Thursday 16 October 2014

Still no political solution in Iraq

Still no political solution in Iraq

The Common Ills
The Iraqi Parliament is back from its long holiday.  All Iraq News reports that today's session saw 217 MPs show up.  That might be good news were it not for the fact that Iraq's Parliament has 328 MPs.

So in the midst of multiple crises which have led other nations to contribute (wisely in the case of Germany which is sending doctors, poorly in the case of those dropping bombs), over 100 members of Parliament can't even show up for the sessions?
Thought Barack was going to be working on that political solution?
When exactly?
He's dropped bombs.  He's named his ridiculous bombing campaign.

Exactly when does he focus on the political?

In related news, NINA reports:

An informed source said Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi request to extend the deadline to provide the names of the security ministers for 24 hours.
The source said in a press statement: "The prime minister, Haidar al-Abadi asked the parliament to extend the deadline to provide the names of the security minister for 24 hours." 

Sure, why not?

Iraq hasn't had either since March 2010, so why rush now?

Because Iraq's falling apart.

After the snapshot went up last night, Blogger went down.  I know some community members are trying to do posts right now and Stan was able to do his last night but unable to publish it.  We'll note who updated when I do the snapshot tonight.

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