Barzani blames U.S. for standoff

[ze_dscherman]

Military deadlock at Najaf and Fallujah result of changing course

By Louis Meixler, Associated Press

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq's current Governing Council president said Monday the United States has only itself to blame for the military deadlock at Najaf and Fallujah because it allowed its troops to change from "an army of liberation" to "an army of occupation."

In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, Massoud Barzani said the United States faces a dilemma: It must not be soft in the besieged cities and give insurgents "the impression that they have the upper hand," but it also must make sure civilians are not harmed if military force is used.

The comments from a close U.S. ally in Iraq signal the deepening dissatisfaction between the United States and top Iraqi politicians. Barzani supported the U.S. war effort, and members of his militia fought alongside American soldiers in northern Iraq

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[Richardo]

1. "What I didn't know until today, was that it was Barzani all along."

Caporegime Smirky

[PATRICK]

2. If he wants to carve out some power

if that is not too late without Imperial Troops to back him up and constant assassination watches. he should at least resign in protest and join the people. Otherwise he will never sleep safely in Iraq. Just ring up Kharzai in Afghanistan to see what future lies in store.

With better armed and motivated enemies I might add who are not warlords or nutty AlQaeda bombers.

Anybody who makes the mistake of trusting a Bush will be left to hang. Will not receive from promises(especially money!). Will not get anything real for himself or his people- any people.

[DoYouEverWonder]

3. He's not interested in carving out power for himself

He is leaving on June 30th and has no interest in continuing. At least that was what he said this weekend.

[David__77]

4. Kurds are making historical error.

The Anglo-Americans will feed them to the wolves in a split second. They had better make their peace with other forces in the country as well or there will never be freedom for the Kurdish minority. Barzani himself is a former Maoist and should understand such strategic thinking.

[damnraddem]

5. Hey, Barzani, see what happens when ...

you lie down with the Devil? You wake up singed.