Lorre

We are supposed to get our own Fedcoin introduced in May this year. I think all cental banks are trying to go digital accross the board and Iraqs solution to this whole mess will be a digital currency as well. Something that can be coverted instantly. With all the uproar and protests, I think they will accept it hook, line and sinker. This has gone on forever. They are sick of banknotes and would rather it just be available on their smartcards(which alreay have fingerprint and retinal scans)along with the HCL proceeds. No paper, no red tape. Nothing is by accident, its all control for them, and us. The international banking system is already set up for the global carbon laws. Just my thoughts, although its far from what I want, its just what Im seeing.

Well, I joined this group in 2011... just now got a badge for 1 year when its been almost 12. Hope this isnt a sign of what their "six months" is actually gonna look like because we all know what,"the coming days" mean.... lol!

That's what I was hoping too...lol

Hmmm... Can anyone say, "they passed their test run"?! This is great news. Now, get ready for the real test, keep track of all the exchanging. If they didn't have this before, and we know they didn't, how could they have possibly been able to handle an RV... No way! They would have been robbed blind. Something's coming for sure. When and how? TBD. Thanks Yota.

Alsumaria News / Baghdad reached the nuclear aircraft carrier "George Bush" to Suda-B in the Greek island of Crete base in the Mediterranean Sea on their way to the Arabian Gulf, in a striking development after the escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran , and pledged US President Donald Trump Elimination of organizing " Daesh ." It will go nuclear flotilla to the Middle East with a group of striking US warships which will include well Tradin Alsarokhien "Philippine Sea" and "Hue City," as well as destroyers Alsarokhittin "Laboon" and "Traxton , " according to Sir plan. My son in law is career navy. Been on his aircraft carrier. They are like a floating city on water. Would love to see that fleet moving in as a unit. It would be an amazing site to behold! Go Trump, Go Mattis, Go Navy! God be with all our boys in every branch!

They have the new digital ones now that they are all talking about. A little harder to tweak those then the mouse on wheel counters.

About time!! I have nothing else to add. Thanks Yota.

Been watching for that one! . Thanks Yota! "If this happens this should stick fork in Maliki bid for a third term..."

You nailed it! Unity is what they have to have..... It's hard to displace something that has been ingrained into the minds of a people. I think we have been watching this progress for as long as I can remember. It's a long road, slow as a snail sometimes, but it can be done. We need the same here right now. Enough with the, "That's so sad, they wont let a starving, abandoned puppy into our country.". These aren't starving puppies! Most of these people have been taught HATE against America since birth. They would torcher and kill you, as soon as look at you, if given the opportunity... It's time that everyone truly open their eyes, and move towards unity, and a oneness like we've never known before in this multi generation. Hate begets Hate. Enough. Let's take our current brothers and sisters, love and protect them. Let's be cautious of who we adopt onto our family from this point on. Don't know how I got off on us, but...United we stand, divided, bad crap happens! Night all. Ps. Sadr scares me with his turns lately... He's up to something...

That is absolutely amazing!!! I do truly believe that Trumps "heart is in his mouth". Biblically, "where your money is, there will your heart be also.". His heart it for America and the American people! May he set her on the right path, and truly make her great once more! We are long overdue.

Wow!!! Please Sgt let me chime in!!!! Obama and intelligence. Hmmmm, the only thing that "seemed" intellegent to the general public was his ability to speak. Ever heard of Hitler? When it came down to it, it was all mumbo jumbo- propaganda. Half of his, and Hitler's speeches didn't even make logical sense once you saw it on paper. Yet Hitler managed to change an entire country in a movement... The "Change" movement. In that process he slaughtered multitudes, and the people cheered him on! Brain washed as are you Utah Rock. You must live in Devils slide Utah, cause you are running with him downhill. Trump has done more in two weeks, than we've seen in eight years. He kept his promises just like said. Obama kept "Obama care", that's about it. And at what price did that come to the people, that he didn't disclose? Oh, he did make "change" alright, and on his way out the door, he tried to further his quest for the continued slaughter of more millions. Just stop. Don't pick fights, your not gonna win. Have a good evening.

