iraq issues

The thread title is deliberately somewhat provocative but I'd appreciate it if this thread doesn't degenerate immediately into exchanges of insults by the usual suspects. A reasoned debate perhaps? A new law recently approved by the Iraqi cabinet would permit the marriage of nine-year-old...

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/the-civil-war-in-iraq-has-already-begun-politician-claims-conflict-has-started-and-warns-it-will-be-worse-than-syria-8601732.html Do you think this will evolve into civil war on the scale of Syria? Some suggest that this is all the fault...

I see this claim tossed around a lot, but what actual evidence is there that the US stole Iraq's oil? Looking at the figures, the US imports less Iraqi oil now than it did prior to the 2003 invasion, nearly 50% less. Only in 2004 and 2008 did it even come close to the levels it was importing...

Recent debate has revealed some incontrovertible facts in the July 12, 2007 accidental shooting of Iraqi "journalists." From a decidedly anti-military webblog: Fact 1) Fifteen military aged Iraqi males in civilian clothing without uniform or insignia, only two of whom are identified as...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/15/defector-admits-wmd-lies-iraq-war "Maybe I was right, maybe I was not right," he said. "They gave me this chance. I had the chance to fabricate something to topple the regime. I wonder if Bush & Co. even attempted to verify these claims...

doubtless, many will discount this as just more lies from lefties. truth hurts. Dismantling the Iraqi State, Destroying an Entire Country Destroying Iraqi culture, erasing collective memory By Dirk Adriaensens URL of this article: www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=21781 Global...

I do not have an educated opinion on this so I'm wondering what JREF forum members think of this. Will democracy start functioning in Iraq? Or will the country fall apart and see the return of some kind of strongman?

Despite the fact that our "combat mission" is now officially over... Considerable violence continues apace. The very destructive attack today on potential army recruits is just part of a continuing pattern.... Seems that on a weekly basis at least we hear of yet another bombing, many of which...

I stumbled upon a blog about Iran that is giving a viewpoint that is deeper and newer than what I have up until now believed. I thought I would share it here and see what people think. http://www.michaeltotten.com/2010/04/our-man-inside-irans-revolutionary-guards.php Michael J. Totten's...

I was surprised not to see this mentioned (cue someone with a link to make me look like an idiot). Front page of today's Guardian was a story about a large rise in birth defects and cancers in children in Fallujah...

How to properly praise the government we created in Iraq? Muses, spare time from Apollo's lyre and sing me the words to celebrate the shining beacon of hope that is Iraq! Why, Democracy brings liberty to the oppressed people who were clouded in darkness before we brought unto them our wisdom and...

The Iraqi Parliament has approved the Status of Force Agreement negotiated over the last year by the Maliki and Bush administrations, meaning that all coalition troops will be out of Iraq by the end of 2011 at the latest. Story here...

So, what do you think would kill more people? Chlorine gas attacks or cholera? Shipments of chlorine are being held up at the Iraq border for fear that the insurgents will somehow aquire it and use in attacks. That same chlorine is desperately needed to purify the nation's water supply. Story...

There's a lot of bad news coming from Iraq so occasionally its nice to read some good news. My friend and neighbor, Michael Toten recently got back from Iraq and has a great photo essay on his blog http://www.michaeltotten.com/archives/001517.html From article: RAMADI, IRAQ – In early 2007...

America's actions in Vietnam brought the term "boat-people" into our vocabulary. What about today's refugees? There may be 1.4 million Iraqi refugees in Syria Syria has a population of 20,314,747, according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria 1.4/20 = 7 % That is a huge commitment. And...

Thank the good Lord for giving our Commander in Chief guidance - otherwise this could be much worse! Any day now the surge in American troops will yield results and our President will be proven the greatest liberator of the middle east - Dubya of Arabia. ;)

Saddam begs Iraqi tribunal for firing squad instead of hangman I'm guessing the tribunal would rather see him dance.

####################### I guess that a turning point don't necessarily have to be for the better!

http://www.michaeltotten.com/archives/000730.html He didn't mean it like it sounds. Or did he?

Arab News just put this editorial out on it's web site. http://www.arabnews.com/?page=7&section=0&article=40537&d=4&m=3&y=2004 Arab News tends to be more moderate than Al Jazeera, but it's news and especially it's editorial policy are anchored to Islam. I am no fan of Bush, and will be...

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Jedi was right. Apologize, leftists. JK