Comments on: Iraq Says Yes to Iran http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/ Sun, 27 May 2012 07:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Mary http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1238506 Mary Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:21:45 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1238506 This is not surprising, really. Iraq is a majority Shiite country, and was only ruled by Saddam and the Sunnis because WE supported and supplied him as a counter-balance to Iran in the region. By "democratic" standards, we allowed the minority to rule brutally over the majority for our own purposes. That's not democracy. Iran and Iraq, without Saddam, are natural allies, given that both countries are majority Shiite. I suspect Maliki has been waiting a long time to remove the MEK, which we used to play the 2 nations against each other. Well, there it is. Majority ruled. This is not surprising, really.

Iraq is a majority Shiite country, and was only ruled by Saddam and the Sunnis because WE supported and supplied him as a counter-balance to Iran in the region.

By “democratic” standards, we allowed the minority to rule brutally over the majority for our own purposes. That’s not democracy.

Iran and Iraq, without Saddam, are natural allies, given that both countries are majority Shiite. I suspect Maliki has been waiting a long time to remove the MEK, which we used to play the 2 nations against each other.

Well, there it is. Majority ruled.

]]> By: CG http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1238348 CG Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:05:32 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1238348 Thanks LJ. I am curious about the entire Iraqi population as a whole (not the Iraqi leadership), are they inclined to accept Iranian influence, whether from the religious leaders or Ahmadinejad? Do most of them want independence from U.S. and Iran? Once America has withdrawn its troops what do you think will be the evolution of Iraq ten years later? I wonder what the Pentagon thinks about Col. Reese; I understand he originally posted these thoughts with a pseudonym. I reached the conclusion Col. Reese has a long, long time ago. Thanks LJ. I am curious about the entire Iraqi population as a whole (not the Iraqi leadership), are they inclined to accept Iranian influence, whether from the religious leaders or Ahmadinejad? Do most of them want independence from U.S. and Iran? Once America has withdrawn its troops what do you think will be the evolution of Iraq ten years later? I wonder what the Pentagon thinks about Col. Reese; I understand he originally posted these thoughts with a pseudonym. I reached the conclusion Col. Reese has a long, long time ago.

]]> By: Patrick Henry http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1238323 Patrick Henry Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:51:27 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1238323 Larry.. Thanks for the InTel ...Glad to see you are still Focused...Loved all the chatter we did here all throught the Bush administratyion...Watching the iraq situation develope and How it did.. You saw alot of this coming back then, you..Pat...Mel and others...None of what the Iraqi government and security Forces are starting to do now Suprises me...i Have long anticipated news and events like yours.. The new Iraqi Govt.. now has the POWER....with power comes ATTITUDES...Changes..Cause and Effect.. I knew it couldnt last...Did Anyone believe that the Shia"s would embrace the United states or Our Troops as BROTHERS...No Way.. Iran iss making its Power Move...Iraq is now in a position to Flex Muscle and play the Same Game the same WAY... The New Iraq govt is playing its diplomatic game...and backing it up.. The Iraqi govt doesnt want the U.S. Military to Back them Up...and in Order to Now SURVIVE ...they have to Unite With IRAN...Watch for joint Air Force and Pilot training..and Military Operations...Watch for Iraq to Start Making MILITARY Purchases...and see who they Purchase from... I can see the wringing hands now...and the Sly Smiles at this news you brought up Larry... Its Game time...we Can't stay in Iraq...Just back up Our Operations in Afghanastan and be ready for Quick Operations and also a Quick EXIT..and good air Cover at ALL Times... Things never stay the Same...and things continue to Change every day..Chapter after Chapter...Pre 9/11 and Post 9/11.. Its Game Time...and Barack is now getting in Over His Head and expertise...Who He relys on..Military and Political Advisors.. and What ACTION He takes next...will Be Interesting.. There are Two Fronts for the American People.. One Domestic...The Other...FOREIGN.. Thanks Larry...Keep up these Types Information... Please... Larry..

Thanks for the InTel …Glad to see you are still Focused…Loved all the chatter we did here all throught the Bush administratyion…Watching the iraq situation develope and How it did..

You saw alot of this coming back then, you..Pat…Mel and others…None of what the Iraqi government and security Forces are starting to do now Suprises me…i Have long anticipated news and events like yours..

The new Iraqi Govt.. now has the POWER….with power comes ATTITUDES…Changes..Cause and Effect..

I knew it couldnt last…Did Anyone believe that the Shia”s would embrace the United states or Our Troops as BROTHERS…No Way..

Iran iss making its Power Move…Iraq is now in a position to Flex Muscle and play the Same Game the same WAY…

The New Iraq govt is playing its diplomatic game…and backing it up..

