Some questions about this RV we are waiting for.

ibcraig0 wrote:Why did Bush push so hard for us to go into Iraq and take out Saddam Hissein?
Saddam BY HIS OWN word was a security threat to both the U. S. and that of Isreal. Plus a ongoing threat to the general security of the entire region. Again his words...He also did say infatically that he posessed WMD's. At what point would YOU not wish to take a dictatorial meglamaniac at his word? Is my question for you. Then also add in the inside threat (that BTW was carried out more than once against the people who lived in Iraq in an "ethnic cleansing" fashion. Again by his own word and action.
Wasn’t it enough that we went to Kuwait and kicked his butt back to Iraq, why did we have to go into Iraq and take him out?
NO it wasn't enough. Please see above. Second part of the Q ...Please see above
Bush’s big push was weapons of mass destruction. None were ever found. Why did we stay almost ten years after taking him out and no WMDs were found?
That is a 2 fold question, Here goes. First the Bush security team (ie CIA and the like) said to the President that there were WMD's in Iraq, Part at least came from here Pure Fact, Part came from the Soviets and from theft and / or black market avenues, again proven fact! Which at this point begs again the question ...At what point would YOU not wish to take a dictatorial meglamaniac at his word?
Why did Bush say “this war will pay for itself”?
Because it has and will thats why. First it paid for itself by the very fact we were there concentrated the bulk of Alqeida in one spot half way around the world, keeping them abroad instead of Los Angeles, New York, or Miami. Countless American lives were quite posibly saved in this portion alone. Second those pesky oil credits we have heard about. Those "credits" are not kust guru trash but have been mentioned in the main stream media plenty of times. The difference in the "spot" price vs the paid price of oil is a very large difference, Then again add the fact that so many "terrorist's" and so much "network" has been dismantled to keep them off, or at least farther from the capability to make wanton distruction here and abroad for Americans. (not completely but tons better)
Why did we invest billions of dollars, thousands of American lives, and almost a decade in Iraq?
Please read all of the above
It is officially stated in UN documents that the US is the lead country on the Iraq issues, but the UK is the lead country for the issues between Iraq and Kuwait. Wouldn’t you think then that it would be up to the UK ultimately to say when the Chapter 7 sanctions are lifted since Chapter 7 is all about resolving problems between Iraq and Kuwait?
The master plan, concieved (in actuality) by the U.S.working with the U.N. and the Brittish one could say split some of the designates to allow a more "United front" for all the world to see so as to lessen the "posibility" that the entire world sees this as "only American" Here is a question for you. Please do tell what country what group, what sect, anywhere in the world other than Iran has denounced these actions by the world community to undertake and complete this mission of the removal of the bath party and Saddam? OTHER THAN the mamby pamby liberal tail tucked whinners who have not a clue what it is about to uphold freedom that live right here in the U.S. and take advantage of those freedoms every single day and still carry disregard for the same freedom. It is not all about Kuwait but Kuwait is a big part.
It is stated in the UNSC report on Iraq that Iraq plans to print the new money in September 2012 and that the currency resolutions are to begin January 2013. Why are we even looking for an RV before January 2013 then?
This is one of those you would need to ask a guru LOL. Anyway, I tend to be of the opinion that those "lower denoms" are and have been printed a long time ago but for your answer no this part we shall see is really the best answer. sorry.
Where is there any official statement by the UN or anyone else that states that the Chapter 7 sanctions are associated with their currency reforms?
This one is definately all guru speak, unless someone wishes to correct me I would be very welcome to hear the answer. Chapter 7 as far as I am concerned comes down to Iraq getting all their stuff in one sock and keeping it there to be released from chapter 7. IMO
What exactly are the Chapter 7 sanctions? Iraq is selling oil, millions of barrels a day and they have been for a very long time. Are the sanctions then only on their domestic products that they would export, not including oil and natural gas?
Originally punitive restrictions to limit how much money Iraq can actually "profit" from ANY market sales to the world markets. Any and all profits were to exclusively be used for humanitarian needs like food and medicine. These restrictions have been relaxed over the years and have become more flexable but still hold Iraq out of the world market in an entirity, partial allowances are for expansion of utilities and infrastructure currently. Yes these continued restrictions have definately held Iraq to mostly oil and gas exports as sole income for the most part FOR NOW! Once full release has been accomplished Iraq will move into other markets such as agriculture to name one, where their product(s) will be able to be sold on the world market.
Aren’t Chapter 7 sanctions something of a financial punishment to Iraq for invading Kuwait? If Iraq has sanctions imposed under Chapter 7, and those sanctions restrict Iraq’s international trade on certain products, would it not follow then that until Chapter 7 is lifted they will not be allowed to have a currency that is traded and recognized internationally? If they continue to have sanctions imposed restricting their international trade, would that not also include their currency? Why are we even wasting time looking for an RV of their currency until Chapter 7 sanctions are lifted then?
This can both be accomplished at the same time but I am under the impression that chapter 7 will not stop an RV just keep them (again) off the complete world stage IMO I may be a bit off on this one and would love to see evidence to the contrary.
Back in November of 2011 most people involved in this thought there was no way in this world we would be still waiting for Iraq to revalue their currency in June of 2012. Here we are in the middle of June 2012 and it does not appear that a revaluation of Iraq’s currency is any closer than it was back then. Oh sure there are lots of things happening and lots of news, but the official word from Iraq continues to be that they will print the new currency in September 2012 and begin the lifting of the zeros from the currency in January 2013. Are we just fooling ourselves looking for a revaluation of the dinar before January 2013?
The first part of this is easy Stop listening to the guru's for your answers. The second part you already asked once.
In reading reports from the UNSC, it is stated several times that the possibility of Chapter 7 sanctions being lifted from Iraq when they meet June 15^th is not very good. One report stated that the chance of Chapter 7 being lifted in June 2012 is about 25%. In viewing the way the government is running things right now it looks like a movie of The Three Stooges. If the government has to be organized and working together before Chapter 7 is lifted, is there much possibility of that happening this month? Is it possible that they will suddenly put aside all their differences and miraculously begin working together if Chapter 7 is lifted on the 15^th?
Anything is possible, Who is to say that the needed remedys have not already been completed? But this all comes down to management. Not to toot my own horn here but read this and it may give you some instght toward an answer for you, http://dinardaily.forumotion.com/t21881-where-is-iraq-and-what-are-we-really-looking-at
Please don't hate on me, these are questions I am asking myself and I don't have the answers to so all I am looking for is input from you guys who know a lot more than I do about all this.