Some see 'coup' as Iraq's best hope

[cal04]

In the lobbies of luxury hotels and the apartments of exiles, an assortment of Iraqi politicians has been spending the summer vacation plotting a new Iraqi coup -- a non-violent, parliamentary coup to be sure, but a coup nonetheless, that would oust Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, declare a state of emergency and install a new government.

At the forefront of these efforts is former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, a secular Shiite who was Washington's first choice to lead Iraq after the U.S. occupation authority ended. He now is being presented by his followers as the best hope of saving Iraq from what they say is certain catastrophe.

But Allawi's is by no means the only name in circulation. Another former prime minister, two current vice presidents, a former planning minister, an Iraqi general from the old regime and an independent Sunni parliamentarian are among those being mentioned as potential alternatives.

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Allawi's 10-month tenure in 2004-05 was marked by rampant allegations of corruption, and several of his closest aides have been charged in connection with millions of missing dollars.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-allawi._slysep01,1,1802063.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

[lapfog_1]

1. Maybe we should just install this guy

as the new dictator... declare victory and get out.

[bemildred]

2. The infamous "Some see" strikes again. nt

[Daveparts]

3. Some see a Coup

As Iraqs best hope and ask why? I see a coup as America's best hope and ask, why not!

[Demeter]

4. The Only "Coup" That Will Work Is the One That Gets the US Out

and whether it happens in the US or in Iraq, it is vital that it does happen, soonest!

[ShortnFiery]

5. IMHO We (the USA Armed Forces and War Profiteeing Contractors) will decide to leave for good ONLY

when we are kicked out.

There's far too much money waiting to be gleaned by keeping the killing machines and armaments manufactured, supplied and used all FIRED UP for insane war profiteering from numerous souces. Oh how the money (and pay-offs) does flow! :wow:

Remember PEACE is NOT PROFITABLE for The Corporate United States of America. :patriot: :sarcasm:

So come on over American Citizen and join the team for the big win. :eyes:

Feel Like I'm Fixing To Die Rag (Next Stop I-Ran)
Country Joe & the Fish - modified by SnF

Come on all of you big strong men
Uncle Sam needs your help again
he's got himself in a terrible jam
way down yonder in I-Ran so
put down your books and pick up a gun we're
gonna have a whole lotta fun

(CHORUS)
And it's one, two, three, what are we fighting for
don't ask me I don't give a damn, next stop is I-Ran
And it's five, six, seven, open up the pearly gates
ain't no time to wonder why, whoopee we're all gonna die

Come on generals, let's move fast
your big chance has come at last
now you can go out and get those rag heads
cos the only good muslim is the one that's dead and
you know that peace can only be won when we've
blown 'em all to kingdom come

Come on wall street don't be slow
why man this war is a go-go
there's plenty good money to be made by
supplying the army with the tools of its trade
let's hope and pray that if they drop the bomb,
they drop it on the people of I-Ran

Come on mothers throughout the land
pack your boys and girls off to I-Ran
come on fathers don't hesitate
send your sons and daughters off before it's too late
and you can be the first ones on your block
to have your child come home in a box

[ShortnFiery]

6. We will not ever willingly leave Iraq - unless we're forced out. Bank on it!

"The Only "Coup" That Will Work Is the One That Gets the US Out" Please, I lived through Vietnam - only THE PEOPLE of the USA can get us out. However, unlike during Vietnam Era, the large Corporations seemingly own ever damn thing and ergo - The Military Industrial Complex calls ALL THE SHOTS - both literally and figuratively. :scared: :puke: :grr:

[Demeter]

7. I Lived Through Vietnam, Too

And it was the draft that got us out. If it weren't for the menace to public health that public enslavement to the war machine presented, we'd still be fighting there.

Now, the underprivileged are selling their lives and futures for $20,000 up front cash. This isn't much of an improvement. This gives the leaders no incentive to support the American workforce, quite the opposite. And it gives the public no voice, no media attention.