More News, Rumors and Opinions Friday Night 11-15-19
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Tishwash: Sistani: Iraq will not return to what it was before the protests
Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Ali al-Sistani, called on Friday for a new election law to restore confidence in the political process without prejudice to parties, warning that foreign interference in Iraq could turn the country into a "settling arena."
Sistani said in a Friday sermon read by his representative, Mr. Ahmed al-Safi in Karbala, which is the highest tone since the start of the protests « In any case, be aware of this ».
Al-Safi said in his reading of Sistani's speech, which does not appear to the public, that «citizens did not go out to the demonstrations demanding reform in this unprecedented form and did not continue it throughout this period with all the heavy price and sacrifices required, but because they did not find others a way to get rid of corruption ».
He considered that corruption in the country is exacerbated «by the ruling powers to make the homelands shared between them, and tolerate some of the corruption of others».
He pointed out that despite the lapse of time since the start of the protests, which he described as «honorable road», but «has not been achieved to date on the ground of the demands of the protesters deserve attention».
Earlier this week, Sistani met with the head of the UN mission in Iraq, Jenin Hennes-Blachart, who presented him with a phased roadmap, calling for an immediate end to violence, electoral reforms and anti-corruption measures within two weeks. , Followed by constitutional amendments and structural legislation within three months.
In this context, Sistani said in his Friday sermon that "the will of the people is the result of the secret ballot if it is conducted fairly and impartially," calling for "the speedy adoption of a new law for a new electoral commission that is neutral and credible without external interference; "The country has turned into an arena for settling accounts. The biggest loser is the people."
He added that this new law "should give a real opportunity to change the forces that have governed the country during the past years," and that the adoption of a law does not give such an opportunity for voters "will not be acceptable and useless." link
Courtesy of Dinar Guru
Frank26 [via Iobey777] LET'SEE WHAT HAPPENS ON THE WEEKEND...NEXT WEEK I SEE THAT GOV'T COMPLETELY STRIPPED...THIS WEEKEND, I SEE THE CBI TALKING... IMO...I'VE ALWAYS TOLD YOU IT WOULD BE ON A SUNDAY...REMEMBER I TOLD YOU THAT A LONG TIME AGO...SO IF SUNDAY COMES AND ALL THE BANKS ARE CLOSED..THEN MONDAY WOULD BE THE LOGICAL TIME TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT...WE'LL SEE WHAT HAPPENS...
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KTFA:
Hammy14: If you want to calm down the protests quickly, put some money in their pocket, along with proof of international acceptance via Article VIII.
This will allow the foreign investors to come in and create all kinds of job opportunities for the citizens.
I certainly understand they want to get rid of the Iranian influence and all the corruption, but that will take time. That can be accomplished as their economy starts to expand and flourish. There has to be a strong positive message sent in the beginning to calm the masses.
Nothing will accomplish that any better than currency reform, IMO.
Selfishly, we all want that. I get it. But in my strong opinion, this is the best step forward for the Iraqi people as well, if they really want the quickest possible resolution. Again, all IMO.
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Samson: 30 years later .. Finland reopens its embassy in Baghdad
2019-11-14 18:37
Finland has reopened its embassy in Baghdad in a move to rebuild bilateral ties and boost trade between the two countries after a 30-year absence. "His country had suspended diplomatic relations with Iraq with the outbreak of the Gulf War in early 1991," Finnish Ambassador Visa Hakkinen was due to take up his new post on Friday.
He added that the Finnish embassy will begin its work with the help of a diplomatic staff of four people in principle, and will be the embassy headquarters in the same building where the Swedish embassy in the capital, "Baghdad." The file of resettlement of thousands of Iraqis who live illegally in Finland is a thorny between the two countries. LINK
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Samson: Iraq aspires to attract Finnish investments to its market
2019-11-15 15:10
Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim met with Finnish Foreign Minister Pika Haavisto on the sidelines of the mini-meeting of the International Coalition in Washington.
"Iraq is keen to strengthen relations with Finland," Hakim said in a statement. various fields."
The two sides touched on the developments of all issues of common concern, stressing in this regard the importance of pushing for political solutions that will achieve security and stability in the region. LINK
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Samson: White House adviser: Washington is approaching the completion of the trade deal with Beijing
15th November, 2019
Economic adviser to the White House Larry Kodlo said that the United States and China Iqterpat of a business deal, with reference to the positive talks with Beijing on ending trade war, which lasted for about 16 months
The negotiators of the world's two largest economies are closely linked through telephone conversations, Kudlow said in comments at an event before the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington on Thursday
The United States and China are witnessing successive waves of mutual tariffs that have troubled financial markets and threatens to slow the pace of global economic growth
Earlier last month, the world's two largest economies agreed on the first phase of the trade deal, which is expected to be signed by the presidents of the United States and China
US President Donald Trump said earlier this week that he might impose new tariffs if no agreement is reached
China's Ministry of Commerce said yesterday that the elimination of tariffs is a condition for ending the trade war
"There has been very good progress and the talks have been very constructive," said Kudlow, who said he was coming from a meeting with senior Trump administration trade officials LINK
Ron Paul: Ignoring It Won't Make It Go Away: The Fed's Bubble Will Burst
Streamed live 4 hours ago
It's almost impossible to find a kernel of truth in the Empire of Lies. As is always the case, the outlook from the Federal Reserve is sunshine and rainbows. The President has the same erroneous view. But ignoring the biggest bubble that the Fed has ever created will not make it go away.