Expectation

[doc80904]

I have been watching this unfold and, once again, it seems that we are becoming to focused on what we want now rather than hanging in there and being patent. First of all let me explain something that, for some reason, never made it onto the chats. About 2 to 2.5 weeks ago a VIP flew in that no one said anything about, but that does not surprise me because no one really talks about this sort of thing here or in the US a whole lot for reasons that I will tie together in a little bit. The person that I am speaking about it the eldest of the princes of Saudi Arabia being next in line to the position of King. He was here for about 12 hours, now why would he be here, I doubt he would be dropping by to say hello at this point in time to have coffie and shoot the camel, as it were, for no special reason at all. Hmmmmmmmmmm.........now I wonder why that he would come here?? Understand that the way that this part of the world works is very different than what we are used to. Ah well I will let that go but if anyone wants to look this up on the news services here in Iraq it might be found. This was a rather quiet affair that I nor anyone else was willing to talk about while he was here for obvious reasons.

Now that being said I would like to talk about a motivator that is above all else our greatest friend here in this country and for everyone else in the world dealing with this investment and that friend is greed. I have learned, after being here for a while, that if there is one thing that would discribe the people here in a single word, that word would be greed. If a person talks about power, money or anything else of value here what follows is or would be best discribed as pack of monkeys chasing a banana, mindlessly running in circles. This goes on continusly, and has for as long as I have been here and have been able to watch it, chasing one banana or another with no regard for anyone or anything else.

The problem that we are all having is everyone is doing their best to apply western ideas and our common sense to this part of the world and that, my friends just won't make it. That would be like comparing the Zoo keepers to that pack of monkeys I mentioned a moment ago. The mindset is totally different in all ways from the motives to the end results, and that is why we are all so frustrated. Looking at the chase unfold from our point of view and mindset we can understand why the confusion is happening. The monkeys just don't care about the Zoo keeper, all that they care about is that banana, that being whatever their greed is pushing them toward at that specific point in time.The reason that I am saying this is to help put this into focus for all to step back for a moment, like the Zoo keeper, and shift our thoughts to realizing what is actually happening and not simply what we are doing our best to see occur. The best way to motivate this sort of person is to use their greed to our benifit, our benifit being the rest of the worlds' needs.

First of all I would like to say this, just like the monkeys, these people will get the banana then look for other bigger bananas to chase and that is what should give us all the greatest comfort. The dinar is a huge source of greed and sooner or later these people will turn their attention that way. Absolutely, without question, I believe that the RV will happen in the very immediate future but I do not and would not quote dates as there are far too many monkeys in the chase here and any one of them could cause a delay. I would say this, the opening of this currency is just too big and represents too much of a source of greed to be ignored for any length of time in the very short future.

So why was the prince here, here being Baghdad, at this point in time. First of all lets look at the fact that Iraq owes far too much money to Saudi to be left to their own means and that is, I am sure, why he was here, to give a shove in that direction. Secondly to provide a little taste of what will happen when the leadership of Iraq opens the dinar for trade gobally.

Now to tie this all up in a package, if I have learned nothing about these people I have learned this greed is what its all about. The RV is just too big to let go by and they know it. Our best friend will make sure that they will grab for that banana very shortly and that, without question, I believe in more that anything else about this whole thing.

To tie it all up "greed" will do for us what must be done so just relax because no matter what they want to or will say greed will beat out all else in their minds. Just relax and stop applying what we think to what is going through the minds of these people.

[BANE]

I like bananas....

[hrdbawl]

I'm ready to go "banana's" for the RV. Whatever it takes. Seriously...Doc80904 is right, the simplistic view of what is an automatic. Greed will get the job done above all else. It is kinda fun thought to hear all the different theories going 180 degrees from one member to the next. I can't wait to see who is closest on their overall belief that have spoken up diligently on this site. Maybe I'll throw 1,000 peso's at the owner of the most clairvoyant crystal ball.

Got to keep the theme of currency going ya know? Withdrawals are a *****!

[PuffsPlus]

I like my bananas with hot fudge and ice cream...pecans too. now i sound greedy?

[quadraph0nic]

GO RV!!

Edited September 25, 2010 by quadraph0nic

[ha ha]

I may be greedy, but l like 3.22 don't you ?

[ShawnW]

Forget the banana, I think their method of madness involves unnatural acts with a football.

[dinarokie]

I like bananas....

lmao

[radar47]

GO RV!!!!

[mrparrot]

Forget the banana, I think their method of madness involves unnatural acts with a football.

My better half told me,

"Don't go there...",

but it was too late.

I was already there.

And I highly doubt that anyone here is surprised.

Now, about that banana.

The reason it's taking them so long to grab it is because they

don't know it as a banana.

Would someone PLEASE change the sign so that they will know

what it is that they're supposed to be grabbing for..?

[PAPATOM]

thanks for the post.

your's is an opinion that sounds logical to me. The fact you are in bagdad (sp) is a second factor I like....

I think the Saudi prince IS something worth noting.....especially after all the interference the saudi's have done.

Go R.I. !!!!

[cgbrown]

I like bananas too.

[Jimmyreno]

I like fried chicken!

[scotty1967]

I want to buy as many forclosed houses in Florida as I can afford and rent them out and hope the housing market comes back.Then sell them.I will work on that till im ready to retire i guess but at least its a plan.

