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popeye7 says():Stay focused on the economic progress… The rest, well, is what it is… Abadi is not going anywhere, and the infighting will continue… Only lessen in my opinion once they are distracted from the monetary reform coming to fruition… IMHO… Everything is going along just fine… More reason to be excited rather than pessimistic..(y)
Holly1 says():now now .. if the site gets heated … 1… very simple …. close the laptop and take a walk from it … or shut it down … its not bad news what is going on .. they have not came this far to fail …
and IMO… the higher wont let it fail …. this is all new to the iraqis ,,, the old dont like change and the young is starving for it .. they are so confused .. they are being taught what is coming and many are not understanding…or dont want too…. what is happening is coming to light for them …
its time to get out from the dark and let them finally see some light with hope many are at the needs for the iraqis and most are still dogs thieves and this mess is what all this political bs, is all about …. corruption
dont worrie about the dinar has nothing to do with the game in the house >IMO… as someone just said from Iraq it will wobble
Holly1 says():Now go read back in the forums … see how far they are … and this wont crash the dreams for Iraq … only getting better .. with a promise….(F)
popeye7 says to Holly1():Took the words right out of my mouth.. Something iwould not be quite right if they were not at odds with each other for some reason..({):)
Holly1 says(): Haider Al-Abadi We have started a comprehensive reform, and was supposed ministerial change to be a simple episode of this reform, but that it ends up differences and divisions, that is contrary to the reforms that let them, and that the cabinet reshuffle, which we asked is to pay the government the wheel to the front is not disabled, and help the country overcome the financial and economic crisis that hit the Petroleum exporting countries, and to support and promote the great victories achieved by our heroine and mobilized the Peshmerga fighter and activist
Holly1 says(): Haider Al-Abadi We assure you that reform and change is a continuous process, if objected to some of the names excuse for not voting on them, Iraq is full of competencies and capabilities of those who will work to serve the country, we will give the bench to fall argument and achieve the desired change, but to be achieved and will be achieved, God willing,
it It is inconceivable that the disabled are the work of ministries and citizens’ interests, which some people want, at a time we stress that your demands are our goal that you will stay and help us in achieving change and reform
firefly_ says():The dissenting MPs argue that because Abadi drew up his list in consultation with Iraq’s main political parties, it upholds the system of ethnic and sectarian quotas instituted after the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, which critics say allowed certain groups to amass more wealth and influence than others.
They want Abadi to stick to an initial line-up of non-partisan technocrats he presented on March 31.
Neither speaker Salim al-Jabouri nor Abadi showed up in the main hall of parliament on Thursday, prompting the dissenting MPs to convene a mock session where they removed the speaker.
Jabouri told a news conference the session wasn’t held because the premier didn’t show up and there was no quorum. Abadi’s office did not say why he chose not to attend.
_firefly_ says():Neither speaker Salim al-Jabouri nor Abadi showed up in the main hall of parliament on Thursday, prompting the dissenting MPs to convene a mock session where they removed the speaker.
Jabouri told a news conference the session wasn’t held because the premier didn’t show up and there was no quorum. Abadi’s office did not say why he chose not to attend.
_firefly_ says():
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-iraq-politics-idUSKCN0XB0MB
_firefly_ says():Now …who does this make sense to? Unless ……………..
Scotzgirl says():Unless?
David212 says to _firefly_():FF western media hasn’t mentioned a thing concerning Iraq
Elane says():David212… very typical of mainstream media here!!!
NWBeauty says():Thursday is their Saturday Tomorrow is the equivalent of their Sunday (Mosque Holy Day) and Saturday they weill return to hammer this thing out We won’t know much TRUTH until late Sat or Sunday here
NWBeauty says():Thursday is their Saturday Tomorrow is the equivalent of their Sunday (Mosque Holy Day) and Saturday they weill return to hammer this thing out We won’t know much TRUTH until late Sat or Sunday here
NWBeauty says():I think it a GOOD thing western media turn a blind eye to the antics their now NOT a confidence booster that circus
NWBeauty says():let’s hope Haider Al-Abadi gets things under control on ME Monday which is Saturday and have the whole thing wrapped up by Wed … they have a report card review with IMFagain in JUne
NWBeauty says():that should be enough time between now and June to see progress, stabiity and confidence of some kind
Dr Dave says():Nw they changed their weekend…its now Friday=Saturday
rcookie says():Abadi: We will not give in to the chaos and the option are involved ministerial change and reform and Iraq is full of competencies and capabilities
Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:23:57 BAGHDAD – observer news
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, said Thursday, “We have put in front of surrender to the chaos and division and disagreements and dragging the country into the unknown and falling into the abyss option, this option we can not give in to him and strongly reject it.”
