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Samson:  Pence Office issues a statement on his visit to Iraq

24th November, 2019
The office of US Vice President Mike Pence, on Sunday, issued a statement on the latter's visit to Iraq.

"The US vice president arrived at Assad's airbase where he listened to a summary of the joint task force commander about Operation Torque Solidarity and made a phone call to the Iraqi prime minister," the office said in a statement.

"After that, the Vice President gave a Thanksgiving meal to the American soldiers stationed at Assad Air Base and delivered a speech. Later, the US Vice President continued his tour to Erbil International Airport for a bilateral meeting with the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, and then delivered the Vice President.  A letter to the American soldiers stationed there and gave them a Thanksgiving meal. "

"The US vice president has returned to Washington," the statement added.   LINK

Samson:  Samurai: Pence gave the green light to the Kurds on the sale of oil without involving Baghdad

09:54 - 24/11/2019

The former adviser to President of the Republic Lieutenant General Wafik al-Samarrai, details of the visit of US Vice President Mike Pence to Arbil, indicating that Pence gave the green light to the Kurds to sell oil without involving Baghdad.

Samarrai said in a post on the "Facebook" saw him / information / that "the visit of the US Vice President to Erbil and the base of Assad's eye is not a routine or on the sidelines of an original visit, and not to visit Baghdad is not a detriment to its sovereignty, but according to the contexts and security controls to protect senior officials from the possibility of danger In unstable areas.”

"Pence's visit to Arbil was important for the region, where it is likely and natural that he explained to Barzani the unspoken goals of America's policy and plans in the field of Iran, Turkey, northern Syria and Iraq to commit much of them."

He added that "Pence to give him the green light, albeit whispered or indirectly, not to hand over Baghdad oil sales proceeds as well as discuss the relationship of the presidency and visits and results with the countries of the Southwest Gulf on the regional turmoil."

Samarrai said that "the visit will increase Barzani a practical departure from Baghdad, and do not expect economic and political flexibility in the deliberations of his envoys in Baghdad, and will increase openness with the southwest of the Gulf, and anticipate public or secret (Kurdish) official visits with Turkey and Iran."   LINK

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Doodlebug:  Talk about a "one, two punch" to Mahdi. This pretty much tells the world that Mahdi is a LameDuck PM, IMO. Well, we at KTFA have known this... but this now shows the World who might not have been paying attention.

Anyway, the Kurdistan's/Barzani Family love having the protection of the United States Military and will do anything to keep us there. Could a small area of Kurdistan become a US Territory in the near future? Hmm... perhaps when they secede. I never thought this was a good idea to split Iraq in half, but now I am thinking otherwise. This might be the best option to protect Iraq/Kurd's from Syria, Turkey and Iran. Another bit I'm chewing on is where the Silk Road will run through, perhaps another reason why Trump wants this area protected by us.

Sorry, I got off track. So Pence gives the "go-ahead" for Barzani to sell oil outside of Baghdad's approval, but to whom will they be selling it to? Perhaps the United States of America? Hmmm and don't we have a very large Military Base there with thousands of troops? Well that costs money, doesn't it? How is Trump going to pay for that? Pence + Kurdistan Oil = Reduced Price Oil Agreement, IMO. Let's just say that the USA buys oil for $45.00 from the Kurd's. Oil is now at $60.00. We don't need the oil but we certainly can turn it around and sell that same barrel of oil and make a $15.00/ppb profit, couldn't we? What are we going to do with the profit from these oil sales? Well, perhaps we can pay for the Military that is in the Kurdistan Region. The Kurd's want us there, they have to pay for it so they pay for it through cheap oil sales. LOL, brilliant.

Again, these are just my thoughts because there is always more to the story. I don't think Pence went to Kurdistan to calm the talks with Baghdad, I think we just secured an endless Agreement to remain in Kurdistan and it won't cost us a dime. Up next? Kurdistan Census with 95% approval to Secede and then hello to a new United States Territory. Sound familiar, Japan?  IMO

Cleitus:  More evidence the Kurds (Kurdistan) are being treated like a sovereign country. Again, they have their own flag, their own national anthem, their own army, their own soccer team, their own distinct history (Assyrians), great natural resources, a great economy, they are a tolerant people towards their minorities; they are treated by other world governments as an independent and sovereign country. Time will show, IMO,  that they will want to be free of the GOI.  Why wouldn't they?  Like I say, stay tuned!

