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U.S. Assumes Iraqi Govt. Responsibility

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Submitted by Richard H. Shulman (United States), Mar 29, 2008 at 17:04

Pipes #843 of 3/15/08 makes an interesting observation that the US spends its own money and efforts helping Iraq furnish electricity, but electricity is out for hours. Mr. Pipes suggests that Iraq assume responsiblity for running and paying for itself.

That would be desirable. Can Iraq do it? If not given US civilian subsidy, would Iraq stop the theft of its oil, whereby the jihadists finance their war while depriving Iraq of needed funds? How much effort does the US military give to protecting Iraqi oil? Should it do more? I'd like further discussion of this point, it is an important one.

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Title Commenter Date Thread
U.S. Assumes Iraqi Govt. Responsibility [102 words]Richard H. ShulmanMar 29, 2008 17:04124049
We had good reason to suplly electricity in Iraq -- for a while. [207 words]William A. WheatleyMar 17, 2008 00:14122835
You broke it, you own it. [145 words]Ghulam Muhammed, MumbaiMar 16, 2008 03:20122782
How to close this can of worms? [159 words]jennifer solisMar 16, 2008 03:14122781
Must U.S. Taxpayers Pay for Iraqi Electricity? [24 words]Riva MorisMar 15, 2008 17:38122739
What in the World? [47 words]BlackspeareMar 15, 2008 16:25122729
AMERICA: SOON TO BE A THIRD WORLD NATION [1069 words]DANIEL REDMONDMar 14, 2008 22:47122681
No system stands without a physical foundation. [68 words]YnnatchkahMar 13, 2008 17:17122590

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