Iraq an economic Study

Rico Sauve lookalike.

Last Edited by Revbo™ on 07/08/2014 11:15 AM

This one's for you, Achmed. That's the "...price you pay for being a gigolo."



Last Edited by Revbo™ on 07/08/2014 11:18 AM

It's ghey Latin music day on the dinar thread.





Last Edited by Revbo™ on 07/08/2014 11:19 AM

Very interesting viewpoint for those that care about global connections! :)



The Arc of ISIS and the Caliphate-Western Regime Change Rouses the Masses with a New Brand of Terror

Interesting...the link can't be posted here...but you can google the title.

July 8, 2014
Erbil, Iraq

More than eleven years ago, I was among tens of thousands of troops baking in the hot sun of the Kuwaiti desert waiting for George W. Bush to make his 'decision'.

Of course it was total baloney. The decision to invade Iraq had already been made. They just needed more time to spin their story about WMDs... and to promise the American media 'Shock and Awe'.

The were right about the latter: the forces assembled in Kuwait constituted one of the most well-trained, well-equipped in the history of warfare.

And it was just a matter of weeks before CFLCC (Coalition Forces Land Component Command, pronounced 'see flick') had taken control of most of Iraq.

From a tactical perspective, this was nothing short of a modern miracle-- the act of marshalling so many resources forward against enemy opposition is no small feat.

And as I've been back in this region for the last several days, I can't shake that thought.

Because the story we're being told now is that this militant group IS (same as ISIL, or ISIS) was able to take over nearly half of Iraq... in a matter of days.

This just doesn't make sense.

IS rolled into Mosul with little more than pickup trucks and small arms, and they defeated a force nearly 20 times their size.

Granted, the Iraqi military isn't exactly the world's most elite.

A recent delegation from the United States came to Iraq a few weeks ago and judged the military to be mostly 'combat ineffective'. Er, we can just file that one away under "no sh*t, Sherlock"...

This isn't particular to Iraq, the entire region is in the same boat. The Saudi and Kuwaiti militaries are so undisciplined I expect they could be defeated by a crack paintball squad.

But we're not talking about a tactically superior underdog besting an unwieldy, incompetent opponent... or some drawn-out, demoralizing guerilla war waged by clever insurgents.

We're talking about straight up conventional warfare-- an IS 'army' of 23-year old kids vs. Iraq's conventional ground units, armored vehicles, militia, gunships and other air assets.

Even presuming that IS would eventually beat the pants off the Iraqi military, the speed with which they accomplished this is hardly credible, especially compared to the 2003 US campaign.

It doesn't add up. And yet IS has taken city after city this way.

Not to mention, the Kurdish intelligence chief had even handed over reports back in January to the CIA, MI6, and Iraqi military, indicating that a large militant force would attempt to invade northern Iraq.

Bottom line, I expect there's far more to this story than we're being told... much in the same way that there's far more than just the 'chaos' story that dominates the headlines.

In any situation, there are always winners and losers... so whether IS has plunged Iraq into 'chaos' really depends on who you ask.

The US government obviously holds the view that Iraq is disintegrating. But their fundamental premise is deeply flawed.

Iraq shouldn't even exist. This country was conjured out of thin air by European bureaucrats after the first World War with no regard for ethnic or traditional boundaries.

British diplomat Sir Mark Sykes, an architect of Iraq, was reported to have looked over a map of the region and remarked, "I should like to draw a line from the 'e' in Acre to the last 'k' in Kirkuk."

US politicians might call this chaos and insist that "a united Iraq is a stronger Iraq..."

But it only seems natural that a nation born from such imperialistic dogma should break apart.

Meanwhile, if you ask the Kurds, they'll tell you things are going remarkably well.

From where I sit right now, IS forces are within a few dozen miles on three sides. But there is hardly a tenor of concern here in Erbil.

Aside from a few normal checkpoints, there has been no security clampdown, public or private.

Last night at a restaurant my friends and I passed through a metal detector... only to find that it wasn't even plugged in. And I ran into a 'guard' armed with nothing more than a whistle yesterday morning.

Much of this stems from supreme confidence in the Kurdish militia (Peshmerga), a well-equipped, force that numbers into the hundreds of thousands. And they're just as committed as IS militants.

It was Peshmerga that took oil-rich Kirkuk a few weeks ago after Iraqi units abandoned the city (again, IS wasn't even anywhere near the place... quite odd).

So in just a month's time, the Kurds have managed to assert their autonomy, increase their oil holdings, take back their traditional capital (Kirkuk), and maintain security.

This is definitely NOT chaos.

Quite the opposite. This country has some of the most compelling opportunity in the world right now. More on that tomorrow.

 


 
 

Until then,

Simon Black
Senior Editor, SovereignMan.com

Security source said a senior Iraqi to “organize Daash (the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) terrorist issued its own currency for use in cash transactions, especially in areas that are concentrated by the terrorist organization.”



