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2003-11-20 Iraq

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-11-20 23:07|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 One natural resource that is going unmentioned is water. When the dust settles in the Middle East, water will still be a crucial and limited resource.

A stable, democratic and pluralistic Turkey and a stable, democratic and pluralistic Iraq together could form a critical mass in that region of the world. Hope it happens that way.

Posted by rkb 2003-11-20 8:50:59 AM|| 2003-11-20 8:50:59 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 This is great news. IMHO, Tapyip really just wants the contracts and money, and he'll be happy to go for this. I read that back in 95, Tapyip was trying to open trade with Iraq, and the statement, "Turkey was a country with a long historical connection to Iraq. "I believe that the two countries have common interests. Iraq is a rich country in terms of population and natural resources." could have come straight from his mouth. He was willing to work with Sadaam so why not the new Iraqi's?

This is a win/win for everyone. Bravo!

Posted by B 2003-11-20 9:24:29 AM|| 2003-11-20 9:24:29 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I wonder if this is cooperation is the reason for the recent AQ attacks in Turkey. This has to terrify those who wish to see Iraq and secular democracy fail in the ME.

Posted by B 2003-11-20 9:46:27 AM|| 2003-11-20 9:46:27 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Yea B, typical AQ diplomatic presentation. Drive-by diplomacy.

Posted by Lucky 2003-11-20 12:32:53 PM|| 2003-11-20 12:32:53 PM|| Front Page Top

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