legacyman73 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Allawi threatens to quit Iraqi government: report Text size LONDON, Dec 07, 2010 (AFP) - Iyad Allawi, who won the most votes in Iraq's elections, threatened to quit a power-sharing government in an interview with Britain's Times newspaper on Tuesday. "Power-sharing is not happening," Allawi said. "It is not set to work in a meaningful way... If it does not change, I will not participate." Despite being lauded by international leaders including US President Barack Obama, Iraq's power-sharing pact has looked fragile ever since it was agreed last month after an eight-month impasse. Despite his Iraqiya block narrowly winning elections in March, Allawi has seen religious parties coalesce to form the biggest grouping in the new parliament led by Prime Minister-designate Nuri al-Maliki. Allawi, a Shia Muslim, claimed that Iraq's political system meant a non-sectarian politician could never succeed. He laid the blame at the feet of Iraq’s Shia neighbour, Iran, and said Iranian leaders had a "red line" against him. "There is a question mark on democracy now," he said. "People realise that Iran has the upper hand and they feel Iraq is controlled by foreign forces." He added: "Iran has obstructed the way to power-sharing. They have a red line against me personally and they do not want Iraqiya to participate in the new government." Allawi said Iraqis were likely to quickly become disillusioned with any government that is formed. "There is a lot of disillusionment among Iraqis, whether they voted for us or not," Allawi said. "They associated democracy with the fact that whoever got the highest numbers should spearhead the formation of the government." The Times said Allawi had also confirmed that many imprisoned members of the al-Mahdi Army, followers of fiery Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, had been released as part of a deal struck between Maliki and Sadr two months ago. The move is considered likely to have been engineered by Iran. Asked how Iraq's political landscape would look in a year's time, Allawi told the paper: "Really, I don't know." http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20101207T121134ZHTJ35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechesuerte Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Get the tissues out....this guy cries and moans more than any grown man ever should.... No doubt....just get in there and help your people! GO RV in 2010!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muchodinaro Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Allawi threatens to quit Iraqi government: report Text size LONDON, Dec 07, 2010 (AFP) - Iyad Allawi, who won the most votes in Iraq's elections, threatened to quit a power-sharing government in an interview with Britain's Times newspaper on Tuesday. "Power-sharing is not happening," Allawi said. "It is not set to work in a meaningful way... If it does not change, I will not participate." Despite being lauded by international leaders including US President Barack Obama, Iraq's power-sharing pact has looked fragile ever since it was agreed last month after an eight-month impasse. Despite his Iraqiya block narrowly winning elections in March, Allawi has seen religious parties coalesce to form the biggest grouping in the new parliament led by Prime Minister-designate Nuri al-Maliki. Allawi, a Shia Muslim, claimed that Iraq's political system meant a non-sectarian politician could never succeed. He laid the blame at the feet of Iraq’s Shia neighbour, Iran, and said Iranian leaders had a "red line" against him. "There is a question mark on democracy now," he said. "People realise that Iran has the upper hand and they feel Iraq is controlled by foreign forces." He added: "Iran has obstructed the way to power-sharing. They have a red line against me personally and they do not want Iraqiya to participate in the new government." Allawi said Iraqis were likely to quickly become disillusioned with any government that is formed. "There is a lot of disillusionment among Iraqis, whether they voted for us or not," Allawi said. "They associated democracy with the fact that whoever got the highest numbers should spearhead the formation of the government." The Times said Allawi had also confirmed that many imprisoned members of the al-Mahdi Army, followers of fiery Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, had been released as part of a deal struck between Maliki and Sadr two months ago. The move is considered likely to have been engineered by Iran. Asked how Iraq's political landscape would look in a year's time, Allawi told the paper: "Really, I don't know." http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20101207T121134ZHTJ35 I don't believe anything news related about the Iraqi government. The stories always contradict each other. There was just an article I read that Allawi said he likes his new position as an overseer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechesuerte Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 I don't believe anything news related about the Iraqi government. The stories always contradict each other. There was just an article I read that Allawi said he likes his new position as an overseer. I believe that you are correct mucho...you should not believe much of what is said...especially since al-Maliki owns an estimated 70% of the news reporting agencies. GO RV in 2010!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz1104 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 This is about the 3rd time A has used this tactic........................getting old imo...............................................................GO RV 2010 BABY!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grashopa Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Allawi wants to be PM.....Will he will try to muck up Parliments attempt to give a vote of confidence to Maliki? He says he can form in 7 days???? REALLY??? Hope he doesn't interupt the fat lady!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.B. Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 He added: "Iran has obstructed the way to power-sharing. They have a red line against me personally and they do not want Iraqiya to participate in the new government." with that said.......it seems like to me Allawi would hang in there just so Iran wouldn't get what they wanted but thats just the way i think, im not an Iraqi....ALLAWI STOP CRYING AND MAN UP GO RV 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eucent Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Doesnt sound good!to me , Oh God Please let we have RV this year before xmas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs71 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Allawi is being Allawi.."IF" this is true.. None the less...Allawi is the least of our worries guys...seriously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grashopa Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Right on cj....seems now that he has a job of minding everybody elses business, hope that will make him feel important, and STOP his whining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronscarpa Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 This is a reprint of an old article with today's date...! Someone is trying to stir up the pot for some reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traconesu02 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Thanks for the post legacyman73 Yeh Right! Like I am going to believe this story at this stage in the game. Boy! Do they love to spread it on for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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