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Just tried the link Rocketman, and although I see the headline, don't seem to be able to see the content, I must be doing something wrong. Could you tell me how to read any text please? Thanks.

Mopper that was really funny! I counter everything I do that is remotely risky with having a silly grin on my face most of the time, that way people think you are extremely happy or the village idiot. I just keep Iraq in a box in my head, titled, Speculation. After three years it's a bit dusty, but hoping for the cleaners coming in soon. Don't feel foolish, feel brave and empowered by taking the risk. Walking on the wild side can be fun, and far less boring than sitting and saying, 'Sigh....what if' Courage mon ami

I would really love to go too. The cradle of civilization, just would be so awesome. Definitely up for it when the time comes.

All very good news. Merci beaucoup Tony.

Nice to be reminded of that pressure too K98. Thanks.

That sounds very good V.

Dinerry, you are such a happy upbeat person, just keep it up!! The dinar aside, you are great fun, I giggle everytime you post

I would like to say thank you too from England and France. Merci and Gros bisous.

Just Fabulous. Thank you for the post.

There are very few really true blue's in this world, and Steve you are one of them, along with my favourites here, Viper, Chief, Phoenix, Scooter and zzzzzzzzz to name the top of them. Sir, I salute you for being so compassionate to so many, with no agenda. And I am quite sure that Adam has far too much business acumen to ban you from here. What a very silly mistake that would be. I wasn't even on the calls, but see the joy they have brought, and that is an awesome thing to do, people happy makes me happy. Thank you.

That's a juicy little titbit, thanks very much for that Dinerry.

Baghdad, Nov. 12 (AKnews) - The Iraqiya list led by the former Prime Minister, Ayad Allawi, stated on Friday, that it will attend the coming parliamentary meetings after ending the misunderstanding at yesterday's meeting, indicating that its withdrawal from yesterday's meeting is not related to its position from the political process and the formation of the next government. It was understood that Iraqiya wanted to withdraw from the parliament for not including the political agreement signed by the outgoing Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Kurdistan Region's President Massoud Barzani within the agenda of yesterday's meeting. Jamal al-Battikh, told AKnews, that the list will be present in tomorrow's meeting at the second parliamentary meeting as it accepted to be part of the government national partnership government. "Our withdrawal from yesterday's meeting was to consult and discuss an issue, and the points of dispute will be resolved before attending tomorrow's meeting” said Battikh The Iraqiya List agreed with other political blocs that its leader Ayad Allawi will head the National Council for Strategic Policies, which is part of the executive power and replace the National Security Council in addition to other tasks, and commit the ministers, each according to his major to attend the necessary meetings. The Council includes: The local and foreign policies, the economic and monetary affairs, security and military affairs, oil, gas, electricity, water, environment, and food security affairs. Its functions are developing common and responsible visions about managing the strategic files in the State's supreme institutions about the economic, political, security, services, energy issues, and others. Reported by Yazn al-Shemmari Rn/Ak/AKnews

It might help if you looked at the ACTUAL news at the end of the session today. It wobbled like a jelly with the Diva Allawi throwing a bit of a hissy fit, but was rectified at the end of the day. The news is just such a twisted beast isn't it?

Great day indeed Viper, so many thanks for always being around.

Just wanted to say you are all so kind keeping us in ze loop. Wonder where Steve has gone, hope he's alright, might be having a quick snifter with Shabs!!

For once in my life I am speechless. But can manage THANK YOU. I am going to hop down to the village church now, Remembrance Day, and feel the need to be there. My hat is at a very jaunty angle. Blimey, just thank you.

Hello there is news breaking on Aljazeera regarding a united government, a sharing government, being announced as of now, not quite sure how much I will be able to keep up with, but if any peeps can tune into this news channel, it may be informative.

Such a great post, well thought out and written, so much better than reading the Arabish idiocy everyday. No disrespect to those that post it. I disagree with you Mr SaudiRick, this has come straight from the heart, much easier to read than chat babble!!! Thank you so much for this breath of fresh air. I cannot begin to explain how very sorry I feel for the decent Iraqi people having to live through all of the deceit and lies everyday of their lives. Well done.

Maybe it's because I am European, British and second home in France, which by the way was very rudely alluded to earlier this week, but I find it incredible that you people who constantly turn on this person are even bothering???????????????? Perhaps it is a cultural difference, but thus far, no-one has been right about the RV, so why does he get slated so much? Everyone who has been 'selling' the dream has been making money, not least Adam, just don't get the mentality. If you hate and berate him, why not ignore. All the best, with whatever you believe.

I just get the impression this is pure commentary from observers in Iraq. Fairly sure that they know no more than us. Just their opinions. And if you live in a country that is so censored and misinformed I am sure that if they were telling us a donkey was a rabbit they probably believe it. I am not dissing it, never have gone down the road of the get rich quick brigade, but it makes sense to view this just as it is. Thanks V.

BRAVISSIMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ENCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely fantastic, I can't stop giggling :lol: :lol: :lol:

Tommy, can you please stop shouting, we have all got a headache in here :lol:

I think we are being smoked again!! Baghdad, Oct. 29 (AKnews) – A member of the State of Law Coalition (SLC) led by the outgoing Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said on Friday that the meeting between the political blocs scheduled for Sunday is unlikely to result in a consensus and it is improbable that the governmental crisis will be resolved in the near future. Abdullah Iskandar told AKnews that the postponement of discussions concerning the main points of contention between the blocs during their meeting on Wednesday indicates a general lack of seriousness in resolving these differences. For the past seven months since the inconclusive March elections, Iraq’s parliament has seen little activity as the political blocs have been locked in negotiations over the formation of the next government. In a bid to resolve the crisis, Kurdistan Region’s President, Massoud Barzani, sent a proposal to the lawmakers in Baghdad that suggested reducing the powers of the Prime Minister, establishing an executive committee that includes representatives of all political factions to play a key role in decision making, and shaping a government based on consensus. Iskandar said that the SLC were unable to accept Mr. Barzani’s proposal as a reduction of prime ministerial powers would be unlawful. “These powers are constitutional, and can not be withdrawn except by a constitutional amendment,” he said. One Kurdistan Blocs Coalition (KBC) member painted a very different picture of the Wednesday meeting. Mahma Khalil told AKnews that the assembly had allowed for the convergence of the different factions and that all the political blocs were keen to continue the talks. "All blocs want to participate in the next government” he said, “and no party wants to form the opposition". Sunday’s meeting between representatives of the different factions is to prepare the ground for a gathering in Erbil of all political leaders in the coming days which aims at a consensus over the allocation of the key governmental posts. Reported by Yazn al-Shemmari Rn/Ka/AKnews

It is great entertainment though, and I also have been holding dinar for a few years, but not had an election to contend with before Eagleman, so that throws a bigger iron into the fire I think. Iraq has progressed enormously from four years ago.

Makes me wonder whether it is a done deal with Mailiki. But I am no guru. Just having a little bet with myself and the dog lol, that Mahdi still has a chance of the PM.