DELTA: (Smiley face icon)
Frank26: Yes DELTA ……………. Big Smile ………… For on W CC we SHARED there was 1 loan in July and the 2nd in September ………. IF ………… They raise the value …………. I truly feel they want and will.
Frank26: Crystal Clear ??? …………….. WOW !!! ……………. PERFECT !!! (See article below) IMO …….. o does not have a legacy to stand on …..
Don961: Not sure if holding things up in retaliation to the snub is the main reason … dealing with M’s attempted road blocks , the militias , Kurds , a non-cooperative Parliament , trying to save the lives of as many of the the people as possible , just learning a new way of leadership following guidelines presented to him , etc. … a lot of different stuff going on at once …. but he probably isn’t too unhappy with watching o squirm …
Don961: we had a saying at work …. Poor Planning on Your Part Does Not Necessarily Mean An Emergency On My Part …. but nonetheless … a little common courtesy and a few manners go a long way don’t they !! … There were 3 in that video beside A and his partner … you mean none of the 3 noticed either one of them ?? … Come on man !!!… IMO
Frank26: Hmmm………….. To offer a man in quicksand a string instead of a rope is cruel …………… But not in this case ………. IMO……….. What goes around …………………. Continues.
Don961: Is Obama Fast-tracking Mosul Offensive to Save His Legacy?
By Scott Morgan Posted 2016-09-22 21:43 GMT
(AINA) — Whenever a sitting President of the United States leaves office after his term of office whether its four or eight years the media starts talking about what will their legacy be? There are separate listings for both domestic and foreign policy.
In January 2017 Barack Obama leaves office. So there are several issues in Foreign Policy that will be scrutinized by both Candidates. But there is one situation that seems to be the focus of this Administration to be resolved before the incumbent leaves office. What is a concern is this was an issue that many feel that Obama dropped the ball on.
When Obama took office He sought to shift the focus from Iraq to Afghanistan. He felt that the fighting in Central Asia was more justified than was was occurring in the cradle of civilization. But what has happened in Iraq during his term of office has been a detriment not only to the people of Iraq but has also led to problems not only in the Middle East but can also be viewed as a source of some of the issues now affecting Europe.
Considering what has happened in the Country since major US Combat Forces left the Country the Administration made a great error in Judgement with the timing of their withdrawal.
Even though there was a functioning Government in Baghdad events were manipulated so that there were a couple of power vacuums in the Country. This would lead to a situation that certain elements were to exploit successfully for their own agendas.
In 2014 Sunni Elements including former member of the Saddam Hussein Baathist Party merged with Al-Qaeda Fighters to form what some refer to as Daesh or the Islamic State. They also moved into Syria taking advantage of the Civil War raging there to take over roughly one third of the Country which is roughly the same size of Iraqi territory that they were able to capture as well. Shia Militias emboldened by Iranian Support were actually able to control other parts of the Country.
Some of these actions have placed some of the Religious Minorities such as the Assyrians and the Turkmen in the position of being seen as pawns. They have suffered atrocities at the hands of ISIS and indifference at the hands of Baghdad. So they have some room to be skeptics.
One of the goals that the Obama Administration does have is the liberation of Mosul. The planners in Washington and Baghdad are beginning to fast track this effort. The goal of having the city be liberated before Obama leaves office is crystal clear. That way some issues of having a safe haven for the Religious Minorities be addressed by the next Administration.
It is also clear that President Obama feels that what has taken place in Iraq may have a negative impact on his legacy. Some of his actions do indicate that this is a valid concern.
http://www.aina.org/guesteds/20160922174320.htm
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Abadi back to Baghdad after concluding his visit to New York
Friday, 23 September 2016 18:51
Alsumaria News / Baghdad
Information Office of the Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, announced Friday, on the latter’s return to Baghdad after the conclusion of his visit to the US New York City to attend the meetings of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Ebadi said the Office said in a brief statement received Alsumaria News, a copy of it, that “the Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi returned home after concluding his visit to New York.”
And was launched in New York on Tuesday (20 September 2016), the work of the 71st session of the General Assembly of the United Nations with the participation of delegations from 193 countries are members of the international organization, including Iraq.
And threw Abadi, on Thursday, a word during the meeting, which called for the international community to demand Turkey to withdraw its troops from northern Iraq, and stressed that the presence of those forces hinder liberalization of Mosul control “Daesh.”
Abadi also called in his speech to the serious cooperation to dry up the sources of the “Daesh”, warning of the proliferation threat in all countries of the world, while stressing the need to confront “extremist ideology” on which to base the organization in the implementation of its attacks. link
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Don961: Abadi: we held about 30 meetings with world leaders in New York link
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Doodlebug: Abadi: 30 countries offered assistance to Iraq
Shafaq News / The head of the government Haider al-Abadi said all the world leaders with whom he met at the United Nations General Assembly in New York showed their willingness to support Iraq in all fields.
Maliki said in a televised speech after returning to Baghdad, “We had thirty meetings with the world leaders who hailed Iraq’s ability to fight terrorism and eliminate Daesh, and concentrated these meetings about the continuation of international support in the war against Daesh and continued reinforcement and logistical support for the Iraqi armed forces.”
Abadi said that “the international community should consider with respect to Iraq, the big experience in the fight against terrorism, adding that he” discussed with the leaders with whom he met, re-displaced people and the effects of the oil price collapse file. “LINK
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DommyT: The preparations for the new basket are on track. They are proceedings then, the Fund and other SDR users are working closely with the Chinese authority to ensure a smooth transition…
http://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2016/09/22/tr092216-sdr-basket-conference-call
Zerb: again imo this has very little to do with Iraq and all about the rest of THEIR agenda…. think outside the sand box…….. what a tangled web THEY weave.
