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Keeping Iraq Under US Control
Jun 5, 2008 | 3:15 AM
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Bush wants 50 military bases, control of Iraqi airspace and legal immunity for all American soldiers and contractors.....

This information is breaking and was leaked to a London newspaper (The Independent) about a secret deal being negotiated in Baghdad that would perpetuate American military occupation of Iraq indefinitely, regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election in November. These terms are likely to have an explosive political effect. Troops would occupy permanent bases, conduct military operations, arrest Iraqis and enjoy immunity from Iraqi law, will destabilize Iraq's position in the Middle east and lay the basis for unending conflict in their country. Bush is trying to get this pushed through will as little attention as possible so he can declare a military victory and claim that his 2003 invasion has been vindicated. With this immunity for troops comes the right to carry out arrests and conduct military activities in Iraq without consulting the Baghdad government. All this has been held secret until now. The leaks are certain to generate an angry backlash in Iraq. "It's a terrible breach of our sovereignty," quotes an Iraqi politician, adding that if the security deal was signed it would delegitimize the government in Baghdad which will be seen as an American pawn. Washington also wants control of all airspace below 29,000 ft. and the right to pursue it's "war on terror" in Iraq, giving it the authority to arrest anyone it wants and to launch military campaigns without consultation. This strategic alliance is already being condemned as an American attempt to dominate the region. Iranian leader Rafsanjani says this would lead to a "permanent occupation."  Al-Maliki, is believed to be opposed to the terms of the pact, but feels his coalition government cannot stay in power without US backing.

We need to watch this closely. At a time when we allegedly are trying to secure freedom and democracy for the Iraqis the US is already looking for absolute power and immunity from prosecution, freedom to conduct military operations without consultation, control of airspace etc. Seem a bit strange to anyone else ??
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Not much to say actually. Just a normal kinda guy. I drive a truck delivering groceries for a major food chain here in the valley. Try to keep educated on local and national events especially those concerning corruption and moral ineptitude by our "elected officials." Very much for protecting our freedoms and rights, always open to new ideas and discussions. I don't identify as Democrat or Republican, and don't like to be labeled as liberal or conservative. Just try to stay responsible and informed as possible.

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