It is necessary, and achievable, to insist on full and proper implementation of the power-sharing agreement of 2010, with proper checks and balances to prevent abuse of power, and full formation of the government and its institutions on a nonsectarian basis. Malign regional influences must be counterbalanced. Failing these steps, new elections free from foreign meddling, and with a truly independent judiciary and election commission, may be the only way to rescue Iraq from the abyss. Allawi
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My resolve to take a vacation did not last long. Nevertheless I think this is so importants a statement by Ayad Allawi that I must make sure it is highlighted.
There is all kinds of interesting news today in the Post. TTG and I are vindicated by a story that affirms our belief over the months that the Qathafi government was a hollow shell. and then there is another story concerning Israel's resignation to the impending admission of Palestine to the UN as a member state. That will have a major impact as Israel becomes vulnerable to condemnation for "crimes" against a member state. Sanctions will be a possibility as well as indictment of individuals at the ICC.
Allawi wants implementation of last years power sharing agreement in Baghdad. Good luck to him! Maliki holds most of the cards and will never give "consensus" candidates the Defense and Interior (police) ministries. ALL WE DID IN IRAQ IS SUBSTITUTE ONE SECTARIAN TYRANNY FOR ANOTHER. pl
