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  1. The CBI has something going on, no banks involved and the 25/75 dollar rule. I like the way Rochester is thinking....
    21 points
  2. Good Monday Morning DV .... RON Once Again, NO Daily Auction today. Monday - 4/06/2020 The ISX has not reopened for business - no reported currency change. The last Auction was held yesterday, on Sunday, 5 April 2020. Prior to that the last auction was held on 3/16/2020. So, our WAIT continues.... I hope each of you will have a blessed day ... Most importantly, try to spend some of it with GOD..!
    14 points
  3. They need to be arrested and made to pay for their freedom to get back the 50 B they stole from the Iraqi people—-then drone them!!
    12 points
  4. Looks like yesterday auction was just to bring the dinar right back into compliance with the IMF 2% rules. Go faith Go hope Go RV Go asap Thanks Ron🙏🏼
    11 points
  5. My brother and sister in law tested positive for the virus early last week (the test results took over a week to get back). I am happy to report they are now over it as of 3 days ago. They were ordered to stay at home unless the symptoms got worse, then go to the ER. Their symptoms were fever, extreme tired and sleeping ( my brother would sleep 12 hours get up and go to the couch and then wake up 2 hours later wondering what happened). They did not develop lung issues (thank God). He said it was bad, but the worst thing for them was the chills from the fever and being tired all the time. Their 4 kids were unaffected and show no symptoms (all are under 13).. my brother is 45 and his wife 43. Currently they have to stay at home for one more week to make sure the fever does not return then they are officially over it. I have not seen him or her face to face since Super Bowl Sunday so I am fine. Just wanted everyone to know that the symptoms and issues can be different for everybody.
    11 points
  6. I don't agree with the interpretation on this thread, that this is supposedly a bad sign. Here's why: See the other thread called " "The central bank begins selling the dollar through its daily auction By Mary B" ...the banks are not participating in these auctions No banks participating? Makes perfect sense...imo....Means power and decision making is being centralized, someone is behind the curtain, pulling the strings. Also it means whoever is actually controlling the dinar in Iraq, the fact that the dinar snapped right back into compliance with international rules, is a good sign in my opinion. Iraq is a dog. Someone has a leash on the dog. What you just saw is evidence that the dog owner is pulling back on the leash, testing out control of the dog. The dog obeyed. Good sign. "Goooood doggie....here a biscuit" That's my Dogbert comment on Iraqi Monetary Policy....woof woof Pigs will soon fly... "Thinking again?" the Duchess asked, with another dig of her sharp little chin. "I've a right to think," said Alice sharply, for she was beginning to feel a little worried. "Just about as much right," said the Duchess, "as pigs have to fly ..." — Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Chapter 9 er thread, on
    11 points
  7. lookin like its time to print up a new set of Iraq most wanted cards the 3 shown above plus sadr would fit nicely as the 4 ace cards to start things off ...... cheers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Most-wanted_Iraqi_playing_cards
    10 points
  8. These 3 guys, are the 3 Stooges of Iran. They need to be arrested for holding up Iraqi progress. Why are these 3 allowed to continue sabotaging Iraq.
    10 points
  9. “Such an oil shock is generating a double deficit in the two most important parts of the overall economy: First, a high current account deficit in the balance of payments relative to gross domestic product tends to be at the level of two decimal places and is a major influence on economic stability criteria. While the other dual effect is a deficit in the revenues of the public budget, which depends on oil revenues by 93%.“ I hope the double deficit force the CBI to RV the dinar.
    10 points
  10. The Crisis and Central Bank Procedures Monday 06 April 2020 Over the past six years, the Central Bank has registered great achievements for Arab organizations and institutions And internationalism, despite the importance of all the accomplishments that have been achieved, we can mention in this article the most prominent of them. It has made it in the field of combating money laundering and terrorist financing, and leading monetary policy in light of the crisis in which oil prices have decreased in previous years and its initiative to support development, By launching the Five Trillion Initiative for government banks, in addition to one trillion for private banks to support and encourage industrial, agricultural and small housing projects Both large and large, and worked to maximize bank reserves Iraq from gold and hard currency. The race has always been to launch reassurance messages to the market and the country in general, to overcome and extrapolate crises before they occur, and we have the statement made by the Governor of the Central Bank in 2016 regarding insurance of employee salaries when oil prices fall What we heard recently and on the same topic this year, is evidence of the great care and wise vision that it follows to maintain the country's financial stability. And economically. 👉Today, we are looking forward to the actions that the bank will take 👈 The Iraqi Central and tools, which it will use in order to maintain the stability of the financial and economic situation in Iraq, and we are in light of a global crisis represented by a microscopic organism stopping the activities and areas of different life in all parts of the world and expectations of an acute crisis that will afflict the economies of many countries, we monitor and follow the steps and proactive measures , Taken by the central banks of the neighboring countries and the central banks in many countries of the world. The country, before the crisis of the Corona virus, faces a severe political and social crisis since October of 2019, which was represented by the massive demonstrations that rocked the country And the repercussions, which accompanied it on the financial and economic fields and affected business in general and the banking sector Especially when it ends after this virus has reached the country and disrupts various life activities, which will The result leads to additional pressure on the banks In general, and private banks in particular This requires the intervention of the Central Bank of Iraq with proactive and rapid measures that stabilize the market and exchange rates.
