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2007-07-30 Iraq

Report to Congress: Second Iraq Insurgency

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Posted by Bobby 2007-07-30 06:04|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top
File under: Iraqi Insurgency

#1 The last paragraph shows the real problem. The Iraqi government is confronted by a country full of unemployed and hungry people now. They can either spend their money on feeding them or they can spend it on rebuilding infrastructure *on the timetable the US wants*.

And this is the key. The US is focused on the long term stuff that we know they want and must have, but their government is focused on taking care of basic wants: to get money in the pockets of the people first.

Importantly, in almost unreported news, this year's crop harvest is going to be huge, which will take a LOT of pressure off the government by slashing food prices.

Posted by Anonymoose 2007-07-30 10:31|| 2007-07-30 10:31|| Front Page Top

#2 Brilliant. Need to build the Love Camps Next.

Posted by Abu Dick Bong 2007-07-30 19:23|| 2007-07-30 19:23|| Front Page Top

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