Soldiering4U

Look I am not trying to be a negative Nancy... but if you are going to post an opinion as fact you need to back it up yourself with articles other wise it is a rumor or a chat topic I mean am i missing something but doesn't it say on the forum when posting NEWS to have it backed by a link... why am I getting bashed for that... I want this to happen as of yesterday too but I want fact NOT opinion.... sorry for seeking the truth...

Very well put I still have mixed emotions on this one though... I don't know if I should be appalled by the ignorance or infuriated because a treasonous soldier is being portrayed as a hero for putting our national security at risk...

I agree, however I just try to be balanced in posting I would love to post just the fun pumping us up stuff but that isn't me... in a quest for truth you must consider both sides until their is a clear winner... thanks for the positive posts... I would give you all a + but seems that I have ran out for the day sorry

it is so funny their are once again news articles coming out saying the exact opposite of one another but if I had to make a bet on one it wouldn't be the NY Times.... LOL

WOW for a new guy you are a jerk.... and we have enough of them here so if that is all you are about their are other websites GO TO THEM and stay away from here.... Back to your question miss depending on your investment pay out you take that number and times it by the rv rate (investment amount X rv rate '1.00-3.22 or what ever'= your new money situation) This is how I have been doing my math any hoo and it seems to work... however if anyone has a more intelligent answer please do share... I am tired of people asking questions and getting bashed on by jerks who think they are so high and mighty... We don't need them here and most of us don't want them here so if you are one then go away...

Well the link doesn't touch on every point on this OPINION post.... but it does hit a few thanks for covering your buddies backside I can respect that...

my advice to you is find a good broker that is savvy in overseas investments...I kinda fell into it because one of my soldiers who's dad does it for a living so I talked to him about it last time I went on leave, but other than that do much research and like a poker game don't put in more than you are willing to loose my friend... Happy Investing

THX Thor363 Yes it was humor and I don't understand why people are sometimes so serious they can't see the humor in somethings oh well thx again

This is my last article this morning I promise, I think this one is kind of a smoke screen or an article from those who are just not optimistic oh well, I will share, you decide... Investing in Afghanistan and Iraq Published: Dec. 10, 2010 at 10:30 AM By GIULIA LASAGNI, MEDILL NEWS SERVICE Written for UPI WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. investors and other foreign companies continue to shy away from investing in Afghanistan and Iraq because of security and infrastructure problems as well as government corruption, a critical shortcoming in the two countries' efforts to grow their economies and increase stability. "Security is essential to economic and business development," said Ethan B. Kapstein, a professor of international affairs at the University of Texas' Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, in an e-mailed message. Investors are reluctant to make capital investments in conflict areas, Kapstein said, fearing that they will be destroyed. The reluctance affects not only foreign investment but local entrepreneurs, research indicates. And that lack of investment exacerbates the difficulty of creating security in a country, experts said. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, a journalist and fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations who researched women-owned businesses in post-war areas, said economic growth is key in creating secure communities. "Entrepreneurs are a passionate and vocal force for stability," she said. -- Afghanistan Despite low inflation and impressive economic growth, Afghanistan remains a challenging environment for many businesses and not only because it is a conflict zone. Foreign firms and exporters are few but the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs says the investment climate "has shown surprising levels of dynamism in recent years." A World Bank report indicates Afghanistan's gross domestic product is expected to grow 8.6 percent in 2010-11 due mainly to a boom in agriculture, mining and the service sector. Low inflation -- estimated this year at around 5 percent -- has started to make inroads into the country's high poverty levels. But despite the encouraging signs, security is still a top concern for most entrepreneurs, said Sulaiman Lutfi, chairman of the board of the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce, an organization created eight years ago to promote private investments in Afghanistan through seminars and networking events. In addition, uncertainty is one of the main concerns of local business owners, said Jake Cusack, a graduate student at Harvard University's Kennedy and Business schools. Cusack, who recently co-wrote a policy brief for the Center for a New American Security interviewed 130 business owners in Afghanistan and found that their top concerns weren't about security. Despite Kandahar's reputation for being one of the most dangerous cities in the country, for example, Cusack and study co-author Erik Malmstrom determined that business people there were mainly worried about unstable power supplies, financing and the intentions of the local and national government. The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Cusack said, was often mentioned as another source of uncertainty. Inadequate infrastructure, complex regulations and government corruption also contribute to making Afghanistan an unfriendly place for investors. Corruption is endemic in the country, including in the judicial system; in 2009, Afghanistan ranked 179 out of 180 countries in Transparency International's survey on global corruption. According to the State Department, most businesses rely on "informal mechanisms" to resolve legal disputes and enforce property rights and many report often being asked for bribes in exchange for a government service. "Despite an incredibly difficult business environment, a lot of entrepreneurs are working around the obstacles doing the best that they can because they see their businesses as a way to support their families," Lemmon said. -- Iraq Roadblocks to investment in Iraq are similar to those in Afghanistan. "Everything imaginable needs to be rebuilt," said Leslie M. Schweitzer, senior trade adviser for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, referring to airports, seaports, waterways, railroads, water purification systems and around 2 million to 3 million houses. "The numbers are astronomic." The 2011 World Bank's "Doing Business" report ranked Iraq 166th out of 183 countries. Despite its abundant natural resources, Iraq's GDP is very volatile, mainly because of its dependence on oil, a sector marked by extreme price fluctuations. While security has improved, widespread corruption, a fragile rule of law and complex regulations still make business owners' lives difficult. Nevertheless, Iraq holds "tremendous opportunities" for investors, Schweitzer said. "The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is taking a very aggressive approach in helping American companies to take advantage of the billions of dollars of infrastructure needs in Iraq," she said. In 2008, the chamber created the Iraq Business Initiative with the goal of facilitating U.S. investment in the country. While the oil and gas sectors have attracted large companies, Schweitzer said that American businesses haven't taken advantage of the services related to them. "We have realized that Turkish, Chinese, French, German and Indian companies are doing much more business there than American companies," Schweitzer said. The infrastructure and the energy sector, she said, also offer increasing opportunities. While Schweitzer acknowledged that doing business in Iraq isn't for everybody, she said it is worth it for companies to explore what the country has to offer. "It's very important, since America paid the highest price to get this country to the point of being a democracy," she said. © 2010 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2010/12/10/Investing-in-Afghanistan-and-Iraq/UPI-80261291995000/

