American forces leave Iraqi cities, Dick Cheney prepares for the worse
Sticking to the SOFA agreement, American forces are withdrawing from Iraqi cities to rural bases, as Dick Cheney and others raise concerns about a potential rise and violence. The Iraqi's themselves are pretty jubilant, turning the day into a festive national holiday.

Going forward, the most contentious issue facing Iraq isn't Al Qaeda, but the "Kurdish Question". The Kurdish people reside mostly in northern Iraq, on top of huge oil reserves which they feel belongs to them and the nation of Kurdistan. Baghdad obviously disagrees and with the U.S. drawing down its role and buffer between the two regions, Baghdad's surprising toughness towards negotiating with oil companies, the issue will be become a major focus in the future.


3 comments submitted.
That headline gave me a visual not unlike the iconic scene from Return of the Jedi. Only Vader survives and glowers from a distance as he watches the Ewoks foolishly celebrate their victory.
Foolish is right, because our original objective is achieved: permanent military bases in the middle east.
Shhh!
Page 1 of 1 pages
 

 

Related Posts

Iranian violence and protests

December 28th 2009


Sorry Mr. Vice-President, didn’t see you there

March 11th 2010


2010 U.S. Defense budget approved

September 11th 2009


Drill more, Baby, Drill more

June 22nd 2010


Happy Thanksgiving

November 26th 2009