Blackhawk Bob

http://blogs.voanews.com/breaking-news/2010/11/10/reports-iraqi-pm-maliki-set-to-win-support-for-second-term/ Reports: Iraqi PM Maliki Set to Win Support for Second Term Thursday, November 11th, 2010 at 12:10 am UTCPosted 1 hour agoIraq’s parliament will meet Thursday to form a new government amid reports that Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will retain his position after winning support from his main challenger, the Sunni-backed Iraqiya coalition. Senior Iraqi officials were quoted late Wednesday saying that after days of extensive talks, Iraqiya had agreed to accept the parliament speaker’s position and cede Mr. Maliki the prime minister’s job. Under the expected agreement, Kurdish politician Jalal Talabani would retain the presidency. Politicians from Sunni, Kurdish and Shi’ite-backed groups, including a 30-seat breakaway faction from inside the cross-sectarian Iraqiya alliance, indicated they are ready to support Mr. Maliki at Thursday’s parliament session and take part in his government. If confirmed, the deal would break a nearly eight-month impasse that has paralyzed Iraqi state institutions and raised tensions as security forces battle insurgents who have been taking advantage of the deadlock to stoke violence. The Iraqi parliament’s Thursday session will be just the second since inconclusive March 7 elections. Iraq has been without a government since the vote. Iraqiya, led by former premier Ayad Allawi, won two more seats than Mr. Maliki’s bloc but was never able to find the political partners it needed for a majority. That allowed Mr. Maliki, a Shi’ite now partnered with anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in an Iranian-backed coalition, to gain momentum and support. Politicians from Mr. Maliki’s Shi’ite merger, the National Alliance, say they will go ahead with government formation as long as they have a political majority, even if other blocs choose to boycott the parliamentary session. Last month, Iraq’s high court ordered parliament to resume its sessions, putting pressure on politicians to expedite a deal. Iraqi media reports say Mr. Allawi returned to the bargaining table in Baghdad Wednesday. The veteran secular Shi’ite politician had stayed away on Tuesday after attending the opening of talks a day earlier. In addition to the speaker’s post, Mr. Allawi’s coalition has reportedly been offered the presidency of a new National Council for Strategic Policies. Some information in this story was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.

Here's a link I just put in the Related News forum: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40113563

Thanks Munsch for getting the wording in. I was so excited to get a US link that I could barely type as it was! Thanks again!

MSNBC new link from 37 minutes ago. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40113563

And the news keeps rolling out. Seems like if you dare to blink, you might miss it & it'll be all over !?!

See --- that's why we OCD types have to make lists & review & amend & pass it on to be reviewed some more & then amended some more ....... Absolutely, CAN'T forget the dinar! Oh, and add Adam's certificate if you're VIP. Don't forget your bank name/bank address/phone number/acct nbrs/routing nbr/wire transfer nbr for any wire transfers/any bank contact names & direct phone lines/your accountant's contact info/etc. Remember your various IDs ... not the fake ones ... driver's lic, passport, credit card, state ID, etc. Boy, I'd better get my own list going!!!! LOL!

Wake me when it's over ... to much stress sitting here hanging on every post!!! Lol

Time to round up any stray ducks & get 'em in a row.

We can only hope. Such a long time in coming.

Great behind the scenes work, Jac.

Keeping our fingers crossed for a successful outcome.

cgbrown - your question about Govenor S & how he obtained dinar if not from a bank in California ... I thought I remembered something back aways. Here it is: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/iraq/article6919262.ece Interesting how some of our various officials find themselves in Iraq ...

That's positive development!

Pockets - your idea on the omelets is fabulous. We participate in a yearly fundraiser where we provide breakfast & lunch offerings. We're familiar with walking tacos and breakfast burritos, but in all my years of camping ... I'd never heard of this one. It's so simple. I can't wait to suggest it when the next event rolls around! Thanks for the idea, Karen

Enjoy yourself & Stay Safe!

Thanks for your on-the-spot updates. Stay Safe!

This was a great post. Thank you, I enjoyed reading it, & it may remind us to think twice as we head down the road.

sixstring516 - Richardk brought up the very answer I was looking for in all the replies to you. I would recommend joining DinarVet's VIP group, too. Adam has been working his A$$ off trying to find the best opportunities for himself (post RV) along with all the rest of us who are willing to put out the few $ to join VIP. Yes, you can and should check out your local banks for their cash in rates once the RV occurs & if you've purchased any dinar from Dinartrade, then Ali can cash you in ... but Adam has negotiated deals with 3 major institutions to get the best possible cash in rate based on the amount of dinar ALL the VIP members will be cashing in ... not just the (relatively) few million that a single individual & his/her family members may have. The clout of a huge group of us cashing in will have much more pull on getting a better rate than just a few people who run into their local bank as individuals. VIP members will receive numbered certificates that validate the persons' entitlement to the better cash in rate over the general public. The 3 bank chains will be identified at that time. (note: VIP membership will be terminated at the time of RV, so you won't be able to join post RV) In addition to the cash in certificate, Adam has spend HUGE amounts of time traveling to develop an assortment of pre and post RV opportunities. These opportunities will be available to VIP members as they're developed. Some are already in place for members to review. Adam also has his book, "RV Intel" & "Cash-in Guide" bundled together @ 80% off right now. Don’t forget to enter the code “80off”! Here’s the link: http://dinarnews.net/ds-80off.php Read more: http://dinarvets.com/forums/index.php?/topic/37808-announcement-80-off-rv-intel-with-this-code/#ixzz14r3vwHvh A lot of your questions can be answered with Adam's material or by scoping out all the different free forums. You'll find tax info, but all recommend seeking out expert advice pre & post RV, so you can be as prepared as possible beforehand as well as after. Mistakes of ignorance can be very costly. Hope this helps a bit. I'd say the majority of us are acquiring knowledge as we go along. Welcome to the DV family.

Thanks for the alert, Steve.

Hey Solutions - that's too funny! I'm glad to find I'm not the only one trying to break through the language barrier.

Very eye opening. Thank you for sharing it.

Thanks for the post, Molly!

Great news to read - Hopefully it's true!

Draco -- you almost became #1 poster of the world. Keep it up!

Ahhhh ........ I think that would be deworming! LOL!