He said al-Abadi in a televised speech to the Iraqi people he delivered this evening, “go to you in these critical times of the life of our country and the political experience, and all hung out of the wrong practices, which articulated the moment of facing our country and require the unity of the national position and popular, and exercise the highest degree of responsibility and maintaining the security and stability of the country and the interests of the Iraqi people. ”
He added, “We have worked over the past period, and vigorous effort, in order to change and reform, and put your interests that Tzhardm for it and Atsamtm to achieve, above all other interests coincide with the exceptional circumstance that Iraq is going through.”
He stressed, “we set out in the draft reform and tackle corruption the large structural imbalances in the economy and the administration’s response to the matter of good governance and for the benefit of the people, and in line with what we have made of the covenants and promises to proceed with the reform project,
and what we’ve accomplished so far from the steps and continuous efforts to fight corruption and the formation of the Supreme Council for the fight against corruption, and provide potential protection necessary and sufficient for the work of the regulatory agencies and the prosecution of the corrupt. ”
He said al-Abadi, “It was the outcome of our work, we have, after extensive study of a large list of candidates technocrats, we chose names that have been submitted, and we expected that it would meet some of the objections of those who look to the Reformation perspective narrow interests, and who confuse the principle of partnership and quotas, as is happening now. ”
And “We made a list of technocrats cabinet reshuffle two weeks ago, according to public demands, and we asked at the time of the Council of Representatives to accept or reject or propose amendments, and the House committees to reject many of the names of candidates for the list submitted by us.”
rcookie says():He noted the prime minister “after the dialogue with the parliamentary blocs, we went towards the national document for reform as one of the joint employment options with the House of Representatives, was reached a second list of ministers technocrats and we presented again two days ago on the members of the House of Representatives.”
However, the Prime Minister said, “Unfortunately, we have noticed a difference and intersections between the House of Representatives on the first and second well and earned a split in the Council on other things unrelated to the origin of the reform and the ministerial amendment intended, but political chaos could lead to instability God forbid, Iraq and lead to the unknown,
We can not accept chaos that displays the interests of our people at risk, warning “to be a variation on the reform and its details and its fractions, a gateway to further division and fragmentation and the opportunity to exploit some of the obstruction and confuse and waste primary goal of comprehensive reform.”
He said, “We have started a comprehensive reform, and was supposed ministerial change to be a simple episode of this reform, but that it ends up differences and divisions, that is contrary to the reforms that let them, and that the cabinet reshuffle,
which we asked is to pay the government the wheel to the front is not disabled, and help the country in overcoming the financial and economic crisis that hit the Petroleum exporting countries, and to support and promote the great victories achieved by our heroine and mobilized the Peshmerga fighter and militant. ”
He stressed that “the current environment does not allow to leave the country at a government vacuum politician or we live a state of defiance and war, and can not leave the country on this course, as that of the basic components of did not correspond to the change of ministers at the present time, which may generate a state of fragmentation and cracking which Antmanah, was upset in partnership and national unity that we need now to confront the terrorist Daash. ”
He said al-Abadi said “differences within the House of Representatives, and the lack of consensus on a cabinet reshuffle, has led to disable it at the present time, and continue to do so may contribute to obstruct the government’s work, and affect the military operations heroic for the Liberation of our towns and villages of the occupation terrorist Daash and return of displaced persons to their towns.” .
He argued that “there are ever-present harm to engulf the country because of the interests and contradictory visions opposed, and can not repair that pays off in light of bickering and divisions, with our keen desire to maintain communal balances and political participation of all segments of Iraqi society, and these starting points and the responsibility entrusted to us.”
The Prime Minister called for “patience and wisdom, and to provide an opportunity for ongoing dialogues and so as not to hamper the march of the state.”
The Prime Minister stressed that “we’re going to continue to work in the government, and other packages of comprehensive reforms and the management of the war and protect the security of citizens to provide another chance when appropriate with the House of Representatives to vote in the coming days on the reshuffle, which we offered.”