Explained the source, an officer in the intelligence of Interior declined to disclose his name to the terrorist organization issued currency denominations of the dinar and five dinars and ten dinars, noting that the currency bearing the logo of monotheism your terrorist organization and a rough picture of the successor organization Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.



And emphasized that large amounts of currency printed in one Almtabat in Saudi Arabia, adding that” approximately more than one million dinars traded in Mosul, Tikrit and some areas in Diyala.



And was Chairman of the Iraqi Awakening Ahmed Abu Risha has revealed on February 8 last version organizing the so-called Daash own currency b “Emirate of Al-Anbar,” saying it clear evidence of each denies the existence of the organization in Anbar.



[link to www.abna.ir]

Very interesting piece, Hoodrats. Thanks. He's right. Iraq should be three countries. Multiculturalism doesn't work anywhere it's tried. And you don't have to go to Iraq to figure that out. Just look at Murietta, California.

Or Memphis TN...

That, too.

Here's Stratfor's article on it. No link because it's a membership site, and it came to my email. *50% rule observed. I took out mostly superfluous stuff, but the bulk of what you need to know is there.

A Rumored Coup in Baghdad


Iraq's Diyala province police chief, Maj. Gen. Jamil al-Shammari, inspects the Mafraq police station June 17.(-/AFP/Getty Images)


Coups now lead in the rumors circulating in Baghdad, including those reaching Stratfor from our sources. There is a general feeling that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki must leave his office. Many in Baghdad believe his policies are responsible for inciting the Sunni uprising, or for failing to destroy it, depending on whom you talk to. And the Americans and Iranians, who have the most at stake in Baghdad, share these views. Opinions may differ, but most agree that al-Maliki has to go.

The latest rumor holds that a coup is being planned by the military commander of Baghdad, Abdulamir al-Shumanni. The coup supposedly will take place if no new government is formed.

Unlike other coups, this one would not be led by mutinous field grade officers but by extremely senior officers in the Iraqi army, or so the rumor goes.


The coup leaders claim that they have the support of both Americans and Iranians. That makes sense. Washington and Tehran have a stake in the survival of the Baghdad government. As in 2003, when both sides opposed the existence of Saddam Hussein's regime in Baghdad, they have now reached the same conclusion.

What is interesting about this rumor is its specificity and credibility. The source would know, but that does not necessarily mean it is truthful. The name he mentions as a leader is entirely reasonable. It is the logical choice. And the fact that he makes it clear that the coup depends on the failure of the politicians in Baghdad to create a new government indicates that the planners are not irresponsible intruders, but it makes them appear as developing a contingency plan for complete breakdown.


...For Stratfor, this particular rumor has some credibility. In situations where all communication has been reduced to rumor, rumor is the only currency we have. Baghdad is now at that point.

Last Edited by Revbo™ on 07/08/2014 02:45 PM

Barzani nominated Barham Saleh to the Presidency of the Republic with the authorization of the Kurdish blocs

[link to www.microsofttranslator.com]

TNT tony says Maliki is gone!

So does Mt Goat.

This going to be interesting to watch come Sunday when Maliki is meeting with everyone to elect the speaker in Parliament.

Too funny...



Last Edited by PIR on 07/08/2014 07:09 PM

And markz and Pdiddy...

I cannot even imagine what kind of bullshit story they will spin to explain why he is in Parliament Sunday.





Last Edited by PIR on 07/08/2014 10:24 PM

Sources confirm the "abandonment" of Maliki's coalition for his candidacy for prime minister and likely take over the presidency of parliament Jubouri
 
 
Long-Presse / Baghdad
Sources confirmed a Shiite, said on Tuesday that the parties in the coalition of state law already made three candidates instead of the head of the government expired, Nuri al-Maliki, in negotiating sessions "separate", while likely coalition al-Hakim and the existence of "external pressure" behind the discrepancies in determining the date of the meeting next to the parliament, predicted the Kurdistan Alliance repeat "scenario delay" if deficit of the National Alliance for resolving the candidate for prime minister because of the political blocs waiting prior to any meeting, and saw Union national forces could be reached to settle the crisis the government during the next four days, and witnessing the parliamentary session next put the name of Salim al for the presidency of the Council.
 
Has revealed the sources of the National Coalition, for "separate negotiations, conducted recently with most of the components of a coalition of state law, particularly Ktlta Hussain al-Shahristani and Khodair al," indicating that "the negotiations reached during the last two days, to put forward three alternative names for al-Maliki from within the coalition of state law ", without detection.
 
The sources said, who spoke to the newspaper (range), on condition of anonymity, that "the parties to the coalition of state law is satisfied is not possible to Maliki's nomination for a third term after being rejected by the majority of political blocs, especially the Shiite religious authority has called for a change of government with new faces."

Less than 50%

[link to translate.google.com]

Last Edited by WoodRat on 07/08/2014 07:37 PM

.....The source added that Sistani has informed the Shiite National Alliance of his extreme displeasure that the parliamentary session was postponed, demanding that understandings be quickly reached to form a government before the scheduled date for the second session on Aug. 12.

