CaptainBVI

Mr. 10YL, Bring the rope, I've got the yardarm covered! Never mind, bring the rum we've got plenty of rope!

Mr. Finley, Good to hear from you. I'm concentrating on the optimistic as well but they need to bust a move now. Abadi is capable but needs to act and forget about the political fallout. It is a fine line between brining your country into the 21st century and allowing a greed driven civil war. Actions speak louder than words and his voice is being drowned out by the greedy politician owned media. Not signing the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (for whatever reason even if he had a less than stellar past) doesn't help. Let's see what happens. Take care my friend.

Mr. DA, Thank you for the update. I did notice this article got buried immediately. In October 2017, Iraq’s National Security Council announced that a probe has been launched into Kurdistan’s lucrative oil revenues and officials in the region who might have illegally monopolised the market. It's past time for action and way past time to start looking at anything... Abadi's clock it ticking, tic-tock, tic-tock...

The stalling by the Barzani's net them $8m per day off the top if I remember correctly. Until Abadi says ENOUGH! They will stall and stall and stall... Yes, 90% are idiots but 10% are very crafty and driven by greed because they can get away with it. Abadi is no Trump (to call them out) but had better hurry and quit playing politician because time is against him and the natives are getting restless. This could get real ugly, real quick which is not in our best interest. In order to stop or at least marginalize the corruption a big move must be made now or never, even if they have dirt on you Abadi. Let the chips fall where the will or you are toast (or marginalized yourself) in the upcoming elections. The time is past now, JUST DO IT!

Absolutely, All is well and hope the same for you. Thanks for asking. With a little luck and a swift kick in the keester for these yo-yo's, the gathering will be in the near future. Take care.

And to you as well, Sir.

Got your back? There's the understatement of the year. Keep up the good work!

Welcome back Sir. Glad to see your on point again. Scars are permanent marks where life unsuccessfully tried to take you out, wear them proudly. Let's get this thing done!!!

Mr. Thug, You are a very busy boy this morning. Thank you for the updates.

I have always believed in a government by the people, until I got on this roller coaster... I was wrong, some people do not have the mental capacity to understand the concept (on every level) and actually need a Dictator. Mr. Davis, YOUR UP!!!

Mr. 10YL, Our best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery are with you. Perhaps the Gals will make the big push (it seems they are back on board and their cannons are loaded) and you can have a fresh start with a new bank balance. Take care.

While we all feel the same way, my personal vote is a compilation of comments by 10YL and KB sent to his FB page. They are the most direct on the subject matter which I greatly appreciate as my current position does not allow me to, "Speak my mind" per say. The actual RV subject, possibly not wise to push as they don't want happy infidels but there are lots of, "Are you kidding me" quotes to send. I say, FIRE AWAY!

Master Yota, Thank for your tireless efforts to keep us informed. Is it just me or can you also here Maliki's voice in the background saying, "OK guys, here's one for you and three for me... Ready, break!" I'm trying to be positive but no good can come with him involved.

To you as well, Sir. Keep the positive outlook coming, the universe abides by the laws of attraction. That subject will take us at least a full bottle of rum post RV to do a proper, "Synopsis".

Mr. Synopsis, I did not think of that angle but it makes perfect sense. Thank you once again for sharing your insight. (YEAH, BABY!!!)!!! Go Moola Nova

I'd say, "at ease" but you Gals are to good, "at attention". Make us proud! I must be stead fast and true until this journey comes to and end. Post RV, all bets are off!

So good to have you back, Ladies. How we missed the way you sugar coat everything in political correctness! Keep up the good work!

Mr. Bean, I don't think that even the Iraqis are that out of touch with reality but these, "Please end the corruption, pretty please..." demonstrations are a laughing stock. If Maliki/Iran control the media, use social media and get the names and amounts pilfered out with urgency. They can vote all day long but unfortunately, big money will win the election unless there is a blitz creed if truth hitting the internet. California's incumbent representatives are a prime example of this. The presidential race in the US almost succumbed to the same thing but our current leader said, "Well that way is blocked, I'm going straight to the people, where's my phone?". Our first response was, "What was that?", then it went to, "OK I'll listen". The rest is history. Hey Iraq, Freedom is not free guys. Middle East pride & justice? Quit whining and TAKE YOUR COUNTRY BACK! It doesn't have to be violent (yet), use that brand new optic fiber internet and get the word out now before it's too late. Have a nice day and get busy.

Thanks Adam, See you on the other (VIP) side. On another note, maybe Rodger's new girl friend will keep him straight and focused next season. There shouldn't be much of an argument on who's the better driver and he'll have time to think in the passenger seat while going to diner.

Abadi, You've done well but grow a pair! Take control of the North and turn it into a state while telling the Barzani family to sit down a shut up! Sign the Rome Agreement. Then use your new army (inclusive of the Peshmerga) to arrest Maliki and turn him over to the ICC. Let the chips fall where the will. Retrieve the pilfered funds and use them to help your people. It's not that complicated and enough is enough! Got it?

In closing, One of my favorites... Thank you, Sir.

Mr. DM, It's easy for many to throw rocks from the other side of the fence and hide behind it. While I do not have your linguistic skills, your outlook hit's home and thank you. We are all human and I for one did not hire Mr. Trump for his ability to make friends. We knew it would take the ego the size of the grand canyon to fix this mess and put our interests first. Break a little china in the closet, so be it. It was getting dusty anyway. That's why we elected him, PERIOD! He will make mistakes in technique but I do not think he will ever stop until the goal is achieved. Thank you for sharing.

Got it. Basically an over hyped goal unattainable until the controls were put in place technologically thus establishing controls. With electronic controls/auditing in place in order to play by the rest of the world's rules, I can see that. It appears they are ready to flip the switch but the corruption in the "soon to be former cash society" is attempting to squeak out every last dollar prior to being cut off. They do however, needto do it quickly before the momentum is lost. Thank you very much for the concise explanation, Sir. And of coarse, GO MOOLA NOVA!!!

Mr Synopsis, Being familiar with many subjects but master of only a few, the spread subject has alluded me and I would appreciate some clarification in a basic level. How could the CBI ever control the street rate? Let's say theoretically, The CBI, (General Motors) build a car and send it to a dealer in the US posting the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $100.00. The car dealer (currency dealer on street) then adds his preparation fees, service fees and dealer markup. Of coarse this would a little lower than his competitors unless it is in short supply/high demand then the dealer markup goes up. At that point the law of supply and demand takes over at the street level and it sells for $120.00. I'm possibly over thinking this or missed a detail along the way but that's 20% and GM has no way to control it. I'm not afraid to ask even the simplest questions if it makes no sense to me and your input is appreciated. Thank you.

10YL, If memory serves there was an article a while back that uncovered the Barzani family stealing $8 million a day. Mediate = stall = $, double mediate = double stall = $$. They used the old man until nobody listened then insert the nephew, then insert the next distraction all while the meter is running... Someone had better grow a spine and stop it or have a media blitz very quickly. If not, the people are going to rise up and this we do not want as it never ends well or quickly.