- Maliki calls for the effective participation in the International Covenant.
4director of the South Oil : Basra reconstruction funds from the budget of the company.

9.الدعوة9. Call
The first page
3- Talabani : of no return "of the Baath Party of Saddam that the Iraqi violation of the constitution.
4- Malki stressed the importance of activating the principle of national reconciliation.

The inner pages
1 Minister of Labor and Social Affairs announced on the number of unemployed.
2- . Two-Communications announces the telephone link between Baghdad and the provinces.
3- -investment law excludes oil and gas materials.

10. الصباح10. Morning
الصفحات الداخليةThe inner pages
1- One-Maliki demanded a summary of the implementation of the government program to the International Covenant
8- adjournment of the meeting of the House of Representatives without a vote on something
9- clan leaders are determined to ensure the success of the national reconciliation draft, in their first meeting with local leaders gathered them in Mahmoudia, Yusufiyah and Latifiyah and governance

11. الشرق الأوسط11. Middle East
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
1 Iraq : QUADRUPLE bloc to support civil peace, political agreement includes the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution and the two main Kurdish parties and Muslim
3- An Egyptian : differences behind postponing the visit Talabani, consultations for the holding of the Preparatory Committee for the Iraqi reconciliation conference in the spring

الصفحات الداخليةThe inner pages
3- death and religious tourism trade Inashan coffins in Najaf, the price of coffin somewhere between 5 and 35 dollars depending on the type of cloth and it is written (HOW DO THE FAMILIES GET THE MUCH DINAR TO BURY SOMEONE)
4 a quadruple-bloc with the largest Shiite and Kurdish groups and Sunni support for civil peace, which includes the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution and the Democratic and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Islamic Party
5- Iraqi government to provide loans to the unemployed (THEY NEED TO HAVE JOBS TO PAY THE LOAN BACK SO HOW CAN THE MAKE JOBS? RV TODAY)

12. البينة الجديدة12. The new evidence
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
6- -rubaie : Iraq needs to be a strategic patience (SO IS THE ROLCLUB)

13. البينة13. Evidence
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
Musawi names : a strong United Iraqi Coalition and strengthen our political process
4 estate circles registration acting without the knowledge of the territory of the State Council of Ministers

14. المشرق14. Orient
الصفحات الداخليةThe inner pages
10- Vainchal Times : What if Bush failed on Iraq for a war against Iran? (OH WE DON'T EVEN WANT TO GO THERE!!)


15. البيان15. The statement
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
1- One-Maliki calls for participating countries to drop their debts to the advancement of services.
3- financial means to resolve ownership tendencies within the budget next year.

16. العدالة16. Justice
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
7- The new Block-7 is a call issued by the official figures in the government.(WHAT THIS?)

الصفحات الداخليةThe inner pages
2. Mr. Hakim : We respect the sovereignty of Iraq and reject any foreign interference in its affairs.

17. طريق الشعب17. People
الصفحة الأولىThe first page
1- One-Maliki issued the text of the International Covenant with Iraq.
4- 29 billion dinars of the normalization of the situation of Kirkuk.
7 Bush : in Iraq and face a similar situation to Vietnam.(GEE AT LEAST VIETNAM HAS ALREADY RVed)

Originally Posted by jsfletcher

Let's cut Mike a bit of slack here. Just my opinion, but I think this is more of a optamistic statement on his part. I think he would have heard from his contacts if things went south, so he is just assuring us all is good.

No offense js but this....

The HCL is done deal, it is not a dead issue, you will see this on Sunday enacted, the only last hold up last week was the same issue Kurd's had debated earlier, and that was about the oil yet to be pumped. This was resolved already, so don't worry about it.

sounds just like he said....DONE DEAL. But I will give it the benefit of doubt until he can clarify it.

Cheers!
DayDream

The value of a pro-war blogger's reports from Iraq By Dante Chinni
Tue Dec 12, 4:00 AM ET



WASHINGTON - In recent months, the gruesome images and stories emanating from Iraq have hardened the public's perception about the conflict there. The war is increasingly viewed as a grim, chaotic mess.

