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2008-06-09 Iraq

Iraq Looking at Alternatives to US Security Agreement - Perhaps UN

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-06-09 10:37|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 These alternatives include signing a cooperation agreement instead of a long-term security agreement and staying under the United Nations protection to protect Iraqi funds,... Also, it insists that the movement of the US Army funds be subject to the Central Bank and that a written approval by the Iraqi Government be secured for any military operation."

The crux of the "sovereignty" issue is who controls the money pot, and the UN has its fist clenched. Guess the US military will have to pry it out of their cold, dead hand!

Posted by Thealing Borgia6122 2008-06-09 11:11|| 2008-06-09 11:11|| Front Page Top

#2 I hear Iran is willing.

Posted by ed 2008-06-09 11:19|| 2008-06-09 11:19|| Front Page Top

#3 We can leave. We can return. Won't be as much fun next time.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-06-09 11:33|| 2008-06-09 11:33|| Front Page Top

#4 Iraq's Iran friendly mob rulers want US subsidized body guards. And they want this in a US election year, where the public ahors waste. Not starter.

Posted by Grins Dingle9430 2008-06-09 16:22|| 2008-06-09 16:22|| Front Page Top

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