    8 points
  11. IQD Currency Exchange Rates Sunday - 4/05/2020 Exchange Rates US dollar USD 1190.000 Euro EUR 1321.376 Pound sterling GBP 1489.523 Canadian dollar CAD 856.054 Swiss franc S.FR 1254.480 Swedish krona SEK 122.031 Norwegian krone NOK 119.080 Danish krone DKK 176.815 Japanese yen JPY 11.325 Chinese Yuan CNY 170.341 Australian dollar AUD 750.533 Special drawing rights SDR 1640.010 Gold for 24-ounce Gold 1847229.600 Official CBI Dinar Market Rate: (Official CBI last reported date: 3-16-2020) 1203.455 IQD to 1 USD
    8 points
  12. ( IQD Rate - Updated: Monday - 4/6/2020 ) Official Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Dinar Rate: 1190 IQD to 1 USD Dinar Market Rate: (Official CBI last reported 3-16-2020) 1203.455 IQD to 1 USD - Rates Are Within IMF 2% Rule: YES - Are Rates IMF 2% Rule Compliant for 90 Days: YES (maintained since ~Mar. 15, 2018 & Iraq Market since ~Nov. 14, 2018) (NOTE: rates were out of compliance for 3 days starting 11-5-2019 & 2 days starting 1-7-2020
    8 points
  13. Yes. Learn you must. The great Frank26 has spoken (more cr@p).
    8 points
  14. 8 points
  15. Beyond a few obvious observations, I can not predict what will happen....but I think it will turn out well for us. But what I have slowly come to believe is this: Democracy for the Third World would be a nice thing, but for a variety of reasons it's not practical. I generally would like to see far less regime change. What will likely happen in Iraq, in the end, will be some sort of military coup, a suspension of any serious liberty or rights for it's people. Their Constitution will go out the window. Iraq will be back to the old Saddam model of brutal dictators. I think the American government knows this and has known this for a very long time, but for sake of politeness, won't say so. Perhaps in a hundred or two hundred years, the Arab culture will shift and evolve on their own and they will be more humane and based on democracy, rule of law and the freedoms we enjoy. But for now I think that is a pie in the sky dream. It was a nice experiment, noble in intention. The failure in execution was on their part, not America's...Sometimes you just can't help a loser. That's a difficult thing to accept in life, but it's true. It failed, not because of anything America did....or did not do. In Germany and Japan it worked out fine. Those are higher quality people. Iraqis are simply not up to it. And I'm fine with that. It's a failure of their culture, not ours. The only thing I am looking for is a strong and stable government. If they are brutal to their own citizens and to their enemies, that's sad but that's not my concern, that's not my moral responsibility. Americans need to lower their standards on the whole inclination to try to bring other cultures, like Arab cultures, up to American standards. That won't happen. Not in my lifetime. Not in the lifetime of anyone reading this blog.
    8 points
  16. If Zurfi is America's guy, they need to bring the hammer down on this parliament once and for all.
    8 points
  17. 4-5-2020 *** Dinar Update *** The CBI official market rate for the dinar has not been updated since 3-16-2020 - The last reported market rate is 1203.455. Several gurus have mentioned the market rate has increased (which means the value has gone down) in certain Iraqi markets. We're waiting to see what the CBI reports when they officially update. 4-5-2020 Newshound/Intel Guru Walkingstick [via Frank26] We told you the CBI would explain the reasons for the currency exchange rate change and the changing of the auctions with the American dollar. That is exactly what they're doing...we thought two days to see this instead we see the urgency to accomplish these two important crucial steps in the monetary reform in the unstoppable lava flow...things are happening at the speed of light. These meetings are now dealing with these two powerful subjects that we only have dreamed about that they would talk about let alone talk to the citizens about. And they're happening fast.. 4-5-2020 Newshound Guru Jeff IMO I think that they're now entering into week 4 for the RI rate change process...and I've told you that I felt through faith that I sensed that the rate would change approximately Easter Sunday April 12th. Notice how the week we're entering into Iraq magically has the cabinet lineup for votes. The timing...it's so perfect it's not coincidence...they made it unfold just like a soap opera. So magically perfect...they're telling you they're gonna finish the formation of the government this week. Then they'll change the rate next weekend. Then right after the rate changes parliament will be ready to start the approval process of the budget sometime around the second half of April. That's not coincidence. That's all strategically planned. 4-5-2020 Intel/Newshound Guru tman23 ...There is economic calamity and it is world wide . That being said, IMF released a statement saying it will be worse than 12 years ago. Buckle crew, looks like a global reset could be reality and that is the only dinar savior. Never bought into the reset but it’s sure looking that it’s on the table and very likely... we are going to find out shortly because it’s really very soon or NEVER. 