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Voters made their disappointment in the war known a month ago in the midterm elections, according to exit polls that showed the issue was an important vote driver. Official Washington sanctioned that view last week when the bipartisan Iraq Study Group, wrote in its report that the situation on the ground was "grave and deteriorating."

But for those who troll the blogosphere for news, there is a distinctly different view of the Iraq war available. In this version, the United States is "winning the war on the battlefield, albeit with difficulties in some areas," but "losing the information war."

This is the war as seen and posted by Bill Roggio, a former active duty soldier (in the early 1990s) and current blogger embedded with marines in Iraq. His site is The Fourth Rail. Mr. Roggio is no small-time Web scribe. He has written for The Weekly Standard, National Review, and the New York Post. And his posts, such as his recent ones filed from Fallujah, have created a buzz among conservative bloggers.

Roggio's view on the conflict in Iraq is decidedly personal and naturally one-sided, but it is engaging. When he's embedded with troops, as he is now, Roggio offers something not often seen in the media - stories about soldiers on the job in dangerous places.

"Today I patrolled Route Mobile with the Marines of 2nd Platoon, 3rd Section, lead [sic] by Staff Sergeant Joshua Meyers. The section calls itself The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," Roggio wrote Dec. 6. "This route can be dangerous. Insurgents drop roadside bombs out of cars, place them in craters or dig holes and bury them, in an attempt to kill Marines and destroy their vehicles. Most of the patrols are uneventful however. Many of the roadside bombs are easily spotted and subsequently destroyed by an Explosive Ordinance [sic] Disposal team."

There is little question about whether Roggio has a point of view. He is there to report on the scene, but more important, he reports on the soldiers' experiences.

His bias can be overwhelming at times - his posts can sound a lot like government talking points filtered through war stories. When he's not filing stories from a war zone, he likes to take issue with the mainstream media's reporting of events, such as The Washington Post's recent report on the dangers of Anbar Province. He often sees Al Qaeda as the hand behind most of what's going on in Iraq, such as the Thanksgiving bombings that killed more than 200.

Those views are not in the mainstream and many people, including Iraq Study Group cochairmen James Baker and Lee Hamilton, do not subscribe to them. But while some might discount Roggio as a journalist who lets his patriotism and ties to the military get in the way of his work, there is value in his reportage.

In the voices of Roggio's soldiers, readers hear a soldier's perspective - or at least some soldiers' perspectives - on the efforts in Iraq and the way the media are covering them. In Fallujah, for instance, Roggio writes of the distinctions the US troops draw between the Iraqi Army, which they have some faith in, and the Iraqi police, which they discount as "gangsters." And in another recent post, he describes a real and growing dislike for the press among the soldiers who, he says, feel the media have "abandoned" them.

Granted, these are only a few voices and anecdotes, but they do bring home a feel for what the US troops are facing in Iraq.

That's the positive side of what an independent blogger such as Roggio can do for Iraq coverage. He is unafraid to go into dangerous places and he offers a very different perspective. For that reason, he is a worthwhile read on Iraq, so long as he is not the only read on the subject. He shows what one blogger in a war zone can do.

The problem, one all too common in the blogosphere, is that Roggio has become less a reporter than a validator of the pro-war viewpoint to many. He has become a phenomenon among war supporters, most of whom, judging from reader comments, read him largely because they agree with his views.

And that's too bad for the war's supporters and its detractors as well. Bloggers such as Roggio can create a fuller picture of the conflict in Iraq. But if only one side of the political spectrum reads him - or one side reads him and only him - both sides will be missing some important perspective.

* Dante Chinni, a senior associate at the Project for Excellence in Journalism, writes a twice-monthly column on media issues. E-mail him at Dante Chinni.

This just goes to show things are getting better

Thanks, sarah

care to share
feel free to GLORIBEE
verify & then clarify.
we are all ears
especially us old dears
pleeeese see our tears
happy to know
is the RV a go??