Maliki not going anywhere!!!

[respectron]

Official: Three major blocs to discuss retaining Maliki tomorrow

22/05/2012 13:26

ERBIL, May 22 (AKnews)- Leaders of the National Alliance, the Iraqiya List and the Kurdistan Blocs Coalition will meet tomorrow in Baghdad in a bid to overcome the political crisis in the country, an official said today.

In the meeting it is likely that the leaders will discuss the option to retain Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for two more years, said Aref Tayfur, second deputy to Speaker for the House of Representatives Osama al-Nujaifi.

Tayfur expected that with the passage of time the tensions are becoming easier "because Maliki…. is increasingly showing flexibility towards resolving the issues."

The reports over Maliki's replacement grew stronger after Kurdistan President Massoud Barzani met in Erbil with Iraqiya List Leader Ayad Allawi and Muqtada Sadr, who leads the Shiite Sadr Current.

The leaders warned should Maliki continue his "unilateral" decision-making, they will withdraw confidence from his government. They set a two-week deadline for Maliki to implement the "overlooked" articles of some political agreements.

After the termination of the deadline, Allawi and Barzani met for the second time and reiterated their previous position against Maliki's government. Both leaders directly or indirectly have described Maliki as a "dictator."

There are also reports that Maliki has been given an extra week to fulfill the demands issued during the summit of leaders in Erbil.

Aref said one of the points that the parties have agreed on is to let Maliki rule for the rest of his second term (two years) but to bar him from nominating himself for the next term.

The official seemed optimistic about the meeting in Baghdad.

"I believe the current situation will get normalized but it will not settle as it ought to," Aref said.

Maliki is under a "heavy pressure" said Kurdish MP Farhad Atrushi, "because the situation is getting tenser and this is neither in the interest of Maliki nor the Iraqi people."

"Maliki has realized that now two major components which are Kurds and Sunnis as well as part of Shiites are not with him, therefore, he shows flexibility [towards settling the issues].

Atrushi expected the political crisis will get over.

Maliki was reinstated as PM by National Alliance (NA), the largest Shiite alliance which was created after the elections. Sadr Current is one of the components of this super bloc.

By Fryad Mohammed

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Edited May 23, 2012 by respectron

[fastarnie]

Talk, talk, two weeks, talk, talk, withdraw confidence, talk talk......Gigitty Gigitty

[nemesis760]

Beginning to think, Iraq is Arabic for "Land of those who are easily manipulated"

[Tripphood]

As long as he doesnt hold up the progress then what does it matter if he stays? They can get rid of him later, right?

[skitealwedrop]

Good article Respect. It appears that Iraq is going through some political and religious growing pains, as they should. The Iraqi's have years of conflict to sort through. I do hope that the GOI is capable of coming to terms with such and will do what is best for the Iraqi people.

Iraq has the potential to become a vibrant and wealthy country if they can get it together. We'll have to wait and see.

[respectron]

Maybe they figured that it would be best to just keep things going with Maliki even tho he is a pain in the ars then replace him and possibly have to start some things over that they just got accomplished. The GOI would have to leave the transcripts for their grandchildren to finish everything as they would not live long enough to get it done.

[GotSix]

Maybe they figured that it would be best to just keep things going with Maliki even tho he is a pain in the ars then replace him and possibly have to start some things over that they just got accomplished. The GOI would have to leave the transcripts for their grandchildren to finish everything as they would not live long enough to get it done.

At least they are keeping things transparent ...right Keep

[zigmeister]

I think it is very possible, this whole political scene is to force Maliki into a position of following through. I am not sure they really want to oust him, it could cause more turmoil, and they want to see progress. However they will do it if they have to.

[skitealwedrop]

I think it is very possible, this whole political scene is to force Maliki into a position of following through. I am not sure they really want to oust him, it could cause more turmoil, and they want to see progress. However they will do it if they have to.

I like the way you think Zig. In fact, Adam made mention that replacing Maliki would not be a stellar idea. In my opinion the GOI needs to work it out, set aside their differences and do what is best for the Iraqi's. We shall see how Iraq progresses. Iraq has a huge opportunity. Let's see if the boys in the pit are capable of running an extremely profitable country if they choose to.

[capt.cliff]

Legally , M as a right to finish his term of office by the consitutuin [unless proven he is not for the best interst of Iraq] but

Aref said one of the points that the parties have agreed on is to let Maliki rule for the rest of his second term (two years) but to bar him from nominating himself for the next term.

but these people if this is a good translation has no clue to the fact using word to word as being constutional that someone else could not nominate M for a third term and be put on the BAllot

It seems to me if it is not spelled out ,using their way of thinking then he would be excluded from throwing his hat in the ring but not if someone else puts his name up to run for the position

Just a thought

[respectron]

Legally , M as a right to finish his term of office by the consitutuin [unless proven he is not for the best interst of Iraq] but

Aref said one of the points that the parties have agreed on is to let Maliki rule for the rest of his second term (two years) but to bar him from nominating himself for the next term.

but these people if this is a good translation has no clue to the fact using word to word as being constutional that someone else could not nominate M for a third term and be put on the BAllot

It seems to me if it is not spelled out ,using their way of thinking then he would be excluded from throwing his hat in the ring but not if someone else puts his name up to run for the position

Just a thought

Shhhhh... Don't tell the Iraqis that

[rico1]

Beginning to think, Iraq is Arabic for "Land of those who are easily manipulated"

It's the land of manana:D

[aaanth]

the only way this article has any credence at all is if maliki announces the erbil. short of that he ain't gonna be there for very long. all these articles that try to make it seem like they are all buddy buddy again are just propaganda. personally i hope he does announce the erbil, set the ministers and validate the Strategic Council. that would make the rv happen sooner as opposed to later. but dictators don't let go of power very easily. he going to try and stall some more and have dialogue blah blah blah... we'll see if he is done by this time next week...