4-5-2020 Intel Guru Frank26 Article 1: "Central Bank: The dollar appreciation will end this week". Article 2: "Central Bank Information: The rise in the dollar exchange rate will end this week" ...I don't know whether to cry or to cry. Really?! If it ends then you gotta raise the value of your currency. And it tells you that's what they're doing...it's so powerful. Quote "We're to use 75% in dollars and 25% in dinars." ...they were using 100% of the dollar and now its only 75% of it. Guess what it'll be next week...IMO the new small category notes and the coins is in the pipeline...it might be upon us very quickly... 4-5-2020 Newshound/Intel Guru Walkingstick [via Guru Frank26] ...we told you they would continue the education of the monetary reform to the citizens... And the CBI now today explains the reasons of the change in their currency exchange rate...these meetings are still going on. The two criteria are the auctions to stop and change how they use the American dollar and their currency exchange rate against the American dollar. These are the topics of discussion going on right now...this meeting started earlier today [Saturday]... They're talking about the IQD. The powerhouses are talking about the monetary reform in a series of chronological events. They're having a powwow so they can tell the citizens...this whole thing is ongoing. It's hot...this thing is moving fast for a reason. 4-5-2020 Newshound Guru Pimpy ...the more I read these articles the more apparent it looks like they're heading possibly to civil war. There's a lot of threats going on. We know that Trump has a new approach to Iraq that is they want them to put their big-boy pants on and want them to kick the training wheels off and they wanted to start doing away with these Iran backed militia groups. As a matter of fact Trump has put together a task force to go in there and start removing them...as far as the dinar is concerned it's going to happen sooner or later. I know a lot of us want it to happen very soon and that's still a high probability...I anticipate Iraq to really really grow into who we think they should be and that is one of the wealthiest nations in the world... 4-5-2020 Newshound Guru Jeff Article "Central Bank: The dollar's appreciation will end this week" ...they're basically saying during the current week they're gonna try to implement some steps to reduce the high exchange rate or high value of the U.S. dollar. They're telling you roughly somewhere during next week or even within a week that they're trying to... devalue the dollar within the country of Iraq... [Thursday's Article said] they're basically saying around the next official holiday Iraq will increase their exchange rate...this article is telling you the same thing. That within about a week they're gonna curb the value of the dollar and reduce it. You've got two articles telling you the same thing from two different angles...that's amazing information. 4-5-2020 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Progress appears to be made on formalizing the new government and prime minister. A vote seems likely next week.
    7 points
  18. 4-6-2020 *** Dinar Rate Update *** The CBI official market rate for the dinar has not been updated since 3-16-2020 - The last reported market rate is 1203.455. Several gurus have mentioned the market rate has increased (which means the value has gone down) in certain Iraqi markets. We're waiting to see what the CBI reports when they officially update. 4-6-2020 Newshound Guru Chattels The current premier-designate has until April 16 to form the next cabinet and be approved by the majority of the parliament – or face a similar fate as Allawi, who failed to get his cabinet of independent technocrats approved after rebellion from Sunni, Kurdish, and some Shiite parties. We shall see... 4-6-2020 Newshound Guru Pimpy Yes, the currency auctions was open Sunday. Yes there was an auction Sunday. They did not sell any physical cash but they did sell digital cash. No auction today...Monday.. 4-6-2020 Newshound Guru Jeff ...even though they told you in the news that they actually have resumed the currency auctions they didn't sell anything. There were zero sales. That's the same as not having currency auctions... 4-6-2020 Newshound Guru Jeff Article "Al-Zarfi reveals the date of the parliamentary to vote on the new government" ...that will be approximately Wednesday to Thursday of this week we're entering into now. 4-6-2020 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG [Reference Mike Cottrell post 4-3-2020: "As far as Exchange protocols have always been to have a DeLarue machine verify each currency. I assume it would still be a sanitary way to do it with minimal contact"] ...None of this is accurate. The De La Rue machine is not an automated authentication protocol. Anyone saying it is – or speaking as an “authority” on the subject is making it up as they go. It is a high end counter and “screening device” – IT DOES NOT AUTHENTICATE ANYTHING. I have spoken to the engineers who designed it (in London) on a number of occasions. This was their description directly to me. Had it been the device everyone is claiming – I would have bought (or leased) one. It is not. Good Monday Morning DV....Have a Blessed Day....RON
    7 points
  19. Looks like yesterday auction was just to bring the dinar right back into compliance with the IMF 2% rules. just my opinion.!
    7 points
  20. I noticed no cash sales on today’s auction...... Do you guys think is to prevent the spread of Covid 19?
    7 points
  21. Yep, in total agreement. It’s not nice to wish the Coronavirus on anyone but have to say I sure wouldn’t care if these particular dudes got a bad case of it. They’ve caused a lot of damage to the Iraqi citizens.
