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Jun 26 08 1:01 AM



Winning Iraqi Hearts and Minds by Rebuilding Sadr City

BAGHDAD, Iraq — U.S. forces in Baghdad know that it will take more than imposing a security crackdown, imprisoning suspects and killing militia fighters to win the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people. It will take rebuilding their community.

In that vein, Task Force Gold and military partner Task Force 1-6 have thrown themselves into fixing up one of Baghdad's notoriously neglected and run-down neighborhoods.

They have have given themselves one month to make a tangible difference in one-quarter of the Shiite slum of Sadr City —a hotbed of militant resistance and the site of fierce gunbattles.
It is no small burrito, and they are working at a frenzied pace.

"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." ~~John 15:5~~

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Jun 26 08 1:05 AM

This could get interesting, if obama gets elected, a pull out will happen. Now if that is to happen, Iraq could very well fall into wrong hands.

Deuteronomy 6: 5-6

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:

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Jun 26 08 1:08 AM

it already is falling into the wrong hands , iran is already starting to fill the vacuum and turkey has a hand in it too

"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." ~~John 15:5~~

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Jun 26 08 1:12 AM

True, however they can't fully become invovled with our people there.

Deuteronomy 6: 5-6

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:

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Jun 26 08 1:25 AM

well our ppl are going to really start to focus on afghan and pakistan and this will shift the play

"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." ~~John 15:5~~

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Jun 27 08 9:29 PM

Iraqi Airways Flying High as Country Continues to Rebuild



These days, things are starting to look better for the airline. A colossal $5.5 billion contract between Iraqi Airways and Boeing — among the largest the fledgling Iraqi government has funded to date — was recently signed to foster its expansion.

It was an important moment in the country's post-war development — and its significance was underscored by the presence of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and other dignitaries at the contract-signing ceremony last month. The multi-billion dollar order shows a confidence in growth that was not evident even a year ago.

"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." ~~John 15:5~~

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Jun 30 08 11:22 PM



BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraqi government opened eight oil fields to international bidding Monday as the nation attempts to boost daily production by 60%.
The potential participation of big Western companies like BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and Total SA in Iraq's oil industry has been criticized in recent weeks following published reports that several were close to signing no-bid contracts with the Iraqi government.

There was an immediate outcry over perceptions that the U.S. did invade Iraq to gain access to its massive oil reserves and there was no announcement of contracts Monday by Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani.

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Jul 1 08 7:31 AM

Maybe the "market-state" is closer than we think????

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Jul 6 08 4:14 PM



The United Arab Emirates says it has cancelled Iraq's multi-billion dollar debts and plans to name an ambassador to the country

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Jul 7 08 4:25 AM

"...and oh what a party we'll have."

And you shall take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given the land to you to possess it.
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Jul 12 08 9:45 PM

Rebuilding tough as Iraq violence recedes



BAGHDAD (AP) — Violence in Iraq is at its lowest level in four years, but ask Capt. Mike Forbes, and he will tell you his burrito as a troop commander in Baghdad has gotten harder, not easier.
He spends less time worrying about roadside bombs and battling armed extremists than on his previous two tours to Iraq, and he and his soldiers are happy about that.

"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." ~~John 15:5~~

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Jul 13 08 3:59 AM

Iraq handing out cash to people on the streets

The cash handouts are just one small — if eye-catching — part of a major investment push this summer by Iraq's government. The aim is to rebuild basic services and jumpstart Iraq's damaged economy by quickly distributing as much of the country's glut of oil revenue as possible.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080712/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_money_as_weapon;_ylt=ArrCml282l1p.BfRb7zWNDX9xg8F


I find this interesting

Deuteronomy 6: 5-6

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:

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Jul 13 08 7:45 AM

KellieJo wrote:
Iraq handing out cash to people on the streets

The cash handouts are just one small — if eye-catching — part of a major investment push this summer by Iraq's government. The aim is to rebuild basic services and jumpstart Iraq's damaged economy by quickly distributing as much of the country's glut of oil revenue as possible.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080712/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_money_as_weapon;_ylt=ArrCml282l1p.BfRb7zWNDX9xg8F


I find this interesting



It's their form of a tax stimulus package. :rofl:

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Jul 19 08 2:28 PM

The Future of Iraq
The decline of violence, the rise of politics.

"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." ~~John 15:5~~

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Jul 19 08 6:15 PM

and they want us outta of there, in a hurry too. Does anyone see that?

Deuteronomy 6: 5-6

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:

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Jul 19 08 11:02 PM

It looks like from what it stated in the Weekly Standard that both Obama and McCain are for pulling troops out of Iraq and putting them in Afghanistan. The WS said that Obama supports pulling two brigades of troops and McCain supports pulling three.

The question is, what are we leaving there? I hope it doesn't turn into a repressive society where juices are second class citizens, etc. I don't think that is what our troops were thinking of when they went over there.

And you shall take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given the land to you to possess it.
ESV Numbers 33:53

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Jul 20 08 12:45 AM

That is exactly what will happen, it's the Islamic way and a fabulous kingdom will be built............hmmm

Deuteronomy 6: 5-6

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:

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