Sure, give government control to the guy with the bomb.

The new/old Iraqi government

Published on November 18, 2003 By InfoGeek In Politics

So, let me see if I got this straight. We are going to give governmental control over to the Iraqis. Good. But, isn't there a small faction over there that enjoy blowing themselves and others up in order to make their point in their quest for power?
So we leave. The Iraqis take over. This group wants to be in power (boom). We need a new minister, government building, etc. All of a sudden there is a shift in Iraqi policy. The moderates are all silent or dead.
Also, we are going to leave BEFORE the constitution in place. Sorry ladies no 19th amendment for you. Better luck next time.

I mean, I did not want us there in the first place, and I want us out ASAP, but you are going to leave a lot of people in a dangerous position.

Jalbert

Comments

Draginol

on Nov 18, 2003

The US isn't leaving. They're just letting the Iraq's take over the government. It's more marketing than substance.

InfoGeek

on Nov 18, 2003

OK, so while the Iraqis are writing their constitution, the US will have a military presence there. To make sure the writing process goes correctly, I mean smoothly. The US wouldn't want the wrong words slipping into the document. We might have to withdraw our forces. And then clean up afterwards.
I know a bit cynical, but it is an extreme that could fit into American foreign policy. Extortion is such a dirty word, but a successful if not a morally questionalbe way of getting the job done.

Jalbert

Solitair

on Nov 19, 2003

By speeding up the constitution process the US also finally agrees with one of the UN's primary demands. A quick transfer of as much power as possible to an Iraqi elected government. This will hopefully encourage a new UN resolution and then a UN peace keeping force. This will greatly reduce the pressure on US troops and reduce the image of them being invaders.

Smart move. Pity they didn't agree to it back in May.

Paul.

InfoGeek

on Nov 19, 2003

Sure a swift transfer of power is a good thing, in a country where the populus is in general agreement on the governmental structure or at the very least political philosophy. But here is not there. Iraq has a number of factions each with its own moderates and fanatics. They may not call themselves Taliban, but they're there.
It seems to me that that aspect has to be addressed before the Iraqi government takes over. And no, the "neutralization" of individuals is not the answer. But the guy with the bomb must be a factor in any decision making process toward Iraqi self rule.

Jalbert

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