OH YA defiantly invested that is why this article caught my eye... thanks for a positive response

Agreement with FAO to implement Agricultural projects in Basra December 11, 2010 - 10:15:12 BASRA / Aswat al-Iraq: The local government in southern Iraq’s Basra Province has concluded an agreement with the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) to implement several agricultural projects in the province, according to Basra’s Provincial Office on Saturday. “A meeting between a FAO delegation and Basra’s Deputy Governor, Ahmed al-Hassany, had discussed horizons of cooperation between both sides, reaching an agreement to establish several agricultural projects in Basra, including a branch to grow fish in Shatt al-Arab Waterway and a Centre to discuss joint cooperation between both sides,” he said. He added that FAO would also supply the Province with modern appliances to develop specialized research centres in Basra University, to concentrate on the agricultural situation, fishing and animal husbandry. “Basra’s local government had signed in an earlier date a memorandum of understanding with FAO to develop the agricultural sector and fishing fortune, as well as other projects related to the development of foodstuff in the province,” the source stressed. Basra, the center of the province carrying the same name, is 590 km to the south of Baghdad. SKH/SR http://en.aswataliraq.info/?p=139680

ISX index goes up by 0.3% this week December 10, 2010 - 01:24:08 BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: The Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) went up by 0.3% this week to close at 95.6 points, compared to last week’s 95.3 points, as trading activities exceeded seven billion Iraqi dinars. “Trading went over 3.632 billion shares worth more than 7.330 billion dinars (roughly $6.2 million) through 1909 deals with non-Iraqis obtaining 208 purchase deals worth 627 million, nearly 8% of the overall trading this week,” according to an ISX news bulletin received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency. The ISX witnessed its first E-trading session on April 19, 2009 over five registered companies, three banks and two hotels. The banks were: Ashur International Bank (AIB), Al-Mansour Bank and the Iraqi Credit Bank while the hotels were: Ashtar Hotel and Al-Mansour Hotel. On June 7, the Iraqi Middle East Investment Bank and the Warka Bank joined the electronic trading sessions. The ISX now holds five sessions from Sunday to Thursday. SH (P) http://en.aswataliraq.info/?p=139663

This article got me mad and got me started to thinking all at once... you decide how you feel... http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2010/12/2010129102245193184.html

Wow I was ready to read a long article and the thing is like two sentences I couldn't make heads or tails of this short little thing... I even checked other articles on there and they are all not even a paragraph long this site that was posted is probably the worst place for news from Iraq I have ever read IMO

First of all I think you might have a little more intellect than to use foul language on this website as it might offend others who enjoy posting/reading here. Secondly, now that I know you are a lib I will treat you as one.... Look over there -----> that guy in the suit just climbed into an SUV call Al Gore he is causing Global Warming with his SUV he should be arrested... Wait Wait look over there <----- a undocumented worker (as you would call them) is getting arrested by an Arizona Sheriff's Deputy Quick Call the ACLU we need this stopped... Grow Up and next time if you guys can't find someone with your same Socialist Agenda from this country to be president then do us all a favor and MOVE OUT... Wait never mind just move out any way

Come on now I don't think he is related to Brett Favre.... do you???

We all know he wasn't born here and we know he won't tell the truth, as a member of the military I didn't vote for him because I knew the truth everyone knows the truth about this matter and Fact check. com is in the tank for the libs and this isn't the first time they have covered up one of their lies... We need to do our own research on this subject just like we do for this investment and dig deep if you are anyone who loves the truth and know the freedom that it gives you please open your mind and do some checking on your own... you will be supprised on this subject please don't take my word for it... DIG IN DEEP and LEARN THE TRUTH!!!! please do so before your mind closes totally on the subject.

I know I am gonna get bashed for this one but here goes... if you all would listen to Glenn Beck for 5min he would have told you about this years ago... and he is still talking about it today, Weather you agree with him or not politically or not that is not the case just listen to the facts and do research on them he is telling the truth and has been please get informed.

"make his pocket fatter" really Adam is a smart business man and invests his $$ back into this site and other things, and in a way that means he is investing back into you... this guy clearly can't see that so don't listen... he is right about one thing though look around I encourage that and after reading many of Adams posts he is all about you doing your own research but this is a good investment... I have one and I have gotten one for a few of my friends. Get it... do research... but as a quick reference guide it is very good like I said before... I don't speak for Adam and don't know the guy that well but reading most of his posts and doing research on this site before ever becoming a member he is a stand up guy regardless what others might say on other forums about him...

Great post I am always up for a good laugh you get a plus 1 from me too.

Good find, now Kuwait should start playing nice on the Chapter 7 and let this country go forward...

Buy it.... read it... memorize it... and then keep it very close in the event of an RV it is a handy tool and one of the better RV Intel books out there...

Global Liberty coin.... HUMMMMM... Sounds like the beginning of a New Global direction if you ask me, but looks and sounds real cool... I want one

Ya me too I just hope he doesn't ask another guy confined to a wheelchair to stand up and accept an applause

today, tomorrow, the 15th, every day is a good day for an RV LOL