SteveI Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) Iraqi political leaders scramble ahead of deadline to form government November 9, 2010 BAGHDAD - Iraq's political leaders met for the second time Tuesday night in an effort to end a months-long political impasse ahead of a looming parliamentary deadline. On the eve of a court-mandated session of parliament Thursday, substantial obstacles remain to the formation of a new government, as the Kurds press their claim to the presidency, and Iraqiya, the Sunni-backed bloc that won the most votes in the March 7 elections, struggles to limit the next prime minister's power and secure the presidency for itself. The United States is increasing pressure on the Kurds to yield to Iraqiya on the presidency, worried that Iraqiya, which is headed by secular Shiite Ayad Allawi, will not be properly represented in the next government. The effect of that would be to sideline Iraq's Sunni minority, contributing to possible further instability ahead of the U.S. military withdrawal set for the end of 2011. "We will either be in the opposition or out of the political process - and this will be dangerous" for the process, said Shaker al-Khatab, an Iraqiya legislator. Meanwhile, the Shiite incumbent prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, is trying to garner the backing he needs to keep his post without ceding any of his power. Maliki emerged as the likeliest candidate for the top job in the new government when he secured the support of the Sadrists, a populist Shiite political movement opposed to the U.S. presence here. Iraqiya has been offered the post of parliamentary speaker in a Maliki-led government. "It's Iraqiya's decision if they want to participate or not," said Ali al-Alaq, a member of Maliki's State of Law bloc, adding that parliament will convene Thursday even if Iraqiya balks. Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) met with Kurdish officials during a visit to Iraq this week to ask them drop their claim to the presidency. President Obama and Vice President Biden made the same request in recent phone calls, said Kurdish lawmaker Mahmoud Othman. "The pressure on the Kurds is increasing," Othman said. "I don't think the blocs can reach an agreement in time." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/09/AR2010110901751.html Edited November 9, 2010 by SteveI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds2 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 you mean to tell me they have a deadline? could have fooled me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdaniels0608 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 thanks again Steve great post God Bless Shane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GO RV!! Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thanks for the post Steve! If you get a chance - what's your honest take on how things progressed for Iraq in these meetings Today all and all. I've seen and commented on some good articles and rumors that seem to be saying similar things... What's your take? Do you think the RV could happen before the Government is officially announced or formed? Do you think this Thursday is a significant day? Any insight would be much appreciated from your buddy and follower Fresh! Thanks and God Bless Steve! - Fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBap2010 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 So we wait somemore. It looks like Thursday will be the next announce ent for the next meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Iraqi political leaders scramble ahead of deadline to form government "The pressure on the Kurds is increasing," Othman said. "I don't think the blocs can reach an agreement in time." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/09/AR2010110901751.html WTH?! You don't think? Whatever happened to "Checks and Balances?" That's back to ELEMENTARY BUSINESS 101. How many more Iraq's need to die before they can establish a government? 1? 20? 50? 200? I believe that's a fair question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 these last few lines of the article just made me nauseous Allawi missed Tuesday's meeting, sending delegates instead. Members of Iraqiya denied that his absence was a snub and hinted that they would push for Thursday's session to be delayed to deal with the wide disagreements between Maliki's and Allawi's blocs. "I think probably ... the parliament meeting will be postponed," said Falah al-Naqib, a prominent Iraqiya figure. "We cannot proceed without a package deal." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/09/AR2010110901751.html? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantcheesecake Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Ugh!!! Still hoping for a miracle... that they will reach an agreement. Thanks for the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveI Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 these last few lines of the article just made me nauseous Allawi missed Tuesday's meeting, sending delegates instead. Members of Iraqiya denied that his absence was a snub and hinted that they would push for Thursday's session to be delayed to deal with the wide disagreements between Maliki's and Allawi's blocs. "I think probably ... the parliament meeting will be postponed," said Falah al-Naqib, a prominent Iraqiya figure. "We cannot proceed without a package deal." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/09/AR2010110901751.html? I believe there is no problems. It was reported he did not attend due to illness but will be there for the meetings. All is good from what I have been reading. Thank you and God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantcheesecake Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Steve, it's good to hear you still feel positive about this...makes me feel better. Glad he is absent due to illness and not for other reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thank you for the post SteveI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrparrot Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Let me add one more entry to the Iraqi Dictionary. Deadline: An opportunity to extend a time line. See also: Flexible, Movable, Irrelevant. