Postponement of Iraq Government Formation...again?

[jbbdolphins]

I know this was in the news today, but for those who have not seen it, I am posting it. How many 30 day periods does it take to form a government?

"IRBIL, Iraq – Iraq's prime minister said Saturday he's still seeking Cabinet nominations from the country's top politicians, signaling he likely will not form a new government much earlier than the Dec. 25 deadline.

Nouri al-Maliki, a Shiite Muslim, had pledged to announce his new government by Dec. 15 and end the political deadlock that began after parliamentary elections in March failed to produce a clear winner. The delay announced Saturday reflects al-Maliki's struggle to cobble together an inclusive government.

But al-Maliki assured political leaders Saturday that he remains committed to meeting a 30-day constitutional deadline — ending Dec. 25 — to bring together Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish factions in a government that can overcome enduring sectarian tensions, and appealed for their help to do so.

"I call upon all blocs to quickly present their candidates," al-Maliki said at a meeting of the Kurdish Democratic Party, promising to announce Iraq's new leadership by Dec. 25.

He also warned politicians not to get distracted with "marginal issues" since the clock is ticking. "We are facing a constitutional deadline and we will not tolerate exceeding it," he said.

Saturday's meeting in Irbil, the capital of the Kurdish autonomous region in Iraq's north, was also attended by Sunni and Shiite Arab politicians with whom al-Maliki has had to create uneasy alliances after his political party fell short of winning a majority of seats in parliament.

The new government is expected to include all the major factions, including the Kurds, Shiite political parties aligned with Iran and a Sunni-backed bloc that narrowly won the election.

It will have a slew of issues to tackle, including developing the struggling economy and preventing a resurgence of violence as the last American troops leave by the end of next year.

[twiztid]

How many 30 day periods does it take to form a government?

how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll at the center of the tootsie pop?

[VanessaL4100]

do you have a link?? just wondering. Thanks. and that is a little disappointing, however, anytime before january 1st is good for me.

[rcrge]

Remember this Iraq , doesnt mean there is any truth to this

[Shadowhawk]

I know this was in the news today, but for those who have not seen it, I am posting it. How many 30 day periods does it take to form a government?

"IRBIL, Iraq – Iraq's prime minister said Saturday he's still seeking Cabinet nominations from the country's top politicians, signaling he likely will not form a new government much earlier than the Dec. 25 deadline.

Nouri al-Maliki, a Shiite Muslim, had pledged to announce his new government by Dec. 15 and end the political deadlock that began after parliamentary elections in March failed to produce a clear winner. The delay announced Saturday reflects al-Maliki's struggle to cobble together an inclusive government.

But al-Maliki assured political leaders Saturday that he remains committed to meeting a 30-day constitutional deadline — ending Dec. 25 — to bring together Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish factions in a government that can overcome enduring sectarian tensions, and appealed for their help to do so.

"I call upon all blocs to quickly present their candidates," al-Maliki said at a meeting of the Kurdish Democratic Party, promising to announce Iraq's new leadership by Dec. 25.

He also warned politicians not to get distracted with "marginal issues" since the clock is ticking. "We are facing a constitutional deadline and we will not tolerate exceeding it," he said.

Saturday's meeting in Irbil, the capital of the Kurdish autonomous region in Iraq's north, was also attended by Sunni and Shiite Arab politicians with whom al-Maliki has had to create uneasy alliances after his political party fell short of winning a majority of seats in parliament.

The new government is expected to include all the major factions, including the Kurds, Shiite political parties aligned with Iran and a Sunni-backed bloc that narrowly won the election.

It will have a slew of issues to tackle, including developing the struggling economy and preventing a resurgence of violence as the last American troops leave by the end of next year.

Do you have a LINK where this is posted? Also, it only takes one 30 day period apparently since the article doesn't elude to any additional periods being talked about. It says that Al-Maliki will meet his original 30 day window which ends on Dec 25th, but that he wanted to have it done by the 15th. Not sure what your point is here? How is this a postponement?

[drox]

And the Kurds thought they were the kingmakers... Haha! Allawi and his 90 votes aren't done yet. Lets see.... Maliki bribed Sadr and the Kurds. What do you think Iraqia is waiting for? Perhaps a bribe?

[mariejose]

MORE THAN LIKELY JUST SMOKE AND MIRRORS.

[VanessaL4100]

MORE THAN LIKELY JUST SMOKE AND MIRRORS.

Woo. thank you!

[Zaney]

Looks like an old document w/ some mods. Just a guess!

[savanna]

Its on Fox News website under world news Iraq

[Zaney]

I like d hawks post better.

[Shadowhawk]

I like d hawks post better.

I will second this!

[automag]

jbbdolphins.......................Two 30 day periods......one for the first PM designate and one for the second PM designate..............article 76 of the Iraqi Constitution will give you the exact constitutional mandates of the time lines that are being followed as of this moment................But don't forget that in the case that neither can get approval then it goes back to the POR who will organize a vote in parliament for PM.........that vote has to be a simple majority of the quorum that assembled for that vote.............simple majority only..

Automag

[Jac]

I know this was in the news today, but for those who have not seen it, I am posting it. How many 30 day periods does it take to form a government?

"IRBIL, Iraq – Iraq's prime minister said Saturday he's still seeking Cabinet nominations from the country's top politicians, signaling he likely will not form a new government much earlier than the Dec. 25 deadline.

Nouri al-Maliki, a Shiite Muslim, had pledged to announce his new government by Dec. 15 and end the political deadlock that began after parliamentary elections in March failed to produce a clear winner. The delay announced Saturday reflects al-Maliki's struggle to cobble together an inclusive government.