    6 points
  22. In Response to: 4-6-2020 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG [...........]The De La Rue machine is not an automated authentication protocol. Anyone saying it is – or speaking as an “authority” on the subject is making it up as they go. It is a high end counter and “screening device” – IT DOES NOT AUTHENTICATE ANYTHING. I have spoken to the engineers who designed it (in London) on a number of occasions. This was their description directly to me. Had it been the device everyone is claiming – I would have bought (or leased) one. It is not. Just to let you know, most of the counting machines in banks are made by De La Rue - so the next time you go to a bank, look at the name. Ron
    6 points
  23. The American activity, from "military to economist", and neighboring and friendly Iran ... reflected the summary of the "Zarfi" meeting with several points Sunday 05 April 2020 Baghdad / Sky Press In a television interview with Al-Ruzvi, these are the most important points he mentioned and the points of defect that he promised to address, namely: ⁃ I was assigned with parliamentary confidence and a number of political forces ⁃ Dozens of Representatives were present in the assignment ⁃ Corona virus has destroyed health systems in a number of countries ⁃ I called for a quick session of Parliament to vote on the government ⁃ Presidency of the House of Representatives will determine a session soon ⁃ Financial resources scattered in the departments ’accounts that can be used ⁃ Some financial resources are neglected and there are redundant funds ⁃ Several contacts with some countries to obtain international support ⁃ Iraq is in the process of beginning a new phase ⁃ We do not need to militarize and worsen the security situation in the region ⁃ Iraq will not accept any new challenge imposed on it راكات Partnerships with countries will be through the gates of the economy ⁃ Some non-productive institutions, we will scale their role خ A hidden will not to build any project for the country الخ The hidden wills that hinder the implementation of projects must be eliminated ⁃ The problems facing the Baghdad metro project are innumerable ابل The Babylon sewage project from the British contract has been suspended for 4 years ⁃ The Ministry of Industry has become more like social welfare and unproductive ⁃ Oil revenue belongs to the people عام 14 years of the Ministry of Electricity, invokes its collection fees ⁃ Poor and retired people should be exempt from electricity collection ⁃ The tax must be on the commercial and government sectors داخلية Internal and external debts to be paid in the coming period التشغيلية Operating dues come close to 5 trillion dinars per month الأخيرة The recent Ministry of Electricity appointments without financial and planning approval ⁃ The Ministry of Transport is not a winner according to factual data العامة Public companies must partner with the private sector and investors حتاج We need a real reconsideration of all economic policies ⁃ Investing in transportation lines allows us to own marine tankers after a few years ⁃ I have no political contract with others ⁃ We look for social benefit, not problems We do not take unnecessary situations and look for general agreement ⁃ Starting from politics and security does not solve problems With real goals, the community will defend itself الشارع We lost the street and there is no social sympathy for the authority الحكومة The government opposed its actions against demonstrators ⁃ I have no tents and support the real demands of the demonstrators ⁃ Protected protesters through understanding with security forces, especially in Najaf ⁃ The security services are the mainstay of the state, and collision with it cannot be accepted ⁃ We do not accept destabilization, nor do we take any steps that might cause the system to malfunction ⁃ I participated in all previous elections and have alliances with political forces ⁃ There were no attacks on party headquarters and officials when I was in Najaf ⁃ I pledge that there will be no security breach when my government obtains the confidence of Parliament الدولي The international coalition aided Iraq in the war against ISIS ⁃ I asked the American ambassador to schedule troop withdrawal ⁃ We do not need the presence of foreign armies and our forces are able to protect the country We want to reverse the American activity, from military to economic ⁃ There is no point in the current stage of the presence of foreign armies ⁃ I have no animosity with Iran and no Iranian veto ⁃ Iran helped Iraq militarily and economically ⁃ I am a candidate for Iraqi parliamentarians, not from Iranian or foreign parties ⁃ Iran is a friendly and neighboring country and we do not forget who helped us ⁃ There is no benefit from Iraq resorting to strategic armament ⁃ The high level of poverty in the Middle and South Euphrates ⁃ We have no animosities in the region and it is shameful for us to create hotbeds of conflict ⁃ My orientation is with the economy and we welcome all who want to contribute ⁃ It is impossible to accept any party trying to create problems and wars in Iraq ⁃ Work must be made to attract domestic and foreign capital ⁃ My views are economic, not confrontational ⁃ We will distance Iraq from the specter of war and attacks التشكيلة The names of the formation, the government will present it 48 hours before the session ⁃ I did not cross anyone and chatted to everyone ⁃ Most of the names are from the high ranking employees in the country and from various governorates ⁃ The first demand of the demonstrators was to hold the elections تي My mission is to hold free and fair elections بة State prestige and early elections are the most important points of the government curriculum ⁃ There is a general system, and there is no public weapon in the street except the state weapon ⁃ Some gangs kidnap and carry out assassinations ⁃ The demonstrations were caused by the waste of power ⁃ The blocs are honest and wise of the two signatories to my nomination in the Seven Committee ⁃ We demand that everyone resort to the House of Representatives الصد The Sadrist movement supports the formation of the government, and their stance on assignment is positive http://www.skypressiq.net/2020/4/5/عكس-النشاط-الأمريكي-من-عسكري-الى-اقتصادي-وايران-جارة-وصديقة-ملخص-لقاء-الزرفي-بعدة-بنقاط
    6 points
  24. I agree with Rochester and DoD, I don't think I can remember with all the past auctions of not seeing any banks involved with this last auction. Curious to what this mornings auction will look like.