The Iraqi govt doesnt want the U.S. Military to Back them Up…and in Order to Now SURVIVE …they have to Unite With IRAN…Watch for joint Air Force and Pilot training..and Military Operations…Watch for Iraq to Start Making MILITARY Purchases…and see who they Purchase from…

I can see the wringing hands now…and the Sly Smiles at this news you brought up Larry…

Its Game time…we Can’t stay in Iraq…Just back up Our Operations in Afghanastan and be ready for Quick Operations and also a Quick EXIT..and good air Cover at ALL Times…

Things never stay the Same…and things continue to Change every day..Chapter after Chapter…Pre 9/11 and Post 9/11..

Its Game Time…and Barack is now getting in Over His Head and expertise…Who He relys on..Military and Political Advisors.. and What ACTION He takes
next…will Be Interesting..

There are Two Fronts for the American People..

One Domestic…The Other…FOREIGN..

Thanks Larry…Keep up these Types Information…
Please…

]]> By: I'm a Linda too http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1238310 I'm a Linda too Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:32:08 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1238310 And Obama wants to keep our troops there without a say, just sitting targets. Bring our troops HOME, like YOU CAMPAIGNED ON, you Joker. http://newsbusters.org/static/2009/08/Obama%20Joker%20Poster%20Popping%20Up%20In%20Los%20Angeles.jpg And Obama wants to keep our troops there without a say, just sitting targets.

Bring our troops HOME, like YOU CAMPAIGNED ON, you Joker.
http://newsbusters.org/static/2009/08/Obama%20Joker%20Poster%20Popping%20Up%20In%20Los%20Angeles.jpg

]]> By: olivia1998 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1238291 olivia1998 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:45:11 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1238291 Obama will take the credit. It's all about Obama. Obama will take the credit. It’s all about Obama.

]]> By: Thinker http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1238288 Thinker Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:43:20 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1238288 I read that too!!! That's our Bill, lol ..and before the bots jump in, yes, we know Bill wasn't perfect in his personal life, just like JFK, or MLK for example, but he was one heck of a president!! I see you Bill, ...show Barry what's his name how it's done! I read that too!!!

That’s our Bill, lol

..and before the bots jump in, yes, we know Bill wasn’t perfect in his personal life, just like JFK, or MLK for example, but he was one heck of a president!!

I see you Bill, …show Barry what’s his name how it’s done!

]]> By: carol haka http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1238279 carol haka Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:09:23 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1238279 Breaking News! Per Greta: Bill Clinton is going to North Korea to pick up the 2 young women being held! CAROL HAKA :evil: Yeepeeeeeeeeeee! Thanks Hill and Bill!!!!! Breaking News!

Per Greta: Bill Clinton is going to North Korea to pick up the 2 young women being held!

CAROL HAKA :evil:

Yeepeeeeeeeeeee! Thanks Hill and Bill!!!!!

]]> By: NomNomNom http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1236955 NomNomNom Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:01:46 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1236955 <b>LOL!</b> LOL!

]]> By: NomNomNom http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1236953 NomNomNom Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:59:46 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1236953 Iran has 9 oil refineries and 7 more are in the works for completion by 2013. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Iranian_Oil_Refining_and_Distribution_Company#New_Facilities "Iran’s oil consumption was approximately 1.7 million bbl/d in 2007. Iran has limited refinery capacity for the production of light fuels, and consequently imports much of its gasoline supply [see Gasoline below]. Iranian domestic oil demand is mainly for gasoline and diesel. According to FACTS Global Energy, diesel consumption was roughly 550 thousand bbl/d in 2007, with nearly 90 percent produced domestically. Domestic demand for other oil products is declining as natural gas is further integrated into Iran’s energy consumption makeup. The Iranian government heavily subsidizes the price of refined oil products, increasing domestic demand. However, Iran is an overall net petroleum products exporter due to large exports of residual fuel oil. Refining Iran’s total refinery capacity in 2008 was about 1.5 million bbl/d, with its nine refineries operated by the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), a NIOC subsidiary. Iranian refineries are unable to keep pace with domestic demand, but Iran plans to increase refining capacity to around 3 million bbl/d by 2012. This increase, through expansions at existing refineries as well as planned grass-root refinery construction, could eliminate the need for imports by 2012. In addition, Iran has discussed joint ventures in Asia, including China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore to expand refining capacity." http://www.eia.doe.gov/cabs/Iran/Oil.html Iran has 9 oil refineries and 7 more are in the works for completion by 2013.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Iranian_Oil_Refining_and_Distribution_Company#New_Facilities

“Iran’s oil consumption was approximately 1.7 million bbl/d in 2007. Iran has limited refinery capacity for the production of light fuels, and consequently imports much of its gasoline supply [see Gasoline below]. Iranian domestic oil demand is mainly for gasoline and diesel. According to FACTS Global Energy, diesel consumption was roughly 550 thousand bbl/d in 2007, with nearly 90 percent produced domestically. Domestic demand for other oil products is declining as natural gas is further integrated into Iran’s energy consumption makeup. The Iranian government heavily subsidizes the price of refined oil products, increasing domestic demand. However, Iran is an overall net petroleum products exporter due to large exports of residual fuel oil.

