[Okies Latest Post-11-16]

I like reading your posts also okie. hate to see you go.

[Cancellation of the Baghdad Operations Command and the transfer of the security file to the Ministry of Interior]

This is good news.....I agree!

[On A Scale Of 1 - 10]

I think of all the young men and women who shed their blood and made the ultimate sacrifice so that these folks would have a democracy.....

[Obama congratulates Maliki and emphasizes the necessity of activating the strategic framework agreement]

Obama IMO wants this RV as bad as those invested want it. Heck he's probably invested! He's tired of being the long-tailed cat in the room full of rocking chairs... He so wants his poll numbers to rebound!

[Christians find some unlikely supporters in IRAQ]

http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2030747,00.html?xid=yahoo-feat

A good article on Muslim support of Christians in IRAQ. It also refers to the 8 month wait on the seating of the government and the part Christians are typically playing in the economy.

[IMF-G20 GROWTH FORECASTS "DISTINCTLY OPTIMISTIC"]

Focus on what's highlighted in Red..........Very encouraging!!!

[The RV Deception!]

Great Food for Thought.....Thanks for taking the time to post! Heck, most folks in the US don't know who the VP or Senators are from their own states....A lot of people just don't have the extra income to invest and aren't willing to assume the risk...

[BBB letter]

yahoo....if 25,000 Dinar is selling for 160.00 USD I've made money already (extremely tongue and cheek)