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2004-06-03 Iraq-Jordan

Transcript of CPA Brief shows media surprised by turnover

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Posted by Super Hose 2004-06-03 3:47:23 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 interesting how silent the blogosphere has been on the transition in Iraq. Everyones too confused, not sure if Dubya won or lost - which is, unfortunately, the principle preoccupation of BOTH sides of the blogosphere, rather than the actual progress of the people of Iraq. The lefties have been concerned that Brahimi got sandbagged - the conservatives seem wary that the US got sandbagged - and the neocons, who should be happy, are wary of Allawi.

I think its taking some time to sink in that A. Having the Iraqis sand bag Brahimi on the top posts was FAR superior to having the US get its picks, from the US point of view. B. That Allawi is really NOT a baathist stooge (I rely on Kanan Makiya on this issue) C. That on those areas where Brahimi may be right - the appointment of secular technocrats to the more junior cabinet posts - Brahimi largely DID get his way. D. How revolutionary a cabinet this is, with its large numbers of women, Kurds, Shiites, and genuine democrats E. How positively this is being received on the street in Iraq. Even NPR (!!!!!!!) this AM reported that Iraqi reaction ranges from supportive to wait and see. The hostility to the new govt is NOT coming from the Baghdad street, its coming from game players in DC, NY, Europe, and the Arab world.

Posted by Liberalhawk 2004-06-03 10:13:04 AM|| 2004-06-03 10:13:04 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 You can always tell if something is the right choice. If the Arabs bitch and moan about it, it must be the right thing to do.

Posted by AllahHateMe 2004-06-03 1:11:58 PM|| 2004-06-03 1:11:58 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 There are a lot of ways that this could turn out badly, but taking the wind out of jihadi plans for a bloodfest on the 30th was an important victory. It may still happen, but this move is about the best move that can be made in preperation for it.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-06-03 4:41:28 PM|| 2004-06-03 4:41:28 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Gee, do you think someone might have been misunderestimated again? :-p

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-06-03 11:16:06 PM|| 2004-06-03 11:16:06 PM|| Front Page Top

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