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Actually he said he saw them in TV coverage, interviews with shop keepers. Would you know how to capture that and post it online? Okie is genuine and probably one of the best sources in the Dinar community. Too bad people bash... why? what is the purpose of that? I have also read people bashing Okie for saying last November that the RV was going to occur. But if I'm not mistaken... it did for a short time. I for one, hope Okie does not let some ignoramuses make him want to "fade into the background" GO RV! I think we are closer than ever... REALLY? to get followers? Anyone who thinks like that probably needs to grow up a little...

Advice for newbies.... Vets! you should know this by now. Do NOT get too UP or too DOWN based on articles.... here is another one from the same day 10/27 which I haven't even seen on this forum LINK: http://www.rferl.org/content/Key_Iraqi_Bloc_Signals_Readiness_To_Compromise_In_Coalition_Talks/2203256.html * Key Iraqi Bloc Signals Readiness To Compromise In Coalition Talks Iyad Allawi’s bloc says it no longer insists on the post of prime minister. October 27, 2010 BAGHDAD — Former Prime Minister Iyad Allawi’s Al-Iraqiyah bloc, which won the most seats in the March parliamentary elections, says it is prepared to compromise for the sake of ending the deadlock and forming a new government, RFE/RL’s Radio Free Iraq reports. Leading Al-Iraqiyah member Jamal al-Battikh told RFE/RL on October 26 that his bloc no longer insisted on the post of prime minister and will settle for president. He said Al-Iraqiyah had also dropped its objections to incumbent Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki serving a second term. He recalled that Allawi “has made it clear he is willing to bend, so long as such a gesture is in the interests of the Iraqi people.” Battikh added that “we do not want another seven months of stalemate, with the various factions sticking to their intransigent positions.” Iraqi political parties have failed to agree on the composition of a new government since parliamentary elections on March 7 in which three parties had strong showings. But Muhsin al-Sadun, a senior member of the Kurdish bloc, said on October 26 that the Kurds’ demand to retain the presidential post is unchanged, and incumbent Jalal Talabani remains their sole candidate. But he added that the Kurdish bloc cannot prevent someone from running against Talabani when the new parliament convenes to vote for a president. Khalid al-Asadi, a senior official in the National Alliance comprising the two main Shi’ite blocs — Maliki’s State of Law and Islamic cleric Ammar al-Hakim’s Iraqi National Alliance — said that the alliance was still keen to include Al-Iraqiyah in any government it formed. But he said that “if they choose to be in the opposition, the National Alliance will press ahead without them. Nevertheless, the new government will be representative of all Iraqi communities.” Asadi predicted that “the political deadlock will end next week at the latest, as the parliament is obliged to meet to elect a new speaker within two weeks.” Iraq’s Supreme Court on October 24 ordered the country’s parliament back to work, ruling that the deadlock that has dragged on for more than seven months is unconstitutional. Many Iraqis hope the court ruling will serve as a catalyst to expedite negotiations between the various factions.

Spill it Sonny - "I will come on chat and let everyone know..." blah blah - look at me everyone, I need attention too.