Secede, yes..., I agree!  To be attached, however, to the US by way of territorial rights, no, IMO.  Not in their character, nor will; too much pride..., too independent for such a controversial move.  I say as a close ally...yes, but that's it.  

Doodlebug: I'm not suggesting Kurdistan will be owned by us, I am just suggesting we will never leave. This DMZ in recent talks tells me that we have moved in to stay, the Barzani Family loves that we are there, the citizens of Kurdistan love that we are there... Just like Japan here to stay, terrorists gone forever, IMO.

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Samson:  SecondLady and I were so inspired being with our incredible military in Iraq! God bless our troops. Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/lEQH5r0BGj  — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) November 23, 2019

Samson:  It was an honor to meet with President Barzani in Erbil on behalf of @realDonaldTrump today to reiterate the strong bonds forged in the fires of war between the United States and Kurdish people across this region. pic.twitter.com/ctHNBIdxlD — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) November 23, 2019

Samson:  Regional stability was the focus of my meeting with @VP Pence today. I emphasised the importance of continued military and humanitarian support from the US to the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. Our partnership is vital to the security of this region, now more than ever- mb pic.twitter.com/jFl0IDaGPp— Masrour Barzani (@masrour_barzani) November 23, 2019

Samson:  I discussed with Ramzi Neman the @WorldBank representative for #Iraq, progress of reforms undertaken by @IraqiGovt & plans to finalise the 2020 draft budget. pic.twitter.com/EPFhl8wrQf— Fuad Hussein (@Fuad_Hussein1) November 24, 2019

Mr Harfax:  The following is strictly in my opinion...

We can now see how things are starting to line up with Iraq’s 2020 budget.  To a lesser extent the agreement with the Kurds which will tie into the budget.  Remember what we are seeing in Iraq is being mirrored in the US.  Imo, A suitable environment is required in both before we RI.  If current leadership were to proceed at this time it could be interpreted as an offset to the current narrative, a narrative that needs to change before any of this happens.

Impeachment natter, imo, will and unfortunately needs to continue until it arrives in the senate where leadership can control and expand the questioning.  There is much on the table still to be discussed and imo, it is relevant to the RI narrative.  The vote to impeach could happen late December.

FISA is another key step in changing the current narrative.  One that will move away from the current dirty politics to exposing dirty deeds.  This key step is slated for early Dec and could push the impeachment along as a tit for tat political move but regardless of my opinion it will start the new narrative and change the focus to those who took away from the people for their own selfish needs and bring to light the ones who are giving back; giving back to the Middle East and giving back to the dinar holders.  Sort of a modern day Robin Hood if you will.  We have witnessed the beginning of this in Iraq as Iran comes to light.  I believe we will see a similar theme this side of the world as we learn how money was funneled through Ukraine by former leadership for personal gain.

We also have John Durham’s investigation to be shared with the public.  Another tool to change the current narrative.  I believe this is currently slated for early 2020.  The pieces are in place, the narrative change is planned and we need to patiently watch how it unfolds.  Timing is of the utmost importance for all involved.  It must not fail for the citizens but it also must not fail for current leadership.  This is vital to their future success.

Enjoy the ride!

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Samson: Massive demonstrations in the aviation tunnel leading to liberation

2019/11/24 12:31 

Witnessed the tunnel yard leading to Tahrir Square, central Baghdad, Sunday, a large demonstration joined the demonstrators and protesters in the square.  More pictures at link…. LINK

Samson:  Dead and wounded in clashes and "excessive violence" protests in two Iraqi provinces

24th November, 2019
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reported violent deaths Sunday amid clashes between security forces and demonstrators in Basra and Dhi Qar provinces.

According to a UNHCR statement, three people were killed in Basra / Umm Qasr province, 87 demonstrators and security forces were injured and 6 protesters were arrested.The UNHCR also documented the fall of 3 martyrs and the injury of 71 demonstrators in front of the olive and al-Naser bridges in the center of Dhi Qaru governorate.The arrest of 5 protesters.

The Commission called on the government to intervene immediately to stop the violence immediately and to take the utmost restraint and apply the criteria of security engagement and preserve the lives of demonstrators and security forces.

She called on the demonstrators to commit to demonstrating in the courtyards and to avoid any clash with security forces that would be an excuse to use force against them and take their lives.

It also called on security forces, local authorities and demonstrators to cooperate in maintaining peaceful demonstrations and restore life to all public and private facilities and the maintenance of ports and oil fields as a national wealth for all the Iraqi people.   LINK