Oh my God! Just stop! This dude is sooooo gonna burn in the pit.(hell) Lol

That's a fact!

Thank you! Much appreciated!

Looks like you should be riding with violent J and 2dope, probably listening to Vanilla Ice.

BRUCE B orn to R eligiously U ndermine C redible E xpertise aka: Full of it. Get a newspaper, read it as its written, it's not just meant to be potty trained on, or twisted to suit whatever messed up agenda you have going . Careful, Trump may sick Mattis on you next. Lol

Get them all healed up, give them money, and them build them a mall to spend it... Hahaha Thanks Yota! Great news.

Nice! I think if God wanted to put one somewhere on this planet , he'd pick there too! Go Trump!

Welcome. ☺ He really has no choice but to stay steady, not just for the sake of his people, but there is way to much American influence in their country, from banking, to politics, to the humanitarian effort. There is always someone who tries to throw a wrench in it, but at this point, they are under such strict governances, they have no choice but to get it right this time. Jmho

Abadi fends off calls by Iran allies in Iraq to react to Trump travel ban › Abadi fends off calls by Iran allies in Iraq to... By Maher Chmaytelli and Ahmed Rasheed | BAGHDAD Iraq's prime minister has squashed a move by pro-Iranian factions in his government who wanted to retaliate against President Donald Trump's travel ban. The struggle shows the difficult position the Iraqi leader finds himself in – pulled between his most powerful neighbor and the United States under Trump. For Haider al-Abadi, the situation had looked difficult on Sunday night. At a meeting of the most powerful Shi'ite leaders and their representatives, he faced calls to respond in kind to the ban affecting seven mainly Muslim nations, including Iraq. Trump's order had triggered angry reactions among Shi'ite politicians in Iraq. Those who are closest to Iran were insisting that Iraq should retaliate with a ban on U.S. nationals, just like Tehran did the day before. But matters were resolved smoothly in Abadi's favor. The prime minister warned the Shi'ite leaders that a ban on Americans would jeopardize U.S. support for the war on Islamic State. So they were prepared for the time being at least to reject the demands of the pro-Iranian lobby. While the Shi'ite leaders agreed that the U.S. order was unfair, it was understood that Iran's allies had no alternative plan on how to finish the battle in Mosul, the last major city under the control of IS militants, without U.S. help. Abadi said at a news conference on Tuesday that Iraq was best served by preserving the U.S. alliance. "We are ... in a battle and we don't want to harm the national interest." Iran's allies are, nevertheless, preparing to press their cause again should relations deteriorate further between Washington and Iran after the battle of Mosul, said Ahmed Younis, a professor of international relations at the University of Baghdad. SYMBOLIC VOTE One prominent Shi'ite member of parliament warned the situation could change if the ban was extended. "The Americans promised to review the ban in three months," said Hassan Khalati, a lawmaker close to Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, a prominent Shi'ite cleric and politician who hosted Sunday's meeting. "If it is maintained, there will be (further) pressure" on the government to retaliate, he said. In a sign of lingering dissatisfaction a show of hands in parliament on Monday signaled that the majority of lawmakers would have preferred a retaliatory travel ban. The show of hands was symbolic because Shi'ite leaders had backed down at the meeting the day earlier. The new American