    6 points
  25. Weegie - Take Ur Guru WalkingFeet And Point Him Towards A Cliff ! And Have Him Give Frank A Piggyback ...
    6 points
  26. Someday ALL our squadrons of drones will carry MOAB's - ( just a little dream of mine )
    6 points
  27. Parliamentary integrity opens "fire" on Abdel-Mahdi and two ministers .. "Half of the proceeds from Iraq are sent to the region" and the gallows must be erected! Monday 06 April 2020 Baghdad / Sky Press Member of Parliamentary Integrity Committee accused MP Youssef Al-Kalabi, resigned Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi with financial corruption in collusion with the Minister of Finance. "I told the people, do not wait for the government of Abdul-Mahdi for good since its formation," Al-Kalabi said during a television interview, adding that "the government of Abdul-Mahdi started with a lie." In fighting corruption, "he added," accumulations have been in place since 2003. " Al-Kalabi accused Abdul-Mahdi of wasting public money personally, stressing that “we will file a lawsuit against Abdul-Mahdi for wasting public money, as he deliberately disguised himself in wasting public money in the Kurdistan Region file.” Al-Kalabi said that “The Minister of Finance used his position to waste public money, and Abdul-Mahdi preferred that he be interrogated rather than that he questioned the Minister of Finance.” He added that “The Minister of Finance was not a federal minister and the evidence is the suffering of our Arab provinces. Al-Kalabi pointed out that "the Finance Committee set the revenues of Iraq to be about one trillion dinars," noting that "the Minister of Finance takes half of the revenues of Iraq and sends them to the region," adding that "the Ministry of Finance deliberately obstructs the disbursement of funds to the central and southern governorates for years." He continued, "The Kurdistan region caused a waste of 128 billion dollars, and I hope Abdul Mahdi explains his favorability of the Kurdistan Region file," pointing out that "the Minister of Finance is there to transfer money to the region and that does not matter to him," stressing that "no one knows where the oil revenues go in the Kurdistan region Except God, it is not right to sell three provinces of their oil and share with others their revenues. ” “The Minister of Electricity appointed 70,000 people without financial cover, and he deserves arrest and imprisonment for his appointments,” Al-Kalabi said, adding, “We threaten the demonstrations of those who appointed them if salaries are not allocated to them.” He added that the treatment of our crises is financial, and there is a default by Abdel-Mahdi and his finance minister, referring to the corruption of oil licensing rounds, which amounted to approximately $ 45 billion, and the file of the Tsubishi that was revealed by Jamal Al-Asadi, “Tamtam”, pointing out that there are large personalities who will fall into the investigation file in the oil licensing rounds, Stressing that corruption has become the first file after the defeat of terrorism, and if the gallows are not installed for the corrupt we will not see a decline in corruption. Al-Kalabi demanded that the political blocs rush to resolve the prime minister, pointing out that "the state administration has reached a shameful stage and there are farhoods since the start of the demonstrations, pointing out that Abdul-Mahdi did not deal with crises and lost the prestige of the state." http://www.skypressiq.net/2020/4/6/النزاهة-النيابية-تفتح-النار-على-عبد-المهدي-ووزيرين-نصف-عائدات-العراق-ترسل-ل-الإقليم-ولابد-من-نصب-المشانق
    5 points
  28. Rockets land near Halliburton oil site in Iraq's Basra No damage or casualties were reported. Rockets landed near a site managed by US oil company Halliburton and state-run companies in Iraq’s southern city of Basra early on Monday, without causing damage or casualties, oil and police sources said. Police said that three Katyusha rockets landed near the sites at the Burjesia residential and operations headquarters west of Basra at around 3am local time. Officials from the state-run Basra Oil Company (BOC), that operates oil production in the south, said the attack did not impact production and export operations. A rocket launcher and some unused rockets were found in a nearby farmland area, local police said. Almost all foreign staff have left the country due to the global coronavirus pandemic and so the accommodation was largely empty. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the rocket attack and police said they deployed additional forces to carry out search operation in the area. The attacks came as US forces withdrew from Al Taqaddum Air Base and handed over operations to Iraqi forces over the weekend. “The transfer of Taqaddum (Habbaniya) air base is another step forward in the ongoing partnership between Iraqi Security Forces and the anti-ISIS international military Coalition,” Brig Gen Vincent Barker, coalition's director of sustainment, said in a statement. Over the last month, the coalition has transferred four bases to Iraqi security forces as it consolidates forces into a smaller number of key locations. "This wouldn’t be possible without the Iraqi security forces’ proven capability to bring the fight to ISIS," Brig Gen Barker said. Coalition spokesman, Col Miles Caggins, said the withdrawal came "after months of planning. At least 500 coalition troops had departed the air base, transferring $3.5 million in property to the Iraqi government. Col Caggins said that the Iraqi Ministry of Defence "remains strong against ISIS in Anbar Province" Al Taqqadum Air Base has hosted US Marines, Italian, Canadian and Spanish forces. The withdrawal is a result of the victory over ISIS but also in response to repeated attacks by Iran-backed Iraqi militias leading the US to change footing in the country. The current coronavirus outbreak is also thought to be speeding the process as it halts most training programmes for Iraqi soldiers. Some Western troops are being pulled out of Iraq altogether and those who remain are being taken to larger facilities. Tensions between Washing and Tehran has increased during the last few months in Iraq after the killing of Iranian general Qassem Suliemani and Kataib Hezbollah founder Abu Mahdi Al Muhandis. They were killed in a US operation in Baghdad in early January which triggered a series of tick-for tack attacks between the two states in Iraq. Several US soldiers and contractors, as well as a British soldier, have been killed in attacks since the start of the year. Updated: April 6, 2020 01:41 PM
    5 points
  29. Democrats, Republicans, Independent, don’t mean a damn thing right now. Oh really caddie man?? Then you must have missed Gov Gavin Newsom of Mexifornia admit that this is the perfectly opportune time to progress the liberal agenda. He said it at a presser on TV for the entire country to see. Perhaps you miss it. I don't recall any Repub referencing ANYTHING like this at anytime during this pandemic. Perhaps I missed something, don't think so. I could not be a liberal, could not look at myself in the mirror if my party did the things the Rats do. Repubs have their faults, but they look like cub scouts compared to the socialist DemoRats. And they are so brazen now they don't even try to hide it anymore. Power hungry, corrupt, greedy, mentally ill, political FOOLS!!
