BGG says the WB and IMF have an agenda.

by **Ponee** Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:59 am

BGG

[I always thought RI meant reinstatement of the price it was on the market before the sanctions began - is that right?]

were that to happen - yes, that is what it would be called. I doubt it though - I suspect some other "regime"...

Maliki came back from Iran where he met with most of his most ardent Shia supporters (not all Shias support him - as before)...The Dawa party (and Maliki) “facially supports” these recent reforms called for by the Iraqi Clerics and the demonstrators (the people)...However, it’s a political tactic. He needs to look like “HE’S THE REFORMER”, or at least line himself up with the reforms. On the other hand Maliki is secretly attempting to subvert Abadi everything he does. It is worth noting – there are numerous OP ED’s out recently pointing out that if Maliki really wanted reforms he would have done so long ago. Maliki is in now in FULL DAMAGE control…He did not come back until he had some assurance of some kind – though no guarantee, he must feel he has some potential for survival.

...my comments regarding “Maliki as gone” are clearly “forward looking statements” and ARE IN PROGRESS. Visible progress has been made – for now, Maliki is NOT A VP and is NOT WELCOME in official GOI meetings. WHY did Abadi move now? Was it demonstrators? No – I doubt it very much. Maliki can think he has everyone right where he wants them – but keep in mind this whole campaign of reform was kicked off by the WB/IMF telling Iraq to get their AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and corruption under control (both issues pointed DIRECTLY AT MALIKI). They were given until Oct 1st to get an AML law put in place. It would probably help Abadi to have an Investment Law in place as well. Thus far Abadi has responded. Judiciary is next. He needs to keep up the pressure ...so no matter what "current circumstances" look like - the WB and IMF have an agenda. Maliki isn't part of that equation.