12/15/2011

Maliki Taking On Dictatorial Powers

But al-Mutlaq -- a Sunni who was originally barred from running because of allegations that he supported Hussein's Baath Party -- said he has no authority. He said al-Maliki has flouted the deal's provisions by refusing to name permanent ministers to lead the defense and interior ministries, which concentrates control over the military and police in the prime minister's hands. But quitting the government carries the risk of being branded as terrorists and arrested, he said.

"We are in a real problem now," he said. "If we pull out of the government, he will be left to do what he wants to do, with us and with the others."
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  1. Tao Dao Man2:30 PM

    Enter the multinational wolves of privatization [corporatization] of Iraq.
    One Problem.
    Just as there is no room for Western style democracy in Islam. Nor is there room for Western style Corporate Capitalism in Islam.

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