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveI Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Let me add one more entry to the Iraqi Dictionary. Deadline: An opportunity to extend a time line. See also: Flexible, Movable, Irrelevant. I love it! Great addition to the Iraqi vocabulary. God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adontik Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Let me add one more entry to the Iraqi Dictionary. Deadline: An opportunity to extend a time line. See also: Flexible, Movable, Irrelevant. For a bird your pretty damn funny! Peace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He-man Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Let me add one more entry to the Iraqi Dictionary. Deadline: An opportunity to extend a time line. See also: Flexible, Movable, Irrelevant. Want a CRACKer- ing me up........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inahurry Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I would like to believe it is done...but even I have shown up sick to an important meeting before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn30 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) Let me add one more entry to the Iraqi Dictionary. Deadline: An opportunity to extend a time line. See also: Flexible, Movable, Irrelevant. You get a + 2 for that one ! Edited November 9, 2010 by BigJohn30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBJNYC Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) The Kurds should YIELD and give the Presidency to Allawi -- so long as there demands are met -- this should be the NUMBER ONE PRIORITY with the Kurds (previous oil contracts, Kirkuk, etc) if MOST demands are met -- then give the Presidency to Allawi -- sounds like Kurds are being GREEDY -- ONE cannot have EVERYTHING. If Allawi and company are not INCLUDED in the process -- and just handed "crumbs" --- Iraq will EXPLODE in violence and FAIL --- Kurds better get "REAL" !!!! Edited November 9, 2010 by EBJNYC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashdinar Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) I believe there is no problems. It was reported he did not attend due to illness but will be there for the meetings. All is good from what I have been reading. Thank you and God Bless. Thank you for all your postings of the various news articles this past week. You have been quite busy . GO GOI>>>GO RV!! Edited November 9, 2010 by nashdinar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveI Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) Thank you for all your postings of the various news articles this past week. You have been quite busy . GO GOI>>>GO RV!! For sure, my new wife will be quite pleased when this is all said and done. It is costing me a hug for every post. God Bless all of you and thank you for the kind words. I am doing my very best to bring great and accurate news to this awesome site. To me it is a privilege and not a right to be here posting. Thank you Adam! Edited November 9, 2010 by SteveI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveI Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Thanks for the post Steve! If you get a chance - what's your honest take on how things progressed for Iraq in these meetings Today all and all. I've seen and commented on some good articles and rumors that seem to be saying similar things... What's your take? Do you think the RV could happen before the Government is officially announced or formed? Do you think this Thursday is a significant day? Any insight would be much appreciated from your buddy and follower Fresh! Thanks and God Bless Steve! - Fresh I just lost my reply to your questions. I will type them out on word then past them again later tonight. Sorry. I just spent 30 minutes explaining my take on your questions. Again, I am a bit upset by losing all work. God Bless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GO RV!! Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I just lost my reply to your questions. I will type them out on word then past them again later tonight. Sorry. I just spent 30 minutes explaining my take on your questions. Again, I am a bit upset by losing all work. God Bless. Steve, you are a stand up guy! I was hopeful you may add some insight and I certainly understand THAT frustration - been there Thanks for you contributions and your follow up's... I regard you as one of my more "followed" posters and contributors here and I thank you for your hard work and GOD BLESS!!! - Fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ha Ha Ha Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 (edited) Blows my mind. That Amer. Contractor reported earlier after that other meeting that this was probably going to happen. these last few lines of the article just made me nauseous Allawi missed Tuesday's meeting, sending delegates instead. Members of Iraqiya denied that his absence was a snub and hinted that they would push for Thursday's session to be delayed to deal with the wide disagreements between Maliki's and Allawi's blocs. "I think probably ... the parliament meeting will be postponed," said Falah al-Naqib, a prominent Iraqiya figure. "We cannot proceed without a package deal." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/09/AR2010110901751.html? Edited November 10, 2010 by Ha Ha Ha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMathews Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Ahhh. So, the meeting could possibly be rescheduled. Blows my mind. That Amer. Contractor reported earlier after that other meeting that this was probably going to happen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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