president has indicated a cooling of relations with Iran, unlike the previous administration of Barack Obama which reached a deal providing for curbs on the Iranian nuclear program in return for easing international sanctions. ADVERTISEMENT Washington on Friday ratcheted up pressure on Iran, putting sanctions on 13 individuals and 12 entities days after the White House put Tehran "on notice" over a ballistic missile test. Iran's dominant influence in Iraqi politics was eroded after IS routed the Iraqi army commanded then by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who was a close ally of Tehran. This forced Maliki to seek U.S. help to fight the IS militants. But the U.S. travel curbs - which bar the admission of people from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen - fueled the arguments of pro-Iranian political factions who seek to bolster Tehran's influence at the expense of Washington. Iranian officials state their support for Iraq in the war on Islamic State but make no public comments on U.S.-Iraqi affairs to avoid causing embarrassment for Baghdad. AT ARM'S LENGTH Unlike Maliki, Abadi has kept Iran at arm's length. Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, who oversaw the formation of the Popular Mobilisation units receded from public view mid-2015. But several policy-makers and analysts said the travel ban was changing the dynamic, in particular by empowering the pro-Iranian factions. "Why should we trust the new American administration?" asked Iskandar Witwit, a lawmaker from Maliki's bloc, the biggest in parliament. "We have the right to get closer to Iran as a secure ally in order to preserve our national interests." Trump's travel ban has "definitely muddied the waters" between the two nations, Witwit added. One veteran Iraqi politician, who declined to be named, also pointed out that Baghdad's relationship with Washington was not a direct reflection of the assistance that has poured into Iraq. "When you look at the level of military and financial support Iraq gets from Washington you would expect it to be as close an ally of the U.S. as Jordan or Morocco," he said. "And yet, Iraq appears like a reluctant ally of the U.S.; we rarely hear Iraqi officials praising the Americans when talking to an Iraqi audience," he said. RESISTING PRESSURE For now, however, Abadi has pushed back the pro-Iranian factions. At the meeting on Sunday, Abadi won the argument over those who wanted retaliation with the critical backing of Hakim, who chairs the National Alliance, an umbrella for the main Shi'ite groups. Hakim was unavailable for comment but one of his aides said the influential leader was convinced of the pressing need to defeat IS with American military might. In particular, Hakim's critical support allowed Abadi to resist pressure exerted by representatives of the most radical groups within Popular Mobilisation, paramilitary units trained mainly by Iran to fight IS, who wanted Iraq to follow Iran's lead in imposing a retaliatory ban on American travelers. "Iraq should not become a ground where Iran and the U.S settle scores," said MP Khalati, explaining the opinion of Hakim, the heir of one of a revered clerical dynasty whose members suffered under former dictator Saddam Hussein. "Iran is supporting Iraq and the U.S. is supporting Iraq, our interest is to get rid of terrorism," he said. After the meeting, Iraq's Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari asked the U.S. ambassador to Iraq to convey a request to reconsider the ban, arguing for the need to cooperate against IS and saying no Iraqi was involved in attacks on U.S. soil. http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN15I2PI