    5 points
  30. Ron Thanks, The "Plot" thickens and we patiently wait for the RV & RI...😁😁👍
    5 points
  31. Something Suddenly? Go RI 😎 Go RV 🤩 No More Coronavirus 😷
    5 points
  32. YOWZER!!!! Let's hang the crooks! This guy isn't holding back anything. Good for him! I hope it produces some action. Mary B, I just want to say how much I, and others, appreciate all your posts. I especially like that you post relevant and informative articles and leave out the inconsequential ones. So, thank you! I see that you are not VIP and as a way for us to thank you, I wonder if the mods could get admin to set up an account for you under Gift Cards (because right now, you can only send a Gift Card if you have the person's email address). Then those of us who would like to demonstratively show you our appreciattion, can send you something ($1 or whatever) that you can apply toward a VIP membership. You've become a valued member here and it seems right you that should save some money at cash by using Adam's group discount on bank fees (that comes with VIP). Can one of the mods look into this and see if this can be done? Thanks!
    5 points
  33. https://www.ino.com/ WOWZERS!!! AND RIGHT AT THE STARTING BELL ON A MONDAY MORNING!!! YYYEEEAAAHHH BBBAAABBBYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Moola Nova!
    5 points
  34. Iraq welcomes Washington's initiative to conduct bilateral negotiations based on the concepts presented in the strategic framework Iraq welcomed the initiative of the United States to conduct bilateral negotiations based on the concepts presented in the strategic framework. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it had received a letter from its American counterpart in this regard. Minister Muhammad Ali al-Hakim said in a tweet to him, "The State Department received a letter from the US State Department proposing to conduct negotiations based on the concepts presented in the strategic framework and to conduct a comprehensive review on the future of relations in the economic, cultural, trade and security exchanges bilateral and regionally." He added: We welcome this initiative and we will set a suitable date for the talks. https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/ar/Story/192961/العراق-يرحب-بمبادرة-واشنطن-بإجراء-مفاوضات-ثنائية-مبنية-على-المفاهيم-المطروحة-في-الإطار-الاستراتيجي
    5 points
  35. Sunday April 5, 2020 I’ve been reading and looking at charts a good part of the day and I’m going to give you my thoughts on the Stock Market. We had a little selloff on Wednesday but we held the support line Thurs and Friday. Last week was a tough week for traders who thought the bottom was in and that we would go higher. Monday was a good rally but Tuesday and Wednesday were very humbling. Thursday we got the spike in oil on President Trump’s tweet but there is a lot of work to do to get that oil situation back on track. Last Friday President Trump warned the next few weeks would be tough weeks in the battle with the CV Crisis. Last week was a very tough week indeed but the Markets handled the Infection Rates and Deaths without panic. Even with the very horrible weekly unemployment news the Market did not sell off in the manner I thought. The trading was calm, rational, and orderly ( at least from my perspective). I saw a lot of algo machine trades which makes for tough Day Trading Conditions for me. According to what I have read, the CDC is claiming the CV curve should hit its peak in the next 11 days. Going forward this this week I would like to see a few things 1. I am hoping for some good news on New Therapies, Drugs, or Vaccines. We need a glimmer of hope that are Healthcare Professionals can get a leg up on this horrible disease. 2. The VIX has come way off it’s highs of 2 weeks ago but Volatility remains high as we are not even halfway through this Pandemic according to Dr. Fauci. 3. I would love to see us bounce up in another rally this week starting tomorrow since we held support around 2450 on the S&P. I would love to see us break through the 20 ema and start a nice retrace back to respectability from the selloff last month. 4. It’s truly amazing ( or rigged) how the Markets always gets back to a somewhat neutral state on Friday’s. Looking at that S&P chart I could make a case for up or down action starting tomorrow. If you cornered me I would say we may get another rally. You should know my position by now. I’m a Day Trader until the Price gets over the EMA 20. At that time I will look to possibly make a few Swing Trades. I will not go Long Investment buys until the CV is under control. This market is still very news driven. Below are 2 charts of the S&P 500. The first one is a Daily chart. I circled the pertinent information. 1. RSI at the top went flat last week showing the sideways movement the last 3 days. This is a good thing. This Market needs time to catch its breath and consolidate. 2. The 50EMA is clearly below the 200EMA and doesn’t look to be swinging up yet. We are in a Bear Market. It will take time for the 50EMA to get back above the 200 EMA. Months imo!! 3. I circled the last 3 days action. It’s a good sign that we held Wednesday’s low. 4. MACD flattened the last few days much like the RSI. The Market took a little break. I’m showing the weekly chart only to emphasize the fact if the news gets ugly in the coming week and people panic sell we could break all current support levels and head to the June 2016 lows. Bet your last dollar there are people with an agenda that want to see that. They will be peddling fear, and doom and gloom to attain their goal of getting people to sell the 401k’s. I still haven’t seen total capitulation and think we will eventually hit that June 2016 low around 1700-1800. I hope not but there are so many variables with this CV. THE ECONOMY IS MOSYLT CLOSED FOR BUSINESS. If the CV duration lasts past June the the year will be in a serious situation. Let’s take it one day at a time and pray for the people who are ill and the families who have lost loved ones. I am also praying for our Brave healthcare workers and people working on vaccines and Therapies/Drugs.