Refining
Iran’s total refinery capacity in 2008 was about 1.5 million bbl/d, with its nine refineries operated by the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), a NIOC subsidiary. Iranian refineries are unable to keep pace with domestic demand, but Iran plans to increase refining capacity to around 3 million bbl/d by 2012. This increase, through expansions at existing refineries as well as planned grass-root refinery construction, could eliminate the need for imports by 2012. In addition, Iran has discussed joint ventures in Asia, including China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore to expand refining capacity.”
http://www.eia.doe.gov/cabs/Iran/Oil.html

]]> By: TeakWoodKite http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1236942 TeakWoodKite Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:23:56 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1236942 TGIF all. This offensive against the MEK has been a longtime thorn in Iran's side. Part of Iran's limited assistance on the Afghanistan and Iraq wars were the repeated request by Iran to the Americans to do something about them. The neo-con Stovepipe that saw using the MEK as a buffer are about all up and left. Iraq knows Iran has will make trouble for it after we leave. The truly sad part is the center of gravity in Iraq is one of corruption and it will return there. Thanks for the post Mr. Johnson. TGIF all.

This offensive against the MEK has been a longtime thorn in Iran’s side.

Part of Iran’s limited assistance on the Afghanistan and Iraq wars were the repeated request by Iran to the Americans to do something about them.

The neo-con Stovepipe that saw using the MEK as a buffer are about all up and left. Iraq knows Iran has will make trouble for it after we leave.

The truly sad part is the center of gravity in Iraq is one of corruption and it will return there.

Thanks for the post Mr. Johnson.

]]> By: TeakWoodKite http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1236939 TeakWoodKite Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:13:02 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1236939 AK-47 assault rifles... Can't they even purchase American weapons? AK-47 assault rifles…

Can’t they even purchase American weapons?

]]> By: Patience http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1236932 Patience Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:00:06 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1236932 I foolishly cheered when Saddam Hussein was captured. I've since come to understand the wisdom of those who counseled against invading Iraq and instead favored a policy of containment. Sometimes choices are between the lesser of two evils. Too late now. What a mess. I foolishly cheered when Saddam Hussein was captured. I’ve since come to understand the wisdom of those who counseled against invading Iraq and instead favored a policy of containment. Sometimes choices are between the lesser of two evils.

Too late now. What a mess.

]]> By: tzada http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1236790 tzada Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:34:28 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1236790 Is the spam filter set high today or is it just ???? Is the spam filter set high today or is it just ????

]]> By: Surfered http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1236766 Surfered Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:46:12 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1236766 This should come as no surprise. Our British friends "in the room" reported that up until one month before the invasion, President Bush did not know Iraq had Sunnis and Shiites. He thought they were just "all Muslims." Absolutely no forethought went into this policy. It was based entirely on arrogance and ignorance. This should come as no surprise. Our British friends “in the room” reported that up until one month before the invasion, President Bush did not know Iraq had Sunnis and Shiites. He thought they were just “all Muslims.”

Absolutely no forethought went into this policy. It was based entirely on arrogance and ignorance.

]]> By: Eddie http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/29272/iraq-says-yes-to-iran/#comment-1236762 Eddie Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:31:55 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=29272#comment-1236762 The Washington Post is one of the few outlets that's covered this without snark. The Christian Science Monitor, The Washington Independent and The Independent of London are all making little 'jokes' about the MEK. I find that outrageous and as outrageous as the attack on them. I didn't expect that Code Stink and the other fakes would say a word. They lost interest in Iraq when Barack got in. Now Barack's allowing the MEK to be attacked by Nouri Maliki and who's going to call it out? It's all disgusting and past time for all US forces to leave Iraq. Thanks to Larry for getting the word out on the assault on Camp Ashraf. The Washington Post is one of the few outlets that’s covered this without snark. The Christian Science Monitor, The Washington Independent and The Independent of London are all making little ‘jokes’ about the MEK. I find that outrageous and as outrageous as the attack on them.
I didn’t expect that Code Stink and the other fakes would say a word. They lost interest in Iraq when Barack got in. Now Barack’s allowing the MEK to be attacked by Nouri Maliki and who’s going to call it out?
It’s all disgusting and past time for all US forces to leave Iraq.
Thanks to Larry for getting the word out on the assault on Camp Ashraf.

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