He also stressed that “reform and change is a continuous process, if objected to some of the names excuse for not voting on them, Iraq is full of competencies and capabilities of those who will work to serve the country, we will give the bench to fall argument and achieve the desired change, but that is achieved and will be achieved, God willing,
it is inconceivable that the disabled are the work of ministries and citizens’ interests, which some people want, at a time we stress that your demands are our goal that you will stay and help us in achieving change and reform. ”
He noted, “We have put in front of surrender to the chaos and division and disagreements and dragging the country into the unknown and falling into the abyss option, this option we can not give in to him and strongly reject it, and we have chosen instead of him to move the road that we designed from the start to walk in it, despite the difficulties and obstacles that Tlahzawnha, unaware that the reform and the fight against corrupt , is the other battle is not easy, but our people is the one who should win, where no matter how long. ”
rcookie says():
http://translate.google.com/translate?depth=1&hl=en&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ar&u=http://www.faceiraq.com/
mfree05 says():I think it is a great thing for Abadi to bring the GOI reshuffle case in FRONT of the Iraqi people on Television, etc and as much as possible. Exposing the self serving political blocs in this case.
clay says to mfree05():agree
clay says to mfree05():let them see whats really going on
soonrv says():whats going on is what the news WANTS US to think is going on
clay says to soonrv():(y)
mfree05 says():I believe the IMF directed march toward Article 8 and a global economy (and thats what we want) will continue regardless of who sits in the ministerial seats of Abadi’s administration.
After all, IMO we have seen a great deal of economic progress happen even with the current group of ministers. Iraq has passed and are currently implementing all the IMF mandated laws and are demonstrating (to the world) administrative, accounting and legal efforts against corruption NOW.
Slower than most would like and still not the “whales of corruption”yet, but never the less- moving forward! I think with even the current status-quo GOI ministers we will get to Article 8 by July 1 as expected by the IMF. Iraq has critically needed 15 billion in IMF loans hanging in the balance also.
_firefly_ says to soonrv():EXACTLY (y)
Robl says to _firefly_():Hey Firefly, still waiting on your: “Unless” statement that you made earlier….
Robl says to _firefly_():You left me hanging…. lol
paul-o says to rcookie():Mr. White often refers to the quote, which I believe is from the IMF saying that, “Iraq will enter the World Economy before the end of the forst half of 2016.” Is that quote contained in the IMF’s Letter or Intent with Iraq?
hermantowncars says():That is one amazing speech Abadi to the Iraqi people on tv! Not unlike the turmoil and divisions in General Washingtons day until it reached the point where those who wanted freedom were willing to lay their lifes blood on the line against the control of those (British) who did not have the best interests of the colonies in mind.
As one who believes that nothing happens by accident, that God himself grants all authority and power, I cannot help but see Abadi as a Gen. George Washington who prays for guidance to the maker of all that is.
He truly cares about the welfare and health of his country and people above personal gain. For this I pray: Lord of all creation, You have said you are God and the only God, (Isiah 45:7 “I am the Lord and there is NO other, I am the one who creates the light and make the darkness.
I am the One who sends good times and bad times”. We pray and petition on behalf of Iraq, its people , and PM Abadi , for a revealing of wisdom ,peace, and safety. Search our hearts Lord and show us where our own desires for our gain are contrary to our desire for YOUR gain.
May we be empowered to know your will and may we also have the guts, or hutzpah, ability to DO it, each in our own little realm of circumstance. In the Holy name and for Thy sake and purpose we pray. Amen.
BGG says():That all makes sense – which is why my comments earlier today… AND…
BGG says():puts Maliki’s FaceBook comments into perspective…
BGG says():My earlier comments on this jive by – Qutaiba al-Jubouri (the guy talking about – and leading the “faux” meeting…)
BGG says():I would not read too much into this… (at least until it actually happens). Ever notice how it’s always some “nobody” from the SLC side of the fence – or some corrupt jerk – who makes this kind of noise??
P.S. He’s not a COMPLETE nobody – he’s corrupt enough to have made the “whales of corruption” list sent to DC a while back…
Mainly because he took 809 Milllion Dinars (personally) while at the Min of Resources (?) – when they couldn’t afford to pay anyone else a salary (at all)..