    5 points
  36. I don't see any scenario where Zurfi gets approved by this parliament. This is a no-compromise situation. Anyone who's not an Iranian puppet will dissolve parliament. There's no middle ground. I do see Saleh appointing himself and proceeding with reforms. Maybe he dissolves parliament, maybe he doesn't, but either way the militias will start attacking. That's the real reason for the US troop movements and Iranian saber rattling. They're waiting on Saleh's move.
    5 points
  37. Monday, 06 April 2020 03:53 PM The State Department sponsors to send $ 3,000 to each Iraqi stuck abroad The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today, Monday, that it will guarantee to send 3,000 dollars to each Iraqi stuck abroad. "The Iraqi embassies abroad will deliver the money to the stranded Iraqis, " said ministry spokesman Ahmed al-Sahaf . The ministry called "the people of the stranded to review its headquarters to hand over the amount and complete the procedures," noting that "the maximum amount sent is only $ 3,000 per person." Al-Sahaf stressed that "the Iraqi embassies and missions guarantee the delivery of food supplies to hundreds of stranded and resident Iraqis," noting that " Iraqi embassies and missions abroad are Iraqi homes https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/ar/Story/192999/الخارجية-تتكفل-بإرسال-3000-دولار-لكل-عراقي-عالق-في-الخارج
    4 points
  38. Sorry anybody who thinks this is no big deal is delusional! coorslight21 please tell your niece there are many people who appreciate every day how she is putting her life on the line for us saps who are sitting on our couch. I appreciate every hand she holds and the prayers I am sure she says to every patient she attends to. These are the true patriots of the United States in this point in time. Democrats, Republicans, Independent, don’t mean a damn thing right now. God bless all the Doctors and nurses throughout the world. As I say in jest many times but it applies for real in this situation. Our hospital workers have balls of a 1000 camels! For real coorslight21 all my prayers to your niece!
    4 points
  39. satellite surveil every square inch of iraq till the terrorist find their final homeland destination .
    4 points
  40. Nice premarket pop with a little follow thru. We are sitting right on the 20EMA. Let’s see if we break it or get scared and back down. Good action so far.
    4 points
  41. When we’re stuck in fight-flight because of worries or anxiety, our bodies are wasting a ton of energy because it actually thinks it might die at that current moment. And all that energy that’s gone now makes our bodies weaker and more vulnerable. Being afraid is literally making you even more susceptible to getting sick. And guess what else happens when you stay in fight-flight-freeze mode? You’re in a SELFISH, self-protective state. You literally lose the capability of thinking or having empathy. This is where the racism is coming from because people are so afraid and they’re only looking out for themselves. It’s what prevents us from thinking clearly and end up making matters worse. Such as the people who are in denial and go outdoors when unnecessary and put other people at risk. Or those who take up physicians’ time saying they think they have the virus when their symptoms aren’t even related. This takes time away from serving people who are actually infected. How to Powerfully Boost Your Immune System So while taking proper precautions during these times, do the things that keep your immune system strong. Taking the steps to help your brain feel safe puts your body out of fight-flight state and into a rest and digest state where your body is in recovery and ultimately maximizes your health. So how can you do this? Practice the act of shifting your focus to things you are grateful for. Take some time to think about the things you have other’s don’t. Or if that’s hard be grateful for try thinking about all the people in the front lines working their asses off to contain this pandemic. Whatever it is you do, take notice of things until you actually feel grateful. Doing this immediately gets you out of the fight-flight state. And practice empathy. Spend time connecting with your loved ones that you are home with. Laugh with them. Tell them you appreciate them. Spreading that joy to others boosts their immune systems as well. Spend these next few weeks as if it will be a long while before you have this rare time to connect with your loved ones at home or just have your alone time to recharge. And send your love to those who are getting ill because this is bigger than just ourselves. Turn off The News And Turn on Your Personal Connections The statistics you are seeing all over the media are not necessarily 100% accurate. For example, the mortality rate will likely end up being lower as we continue gathering data especially because of all the unconfirmed cases that are out there. And if you’re really curious about the data, search for science-based discussions from credible platforms other than the news. But limit that as well so you can take your mind off of this for a moment. With that said, take the proper precautions. Practice proper hand hygiene. Avoid large gatherings. And implement social distance. But don’t do all this out of fear. Do it as an act of service where you actually are preventing the potential deaths of more people. And instead of the news, watch something entertaining that makes you laugh and smile. Or perhaps break out that board game you used to love playing. Or get some sun! Going for a walk outside and getting some vitamin D also boosts your immune system. Or maybe pick up an old hobby you haven’t had the time to do until now. Whatever it is, being less concerned and afraid is what will help you make the best decisions and make your immune system stronger. Why Feeling Brave During Scary Times is Easier Than You Think For those of you who read this and feel like it’s cliché advice because this is hard for you to implement: I want to take a moment to provide some food for thought. In 2009, Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone ran a study in which he had a group of people learn to play a simple melody on the piano. Then he split them up into two groups. One group practiced the melody on a keyboard for two hours a day over the next