By Leila Fadel Washington Post Foreign Service Monday, October 4, 2010; 2:26 PM BAGHDAD - Officials from the Sunni-backed slate that won the most votes in Iraq's parliamentary election said Monday that they might support letting Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki keep his job if their top candidate is sworn in as president with expanded powers. That new authority would broaden the presidency's mostly ceremonial role to include foreign policy, defense and energy sectors, said a senior official inside the largely Sunni-backed Iraqiya bloc. The deal would stop Iraqiya's planned boycott of a Maliki government and end a seven-month impasse that has put Iraq in limbo since the March 7 vote. It would also achieve U.S. goals of an inclusive government, with Maliki and secular Shiite Ayad Allawi sharing power and representing both Iraq's Sunni and Shiite Arab votes. The deal was proposed Sunday night during a conversation between Allawi and the leader of Maliki's largest group of supporters, Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, said a senior official inside the Sunni bloc. He spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject. "Muqtada said it won't keep the alliance with Maliki unless Dr. Allawi is the president with more authorities," the official said. "I think this is acceptable." Maliki's nomination is largely backed by the Sadrists, followers of Sadr, who opposes U.S. presence in Iraq. To win the premiership, Maliki must get more than half of parliament's 325 votes. He has about 132 declared backers and needs about 32 more. Such an agreement would rob the Kurds of the powerful kingmaker role they're playing in the selection process. The Kurdish alliance of about 57 seats became the ultimate prize after Iraqiya and some within the Shiite coalition, called the National Alliance, that chose Maliki rejected his nomination. The Kurds became the decision-makers on which rival would prevail. A deal between Allawi and Maliki would weaken Kurdish influence but promote a more inclusive government. Although the Kurds are still insisting they have the right to Iraq's presidency, officials are divided and could be flexible on this demand, a senior Kurdish official said. "I wouldn't discount it," the official said of the tentative deal, "but it's still very complicated." Following the Sunday night talks, Iraqiya had yet to officially meet with members of Maliki's State of Law bloc, Shiite and Iraqiya legislators said Monday. But Maliki seemed to be open to the proposal, the Shiite legislator said. The two sides expect to discuss the arrangement when Allawi returns from a visit to Cairo. "I think Maliki will agree with this because he wants to guarantee [iraqiya's] 91 votes," the legislator said. Because Allawi, a Shiite, leads a largely Sunni-backed bloc, the legislator from within the National Alliance said there's concern that Sunnis would reject the agreement. Making Allawi president would put Iraq's top jobs in the hands of Shiites and possibly the Kurds. Allawi's bloc is not as united, and many believe it could easily splinter under pressure. Members of Maliki's party would not confirm the offer and said negotiators would need to review any important deals with Iraqiya. They acknowledged that without the support of the largely Sunni-backed bloc they could not achieve the desired coalition government, said Ali al-Alaq, a leading legislator from Maliki's bloc. On Sunday, Maliki called for Iraqiya's participation in his potential government. "There are signs from Iraqiya and some members in the bloc that they want to be partners in the government," Alaq said. "This is an important decision that needs to be reviewed, especially because the Kurds want the presidency, and they are our real partners." Sadrists boosted Maliki's chances at Iraq's premiership on Friday by backing his nomination from the National Alliance. The move alarmed U.S. officials who had discouraged a substantive Sadrist role in the new government because of their hostility toward the American presence in Iraq. Maliki, a divisive figure, has led the country since 2006 and has been accused of centralizing power, circumventing security ministries and leading with dictatorial tendencies. He has alienated political partners by refusing their demands, arresting Sadrists and sending the Iraqi army north to interfere in Arab- Kurdish disputes. He has also been accused of using Iraqi security forces for his own purposes. The United States has long supported a power-sharing agreement between Maliki and Allawi that would leave Maliki as prime minister but put Allawi into a different but powerful role in Iraq's government. The Sadrists' move might reinvigorate a plan that U.S. officials believed was all but dead. They've urged Iraqi officials to expedite the formation of an inclusive government out of concern that the political limbo could eat away at security gains over the past two years. But Maliki doesn't have much time to collect the votes he needs to secure his seat as prime minister of the new Iraqi government. The Sadrist support has a time limit. "According to the constitution, he has one month to form the government," said Mohammed al-Darraji, a Sadrist legislator. "If he can't fulfill his commitment to attract other parties, then we have to go for another choice, and we'll withdraw our support." A Kurdish delegation has been furiously meeting with political blocs in Baghdad as they rush to make a decision about whom to back as prime minister. U.S. officials are banking that the Kurds will not participate in a government that doesn't represent Iraq's vulnerable mosaic of ethnic and religious groups and force a more representative government. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/04/AR2010100403202.html

THANKS for this POST!! Gooooo RVVVVV!!

Ulitmately, I think Iran has a gun to his back and some watch to his flank.... but, the corruption is going to do him in... a choice has been floated - step aside, jail, or worse... tough spot and he deserves it

Sources: a crucial meeting today between Allawi and Hakim Bar News | 22-07-2010 بغداد/ اور نيوز Baghdad / Orr News Sources close to the Iraqi coalition that will be important for the meeting between the President shortly after the Iraqi List, Iyad Allawi and President of the Islamic Supreme Council of Ammar al-Hakim, noting that the meeting will be crucial in negotiations to form the government. The sources, who declined to give her that "the upcoming meeting between Iyad Allawi and Ammar al-Hakim, will probably be the last game before the announcement of a government." "The meeting will be crucial in forming the government, and will be followed by other meetings for the distribution of ministries and posts sovereign," pointing out "There are positive signs in this meeting." The sources pointed out that there is the belief prevails among the Iraqi List, said that "everyone is aware that Iraq is will the government," and noted that there is a formal invitation from the President of the Kurdistan region Massoud Barzani and sent to Iraq, adding that "no meeting will be in the Irbil, between Allawi and Maliki and Muqtada al-Sadr at the official invitation of Mr. Massoud Barzani. " http://translate.googleusercontent.c...cqSV1g_ZntjmnQ I have trouble with the translation sometimes.... does this mean the meeting in Arbil is not needed??? :D

5/3rd in Ohio (North Canton) began telling everyone that they would only sell dinars if you had an account with the bank. This was about 2 weeks ago. I had already purchased there about 4 times, as well as other friends. They claimed it took too long. However, when picking up my last order I saw the log book of orders, there were about 18-20 orders since January of this year. for what its worth... GO RV!!

thank you!

Either the UN knows the deal is done, and are ready to discuss without fear of looking foolish.... or this is a hard deadline - for Iraq to get it done... I think it sounds positive. thoughts?

Hope this works - same article on another site. http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ar&tl=en&u=http://al-iraqnews.net/new/ajeel/17684.html&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhgT87P7Wn_duer8eR4B1D1hjmuGag

Where is Nathan1606's posting?

my hope, they have just added IQD to this pick list .... still doing the IT stuff.... Go RV!!

Thanks for the post

what is the HCL?