But al-Maliki assured political leaders Saturday that he remains committed to meeting a 30-day constitutional deadline — ending Dec. 25 — to bring together Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish factions in a government that can overcome enduring sectarian tensions, and appealed for their help to do so.

"I call upon all blocs to quickly present their candidates," al-Maliki said at a meeting of the Kurdish Democratic Party, promising to announce Iraq's new leadership by Dec. 25.

He also warned politicians not to get distracted with "marginal issues" since the clock is ticking. "We are facing a constitutional deadline and we will not tolerate exceeding it," he said.

Saturday's meeting in Irbil, the capital of the Kurdish autonomous region in Iraq's north, was also attended by Sunni and Shiite Arab politicians with whom al-Maliki has had to create uneasy alliances after his political party fell short of winning a majority of seats in parliament.

The new government is expected to include all the major factions, including the Kurds, Shiite political parties aligned with Iran and a Sunni-backed bloc that narrowly won the election.

It will have a slew of issues to tackle, including developing the struggling economy and preventing a resurgence of violence as the last American troops leave by the end of next year.

Spin all smoke and mirrors. Relax.

God Bless America!

[Thor363]

Barring a link to the article... the most important thing to me is that quoted as:

"He also warned politicians not to get distracted with "marginal issues" since the clock is ticking. "We are facing a constitutional deadline and we will not tolerate exceeding it," he said."

Sounds like he knows the pressure to pull it together is on, and it's really their last chance to avoid looking like asshats.

[Kimjackie]

I know this was in the news today, but for those who have not seen it, I am posting it. How many 30 day periods does it take to form a government?

"IRBIL, Iraq – Iraq's prime minister said Saturday he's still seeking Cabinet nominations from the country's top politicians, signaling he likely will not form a new government much earlier than the Dec. 25 deadline.

Nouri al-Maliki, a Shiite Muslim, had pledged to announce his new government by Dec. 15 and end the political deadlock that began after parliamentary elections in March failed to produce a clear winner. The delay announced Saturday reflects al-Maliki's struggle to cobble together an inclusive government.

But al-Maliki assured political leaders Saturday that he remains committed to meeting a 30-day constitutional deadline — ending Dec. 25 — to bring together Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish factions in a government that can overcome enduring sectarian tensions, and appealed for their help to do so.

"I call upon all blocs to quickly present their candidates," al-Maliki said at a meeting of the Kurdish Democratic Party, promising to announce Iraq's new leadership by Dec. 25.

He also warned politicians not to get distracted with "marginal issues" since the clock is ticking. "We are facing a constitutional deadline and we will not tolerate exceeding it," he said.

Saturday's meeting in Irbil, the capital of the Kurdish autonomous region in Iraq's north, was also attended by Sunni and Shiite Arab politicians with whom al-Maliki has had to create uneasy alliances after his political party fell short of winning a majority of seats in parliament.

The new government is expected to include all the major factions, including the Kurds, Shiite political parties aligned with Iran and a Sunni-backed bloc that narrowly won the election.

It will have a slew of issues to tackle, including developing the struggling economy and preventing a resurgence of violence as the last American troops leave by the end of next year.

Then there's this:

On the other hand, identified the political blocs to end this week as the date for the submission of candidates to Maliki for the completion of the formation of the ministry after the talks ended between the main political blocs represented in the National Alliance and the mass of Coalition and Iraqi Kurdistan, and access to positive results that could end the issue of forming the government this weekend , and after the Joint Commission agreement of the political blocs to present Tuaqatha to Maliki, who will develop a variety ministry in its final form in two or three.

Edited December 11, 2010 by Kimjackie

[Soldiering4U]

This is a link to a story like that one but this is only extended till Christmas do you have any others

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/12/11/iraqi-pm-unlikely-form-govt-years-end/

Edited December 11, 2010 by Soldiering4U

[Thor363]

LINK PLEASE

I think I found it for him... here ya go!

http://www.wtop.com/?sid=1479014&nid=105

[EBJNYC]

And the Kurds thought they were the kingmakers... Haha! Allawi and his 90 votes aren't done yet. Lets see.... Maliki bribed Sadr and the Kurds. What do you think Iraqia is waiting for? Perhaps a bribe?

Allawi should be PREPARING -- in the event Maliki CANNOT meet the DEADLINE -- to SLAMDUNK Maliki !!!!

[Oil4life]

dec 25th is the deadline we are aware of this already... it's before jan 1st hang in there...

[SFMS]

More of the smoke screens we have been seeing...lets all take a break...the ride is almost over...GO RV!!!!!

[JayLee202]

IMF is going to take over and do the RV.

[Suckawhat]

how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll at the center of the tootsie pop?

I did this once and it took me 442 licks to get to the center. Very good question.

Edited December 11, 2010 by Suckawhat

[Loggerjohn]

jbbdolphins.......................Two 30 day periods......one for the first PM designate and one for the second PM designate..............article 76 of the Iraqi Constitution will give you the exact constitutional mandates of the time lines that are being followed as of this moment................But don't forget that in the case that neither can get approval then it goes back to the POR who will organize a vote in parliament for PM.........that vote has to be a simple majority of the quorum that assembled for that vote.............simple majority only..

Automag

I have googled the constitution of Iraq and cannot find where it says that the second PM designate only needs a simple majority. It also does not clearly state how long the second PM designate has to form. It only states that the POR has 15 days to designate him. If this is wrong, could someone post a link to correct it please?

[Traconesu02]

Thanks for the post jbbdolphins - I believe this is either an old article.