└─Neo─┐

Well met everyone! This is my first question, so be gentle please. -- I have read alot, I just wanted to see how this place works and how much you guys can take probably something that is asked everyday (I hope not). But one thing that perplexes me is not 'when' , 'how', 'how much' or any of that. But, diregarding the difference in tribes, the headbutting in elections, and such.. those differences aside. -- Why is this process so drawn out? I mean the whole government decisions in general. It seems they are apathetic in their own future. Is this a gross misstatement? I understand those who make the decisions are very likely already VERY well off, but even changes to rebuild will improve their quality of life and the extent and quality of what they have power over. Make sense? If they are motivated by power , then attracting outsiders, and having their people raising in quality of living, with good power, cell service, bank accounts, computers, education, and on the list goes, then they would be more respected by their peers. I know I would respect Iraq more when the younger generation grows up and real change is present. But this can only happen if they stop dragging their legs and make some changes they KNOW they are going to make in regards to finances, to government cabinet/officials, to infrastructure, improving efficiency of tapping their fossil fuels, creating industrialization and jobs. Perhaps one day making their own nice brand of car, and have products "made in Iraq that mean something". The whole GDP concept and value of ones economy and country as a whole. I understand getting the minster in is tough because each want their own guy in -- but they aren't idiots (I don't think). So they must deduce the logic that it is going to have to happen one way or another eventually, that it is nothing but childish , especially in their elevated positions, to act in such a manner. Beyond that, they have tremendous wealth I can't even imagine the value of in obvious fossil layers. Again, the improvement of which improves their status, and on goes the domino effect of 'change, policy, and ultimate decisions'. Perhaps I am missing out, and they are making huge decisions daily, but It seems like from my distant plot of land here in the US, that they are dragging their feet on anything they can. We realize we destroyed alot of infrastucture, but I highly doubt this is the cause of those in political power to be a bit 'apathetic' and demotivated in their executive function of decision making. Likely a complex answer, and if so.. I understand. There is a cliche for this.. something about a pot -- But I won't be crude. Hopefully I didn't offend anyone, and my 'noob' status is kept in regard. Wish you all well, /\/eo

lol! I have been hanging on for a while now with my dad letting me know the latest moves of the WTO, Abi this, abdul that, Sunni's, Kurds, Sunny D.. no wait! I'm hanging! Thanks ROFL! Yeah, you and Mom were cruel.. or am I the "one" ? Hrmm.. Applaud! You get it, love it. I also just love the meaning of the word.. 'new'. You are correct! Shrug, he claims I didn't believe in him.. but truth is I just was excited for him all the time, and then just decided,.. hey wait why I don't I get into this thing myself! Ahahah.. While I"ve been known to play the occasional game. The Neo is actually just a word meaning 'new' -- And is also a popular Movie reference, to "Neo" in the Matrix I, II, and III (Early 2000's) -- I have other forum names with surnames on the Neo,but just thought since I was NEW to this, it fit. Why oh why didn't I take the RED pill! -- Cypher Nahh.. lets see how far this rabbit hole goes.. eh? To everyone, seriously, your welcomes were/are most appreciated and you are too generous! My father must have some real respect around here. Boy does he have you guys fooled.

Heya, Just wanted to introduce myself. I have just invested into the IQD, and my father has been informing of things for quite some time so while I am not completely ignorant, I still have quite a bit of reading to do and appreciate you guys, having this plethora of information to go through to learn. Hopefully The roller coaster won't make me too sick. Hope you are all doing well, and again.. Hello!