Al-Monitor was informed by a source in the National Alliance that the alliance has made up its mind to reject Maliki’s nomination and has already begun searching for a replacement candidate, who is expected to be announced in the coming days.

Finally, nominating an alternative candidate to Maliki will result in the formation of a new government because Maliki is considered the biggest obstacle for an understanding among the three major blocs. That will be followed by the nomination of a parliament speaker and a president. And the blocs in charge of this matter already have understandings in principle on it.

[link to www.al-monitor.com]

Last Edited by WoodRat on 07/08/2014 07:46 PM

Seems confusion reigns supreme.

Thats putting it mildly. One thing seems to lacking in Iraq for an RV to transpire. STABILITY. Seems I remember it being a big topic not so long ago for an Rv to take place. But what do I know.

And this REVBO...

World Bank chief backs launch of BRICS bank | South China Morning Post

World Bank president Jim Yong Kim welcomed the initiatives of establishing two new multilateral lenders, saying they would not pose a threat to the Washington-based institution and would instead help it fight poverty and spur economic growth.

The world's five key emerging nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have proposed the launch of the BRICS Development Bank. President Xi Jinping also broached the idea in October last year to set up a US$50 billion Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to finance projects in the region.

Less than 50%

[link to www.scmp.com]

Last Edited by WoodRat on 07/09/2014 11:15 AM

I guess, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em, huh? There's no way this guy is really supportive of this move by BRICS. They represent a direct threat to the system he and his people have built, but I guess if it's gonna happen anyway, might as well get on board.

Unless, it's all part of the same system I mentioned in my last post.

Last Edited by Revbo™ on 07/09/2014 11:24 AM

WB, BIS, IMF...all part of the same group that's been coordinating the new Global Finacial Architecture

And you know Wolfowitz was the President of the World Bank when he helped right the plan to redo the Middle East. Btw, Wolfowitz was on the speaking tour this past weekend pressing for Chalabi as the next PM.

Last Edited by WoodRat on 07/09/2014 11:42 AM

Well, yeah, but I've previously seen the BRICS bank as a direct threat to their financial hegemony. Perhaps I should not have been doing that. Seems about right that a bunch of commies and Third World dictator types would be on board with all the other evil bastards the world of finance has created.

REV...not saying you are reading too much into it. Maybe I just don't because I don't come from the same background of beliefs you do :)
I didn't mean to come across as if I know any better than you...just adding my thoughts. there could very well be something to it, I guess in the long run we shall find out.

Check this out. You probably already saw it on CC, but for those who don't participate over there, this is from a JC Collins piece. I'm not familiar with JC Collins, but what he's saying makes perfect sense. Read the whole piece, though, not just the part posted. Goes right along with the WB piece you posted earlier.

[link to philosophyofmetrics.com]

We can also see the hidden in the announcement of the China investment bank which is to challenge the World Bank. The list of countries interested in doing business with this bank included the United States itself. Doesn’t appear that the west is challenging the challenge to its hegemony.

*50% rule observed.

[link to www.menafn.com]

Iraqi Dinar's Revaluation and the Current Law and Economic State of Iraq

(MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, July 08, 2014 ) Hartford, CA -- For years, people in and outside of Iraq have been excited about the revaluation of Iraqi dinar. But what is the real state of Iraqi dinar? Will they ever mature so that its investors can convert their investments? Is there hope amidst the country being in hot water now facing law and order and economic crisis?

Taking into consideration the current state of Iraq and of its economy, the question of the viability of Iraqi dinar's revaluation is something that everyone is concerned about. Iraq's state may be in a bit of a haze right now. But its leaders are positive that soon, their country's political and law order situation will be stabilized. And yes, revaluation of Iraqi dinar is on its way as well.

Y'all, from reading all this stuff this morning, and knowing what I know from six years of economic research, I'm getting the feeling that some really big changes are coming next week. I don't know that our thing is one of them, but something huge is about to happen financially, in my opinion.

Revbo...remember this I posted in this thread May 23rd?

"According to our matrix there will be two separate changes of the Iraqi Dinar in relation to its value to the US dollar.

The first change of rate will be the one mentioned above of a 3 to 1 value announcement which will equate to 3 Iraqi dinars = 1 US dollar or somewhere around 1 IQD = .33 cents US.

The second change of the value of the IQD to the USD will not be because of a rise in value of the Iraqi dinar but will result in the falling of value of the US dollar worldwide."

Sure do, PIR. They better get on with Phase 1, because it looks like Phase 2 may be coming next week.

What do you think of all that stuff I posted earlier? Sure seems, to me, like the reset is about to happen. Why else would BIS finally, after six years, admit that we're doomed, and less than a week before the BRICS bank goes live?

Last Edited by Revbo™ on 07/09/2014 12:57 PM

Awesome!