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN15I2PI Abadi fends off calls by Iran allies in Iraq to react to Trump travel ban ‹ 2/2 Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi of Iraq attends the United Nations General Assembly in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., September 22, 2016. Reuters/Carlo Allegri 1/2 FILE PHOTO: Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi listens to remarks to reporters by U.S. President Barack Obama after their bilateral meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington April 14, 2015. Reuters/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo 2/2 Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi of Iraq attends the United Nations General Assembly in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., September 22, 2016. Reuters/Carlo Allegri 1/2 FILE PHOTO: Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi listens to remarks to reporters by U.S. President Barack Obama after their bilateral meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington April 14, 2015. Reuters/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo › Abadi fends off calls by Iran allies in Iraq to... X By Maher Chmaytelli and Ahmed Rasheed | BAGHDAD Iraq's prime minister has squashed a move by pro-Iranian factions in his government who wanted to retaliate against President Donald Trump's travel ban. The struggle shows the difficult position the Iraqi leader finds himself in – pulled between his most powerful neighbor and the United States under Trump. For Haider al-Abadi, the situation had looked difficult on Sunday night. At a meeting of the most powerful Shi'ite leaders and their representatives, he faced calls to respond in kind to the ban affecting seven mainly Muslim nations, including Iraq. Trump's order had triggered angry reactions among Shi'ite politicians in Iraq. Those who are closest to Iran were insisting that Iraq should retaliate with a ban on U.S. nationals, just like Tehran did the day before. But matters were resolved smoothly in Abadi's favor. The prime minister warned the Shi'ite leaders that a ban on Americans would jeopardize U.S. support for the war on Islamic State. So they were prepared for the time being at least to reject the demands of the pro-Iranian lobby. While the Shi'ite leaders agreed that the U.S. order was unfair, it was understood that Iran's allies had no alternative plan on how to finish the battle in Mosul, the last major city under the control of IS militants, without U.S. help. Abadi said at a news conference on Tuesday that Iraq was best served by preserving the U.S. alliance. "We are ... in a battle and we don't want to harm the national interest." Iran's allies are, nevertheless, preparing to press their cause again should relations deteriorate further between Washington and Iran after the battle of Mosul, said Ahmed Younis, a professor of international relations at the University of Baghdad. SYMBOLIC VOTE One prominent Shi'ite member of parliament warned the situation could change if the ban was extended. "The Americans promised to review the ban in three months," said Hassan Khalati, a lawmaker close to Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, a prominent Shi'ite cleric and politician who hosted Sunday's meeting. "If it is maintained, there will be (further) pressure" on the government to retaliate, he said. In a sign of lingering dissatisfaction a show of hands in parliament on Monday signaled that the majority of lawmakers would have preferred a retaliatory travel ban. The show of hands was symbolic because Shi'ite leaders had backed down at the meeting the day earlier. The new American president has indicated a cooling of relations with Iran, unlike the previous administration of Barack Obama which reached a deal providing for curbs on the Iranian nuclear program in return for easing international sanctions. ADVERTISEMENT Washington on Friday ratcheted up pressure on Iran, putting sanctions on 13 individuals and 12 entities days after the White House put Tehran "on notice" over a ballistic missile test. Iran's dominant influence in Iraqi politics was eroded after IS routed the Iraqi army commanded then by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who was a close ally of Tehran. This forced Maliki to seek U.S. help to fight the IS militants. But the U.S. travel curbs - which bar the admission of people from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen - fueled the arguments of pro-Iranian political factions who seek to bolster Tehran's influence at the expense of Washington. Iranian officials state their support for Iraq in the war on Islamic State but make no public comments on U.S.-Iraqi affairs to avoid causing embarrassment for Baghdad. AT ARM'S LENGTH Unlike Maliki, Abadi has kept Iran at arm's length. Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, who oversaw the formation of the Popular Mobilisation units receded from public view mid-2015. But several policy-makers and analysts said the travel ban was changing the dynamic, in particular by empowering the pro-Iranian factions. "Why should we trust the new American administration?" asked Iskandar Witwit, a lawmaker from Maliki's bloc, the biggest in parliament. "We have the right to get closer to Iran as a secure ally in order to preserve our national interests." Trump's travel ban has "definitely muddied the waters" between the two nations, Witwit added. One veteran Iraqi politician, who declined to be named, also pointed out that Baghdad's relationship with Washington was not a direct reflection of the assistance that has poured into Iraq. "When you look at the level of military and financial support Iraq gets from Washington you would expect it to be as close an ally of the U.S. as Jordan or Morocco," he said. "And yet, Iraq appears like a reluctant ally of the U.S.; we rarely hear Iraqi officials praising the Americans when talking to an Iraqi audience," he said. RESISTING PRESSURE For now, however, Abadi has pushed back the pro-Iranian factions. At the meeting on Sunday, Abadi won the argument over those who wanted retaliation with the critical backing of Hakim, who chairs the National Alliance, an umbrella for the main Shi'ite groups. Hakim was unavailable for comment but one of his aides said the influential leader was convinced of the pressing need to defeat IS with American military might. In particular, Hakim's critical support allowed Abadi to resist pressure exerted by representatives of the most radical groups within Popular Mobilisation, paramilitary units trained mainly by Iran to fight IS, who wanted Iraq to follow Iran's lead in imposing a retaliatory ban on American travelers. "Iraq should not become a ground where Iran and the U.S settle scores," said MP Khalati, explaining the opinion of Hakim, the heir of one of a revered clerical dynasty whose members suffered under former dictator Saddam Hussein. "Iran is supporting Iraq and the U.S. is supporting Iraq, our interest is to get rid of terrorism," he said. After the meeting, Iraq's Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari asked the U.S. ambassador to Iraq to convey a request to reconsider the ban, arguing for the need to cooperate against IS and saying no Iraqi was involved in attacks on U.S. soil.

Thanks!

"the positive role played by the President of the Republic,hoping "Time these efforts down to the state of the desired political stability." Sounds great to me. This is so important to the future of Iraq. We don't need hardball and greed, we need real negotiations and agreements. Thanks Yota!

Bye bye Maliki... But now you have no place to go, do ya?