five days. Then he had the other group sit in front of the keyboard for the same amount of time, but didn’t have them play. Instead, he had them imagine playing the melody on the keyboard. Photo by Michal Czyz on Unsplash During the whole study, Dr. Pascual-Leone was mapping the brain activity of all the participants before, during and after the experiment. And the results were shocking. He found the same exact brain changes happened in both groups. This meant that the brains of the people who only imagined playing the piano changed in a way as if they were really playing it. What does this mean? Our brains do not know the difference between imagination and reality. So how does this apply to you? If you’ve been anxious, worried, or afraid with all the uncertainty that exists around us, it means you can choose to be courageous, bold and confident simply by imagining what that would feel like. This means how you feel is YOUR choice. You Have a Lot More Power Over Your Feelings Than You Think Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash I want you to sit with this truth for a second. Your thoughts produce your feelings. If I had a brain scan hooked up to you, I can see what it looks like when you have a thought about something. You’d see a pulse of electrical activity occur at that moment. And that electrical activity stimulates the release of chemicals called neuropeptides that will communicate with your body to produce a feeling. So the thoughts you have determine how you feel. So if you’ve ever thought about someone you loved and then you felt all bubbly inside, that’s what’s happening. Or if you think about scary thoughts about all the bad things that can happen to you, then you feel your heart pounding along with the fear that comes with it. And if it’s proven that we can make changes occur in our brain simply by imagining it, then it means we can get out of the self-protective fight-flight state by imagining things that make us feel good instead of afraid. It’s your decision. How to Activate Your Brain’s Superpowers And Body’s Immune System There’s one part of your brain that has all of your amazing capabilities such as your decision making, critical thinking, and creative skills. But here’s the problem. Research shows the best part of our brain is turned off for about 70% of our adult lives When we are in the selfish fight-flight state, we turn off this amazing part of our brain known as the prefrontal cortex. And when your prefrontal cortex is off, you prevent your immune system from operating at it’s best. It’s also what makes you feel stuck and unable to figure out the best solutions for yourself especially if you’ve been taking a hit financially. And worst of all, you do not have the capability of having empathy. So that means if you’re with your loved ones and you’re feeling afraid for them, you can try to justify it all you want, but the person you’re really focused on is yourself. So while people are behaving like this is the apocalypse, spend the time to help comfort those around you who are genuinely afraid. Meet them where they are at and acknowledge that yes this can be scary, but do what it takes to brighten them up. Not only will you make them feel better, but you actually make their bodies stronger. I promise you, it will go a long way. More than ever, this is a time to stand together. So let’s make empathy and connection even more contagious than fear. 4/1/20 UPDATE: It has come to my attention that this article is going viral. Medical doctors and nurses are even sharing this. As a result, I am most moved to read posts about how this has brought comfort to people and even moved them to make a conscious decision to step up and figure out ways to help out. People have decided to work together online and make masks for law enforcement and health care workers. It’s this exact decision to get out of fight-flight and into empathy that is helping people collectively make an impact. It will save lives because you did so. Yes, this virus is taking people's lives. Yes, people on the front lines like my wife are short on supplies and could use more support. My heart breaks for the people we are losing to this virus. And what will be even more heartbreaking is if we don’t all collectively do whatever we can to help slow the spread. And the truth is this: When we stay stuck in fear, we are not capable of fully contributing to the current needs that exist. So to all who read this and are moved to continue spreading that support to those around you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You truly are changing the world. Want to Learn How to Turn On Your Superpowers at Will? Now is a time more than ever where your skills, talents and potential are desperately needed. If you’ve been becoming more aware that you’ve been in the disempowering fight-flight state, then you might be wondering how you can begin to tap into the part of yourself that’s extraordinary. The part of you that you know deep down can make a great impact on the world. Learn how neuroscience can significantly improve your decision making, critical thinking, and creative skills in my free in-depth training, How to Activate Your Brain’s Superpowers: A science-backed approach to discover your passions, find your purpose and transform your life https://medium.com/the-mission/why-coronavirus-should-be-the-least-of-your-worries-d6ed6abe75bc This post of yours is really over the top.....are you telling me here if I don't fear covid 19 I won't get it?.....does that work with the flu?......heart attack....stroke? I can just will these all away? Activate my brains superpowers??.??....Really? Are you delusional?.......or just stupid? Try this reality....a niece of mine works at Beaumont Hospital in the Detroit area....they currently have 840+ covid patients......these nurses and Dr.'s are making life and death decisions every day....hundreds are dying ..... So here's a challenge for you tough guy.....jump in your car.....drive to Beaumont....volunteer!....better yet......no big deal....right?....decline all PPE.....hey....this is all a farce?.....right? I promise I'll send flowers...... Just the facts! CL
    4 points
  42. I would force them to stand up and RV. These guys will only keep begging until someone stops it.
    4 points


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