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2008-07-26 Iraq

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-07-26 08:54|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Bad analogy, GB. Actually, Congress is SUPPOSED to appoint the government of Washington, DC. They've opted out, but the Constitution still says it's their responsibility.

I think what Baghdad's trying to do here is to ensure that the Kurds don't hold 100% of the government jobs, since they're a majority in the district. The central government could have done so in a much more respectable and discrete manner, but then, most of the Shiites aren't happy with not being 100% in charge, and many of the Sunnis feel the same way.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2008-07-26 15:12|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2008-07-26 15:12|| Front Page Top

#2 Fact is DC leaders are elected, so what if the congress gave their responsibility a by.

In the mean time maybe Basra should have their leaders appointed so the Shiites don't use their majority to run the place. How about Anbar, to keep the Sunni's from controlling the Province. And, how about California so the liberal Democrats would not hold control of most of the State.

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-07-26 17:49|| 2008-07-26 17:49|| Front Page Top

#3 The Kurds need a port. Until they get one, they get screwed.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-07-26 19:29|| 2008-07-26 19:29|| Front Page Top

#4 Eventually the Kurds will reach an accomodation with Turkey. No idea how long it will take.

Medium to long term both Syria and Iran regimes will fall and a much larger Kurdish federation is on the cards.

Posted by phil_b 2008-07-26 20:02|| 2008-07-26 20:02|| Front Page Top

#5 PB: From your lips to God's ears.

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-07-26 20:08|| 2008-07-26 20:08|| Front Page Top

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