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2004-01-29 Iraq

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Posted by Steve White 2004-01-29 1:08:38 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The Iraqis better keep James Baker and the Magic Suitcase (TM) in standby when they make their presentation to the G-7. Countries like France owe the Iraqis BIG TIME for their profiting off the misery of the Iraqi people.

Posted by Alaska Paul in Teller, AK 2004-1-29 11:38:03 AM|| 2004-1-29 11:38:03 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Am I alone in mistrusting the IMF and World Bank when they consider handing out large wads of cash to an emerging country?

No, this is but the first chapter in the IMF / World Bank playbook. Chapter 2 - increase taxes. Chapter 3 - devalue the Iraqi currency. Chapter 4 - repeat Chapter 1...

Posted by Raj 2004-1-29 1:34:43 PM|| [http://angrycyclist.blogspot.com] 2004-1-29 1:34:43 PM|| Front Page Top

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