[ktlamm]

Good article.... Thanks

Edited September 26, 2010 by ktlamm

[biker1600]

Forget the banana, I think their method of madness involves unnatural acts with a football.

[00castle]

I am bananas.

[Tankman222000]

All joking aside, Greed is why the US IS there also. So I could not agree more in regards to this post. It is going to happen when the most powerful of the greedy has bullied the others into a corner they cannot get out of. FACT: we will be here for a while longer. There are lots of pawns in our live chess game.

[Grandpa Dave]

You can keep your bananas. Give me an RV and Prime Ri and Lobster !!!

[Captjohn]

I'm just Curious George, about all these posters telling us to relax and just smile and go with the flow. Problem is, it's hard when you don't have a job or just lost one, and are staring a government in the face that's bent on confiscating as much of your money as possible. Not so easy to just smile and say, "oh well, those silly little monkeys, maybe they'll do the right thing soon". I hope, I hope.

Doesn't work for me. I would expect the U.N. or IMF to get a pair and just DO IT FOR THEM. The Iraqis need to know that their antics are not acceptable in the real, civilized world.

Serious people (and investors) just get tired of their school yard games and bravado. But then again, that's just me.

[doc80904]

I'm just Curious George, about all these posters telling us to relax and just smile and go with the flow. Problem is, it's hard when you don't have a job or just lost one, and are staring a government in the face that's bent on confiscating as much of your money as possible. Not so easy to just smile and say, "oh well, those silly little monkeys, maybe they'll do the right thing soon". I hope, I hope.

Doesn't work for me. I would expect the U.N. or IMF to get a pair and just DO IT FOR THEM. The Iraqis need to know that their antics are not acceptable in the real, civilized world.

Serious people (and investors) just get tired of their school yard games and bravado. But then again, that's just me.

Good Evening.......Please forgive if it appears that I am being callous or indifferent as to yours or anyone elses position in all of this. The reason that I post information from time to time is to do my best to show that there is some sort of forward movement to all of this and not just some photo of a monkey and a football. I am not some sort of Guru, making money or pumping the masses. My desire is to open a couple of eyes, possibly with some news like the prince being in Baghdad. For some reason, that did not hit the news that I saw anyway and I hope it may be of help. Another thing that I see here is a side of their personalities in greed. It is truely a flaw of epic magnitude and I, for one, am certain that this cannot and will not go on for much longer because of their spending sprees. As my Grandfather was so fond of saying, "Sooner or later the teet will run dry" and with the way that they are spending money they will have no choice but to do something IMF, UN, US or the Mickey Mouse club be damned. So all in all please don't think me an insensative person, working on the hardships of others. I am and always will be on the side my fellow countrymen in the United States and my heart goes out to you in your time of need.

All of my families prayers go out to you and your family to hold on, I truely believe its over and we are simply waiting for the fools to wake up and smell the coffie.

[Steveruss]

I am about to go bananas if something does not happen soon

[ladydk]

Loved the monkeys and bananas analogy. I have been hoping that there are some Iraqi monkeys in the political realm that can help shift the tide and cause the formation of the government to come about. But, in some instances, it is very difficult to set aside one's own greed for power . It must be tough because a few of the monkeys would be quite nervous to let others have the power of the pmbanana.

Additionally, there is the rvbanana. An rv could, under the right conditions of wise leadership and timing, greatly fortify this fledgling nation financially and raise their credibility among neighboring nations. I have often wondered what conflicting interests some of the monkeys must have. It is probably safe to say Iran would be feeling threatened if Iraq became strong and successful. There are also very dangerous monkeys among the common monkeys who will do all they can to keep the others from peacebananas and prosperitybananas and democracybananas in order to further their own agenda.

I did note that someone, possibly Scooter, had told us that an Arab king would be coming to Baghdad on September 16. This was mentioned in early September. I assumed part of the timing had to do with the end of Eid. But I never did hear what transpired from this visit.

I suddenly have an urge for a banana split.

[meatmen4dinar]

Good Evening.......Please forgive if it appears that I am being callous or indifferent as to yours or anyone elses position in all of this. The reason that I post information from time to time is to do my best to show that there is some sort of forward movement to all of this and not just some photo of a monkey and a football. I am not some sort of Guru, making money or pumping the masses. My desire is to open a couple of eyes, possibly with some news like the prince being in Baghdad. For some reason, that did not hit the news that I saw anyway and I hope it may be of help. Another thing that I see here is a side of their personalities in greed. It is truely a flaw of epic magnitude and I, for one, am certain that this cannot and will not go on for much longer because of their spending sprees. As my Grandfather was so fond of saying, "Sooner or later the teet will run dry" and with the way that they are spending money they will have no choice but to do something IMF, UN, US or the Mickey Mouse club be damned. So all in all please don't think me an insensative person, working on the hardships of others. I am and always will be on the side my fellow countrymen in the United States and my heart goes out to you in your time of need.

All of my families prayers go out to you and your family to hold on, I truely believe its over and we are simply waiting for the fools to wake up and smell the coffie.

exactly . I believe we are just about there and I am as impatient as everyone else. Getter done GO RV

[ac63corvette]

I am one of the ones that says relax. Unfortunately most of us have no control over when the RV happens. I need it as badly as most. My income has gone from 80k 2 years ago to 16k this year. Times are ruff. Getting worked up over when this happens won't make it happen any faster. imo