BGG says():then Maliki follows this “kangaroo Parliament meeting” with some jerk-wad commentary about how this ridiculousness is “mature” politics. CLOWN
BGG says():and all of this is plainly in response to them losing their positions of power and – hence, their place at the “trough”… pigs…
sheila3 says to BGG():GA 🙂
BGG says to sheila3():Hey.
jeffusa says to BGG():seems like this is just more reason/pressure to get this done NOW
clay says to jeffusa():but will they or wait till all is seated
rcookie says(): Abadi looking with a US general on the victories achieved Daash and get ready for the Liberation of Fallujah and Mosul gangs
14-04-2016 08:19 PM Search Prime Minister Haider al – Abadi in his office on Thursday, with the Central Command , the US military commander General Joseph Vutl victories achieved on terror Daash and preparations for the Liberation of the rest areas and the battle of Fallujah and Mosul gangs.
A statement by the Prime Minister ‘s Office has received ‘orbit News’ copy of it, that ‘Gen. Vutl reiterated his country ‘s support for Iraq in its war against terrorism and the continued support of the United States military and security forces of Iraq in the areas of training and arming for the liberation of the entire Iraqi territory attitude’.
http://translate.google.com/translate?depth=1&hl=en&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ar&u=http://www.faceiraq.com/
_firefly_ says():International Monetary and Financial Committee Thirty-Third Meeting April 16, 2016
_firefly_ says(): International Monetary and Financial Committee Thirty-Third Meeting April 16 , 2016 IMFC Statement by Obaid Humaid Al Tayer Minister of State for Financial Affairs, United Arab Emirates
On behalf of Bahrain, Arab Republic of Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Maldives, Oman, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates,Republic of Yemen
_firefly_ says():Statement by His Excellency Minister Obaid Humaid Al-Tayer Minister of State for Financial Affairs for the United Arab Emirates
On Behalf of Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Maldives, Oman, Qatar, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen International Monetary and Financial Committee Washington, April 15-16, 2016
We are still facing a tepid and fragile global recovery with heightened uncertainty and increasing financial turbulence. Deflation remains a concern in some advanced economies (AEs) while emerging market and developing countries (EMDCs) face multiple vulnerabilities from falling asset and commodity prices; while tightened financial conditions have increased risks to global financial stability.
This calls for heightened vigilance in the Fund’s surveillance and for country authorities to persist with previously identified policy priorities. The current confluence of factors increases the urgency of a broad-based policy response to manage vulnerabilities and boost confidence.
_firefly_ says():The highest priority for AEs is to reduce risks of deflation and raise growth prospects. The appropriate policy mix should be differentiated according to country circumstances. Fiscal measures with large short-term fiscal multipliers could support accommodative monetary policies and deliver a timely demand boost, while measures to support innovation and labor market policies would raise potential output.
We support further work by the Fund to identify cases where fiscal policy can play a bigger role and to improve the estimated fiscal multipliers. Tackling unaddressed legacy in financial sector issues remains a priority in some European countries as well as continued reform of the government-sponsored enterprises in the U.S. Meanwhile, a better integration of migrants and reducing restrictions on refugees’ geographical mobility would help deliver the economic benefits of refugee inflows.
_firefly_ says():EMDCs are expected to continue to deliver the largest contribution to global growth inspite of the downgrading of growth forecasts for a majority of countries.
Lower commodity prices and uncertainty about the pace of U.S. monetary policy tightening, compounded by the continued weakness of demand in AEs, has put downward pressure on emerging market economies.
The period of buoyant activity spurred by rapid credit expansion is giving way to rising corporate sector vulnerabilities as well as volatile capital flows and exchange rate pressures.
We call on the Fund to carry out additional work to better understand the dynamics of capital outflows which can pose substantial risks in a more integrated world.
EMDCs will need to manage vulnerabilities from volatile tightened conditions while building buffers and strengthening fundamentals. We commend China for the remarkable progress achieved so far in rebalancing the economy and welcome the authorities’ readiness to adjust policies to support the rebalancing and address corporate sector vulnerabilities and market turbulences that emerged.
We welcome the inclusion of the renminbi in the SDR basket which is a testimony to China’s prominent role in the world economy.
_firefly_ says():ok, too much editing involved. If you want to read todays IMF reprt … well … here it is
http://www.imf.org/External/spring/2016/imfc/statement/eng/are.pdf
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