Maliki should have been placed under arrest immediately.
The “military” in that military coup, is essentially the Iranian military.
If Irbil falls to ISIS,, it will probably signal the final genocide of Iraq’s ancient Christian communities.
Meanwhile... Obama can’t go fundraising right now, because he on vacation.
I’ve said before and I’ll repeat it, the only one’s the U.S. should be supporting are the Kurds
because
1. Maliki cannot win because he cannot govern because he cannot get a coalition of Sunni’s, Shia and Kurds to continue backing him, which leaves
2. the requirement that his own Shia aligned party quit backing him, which they have now done, and him stepping down (which he has not done).
3. And, since the latter of the two things in 2. was not going to happen, then one way or another Maliki would be trying to hang on with a majorities from all Iraq’s groups backing him, insuring his ineffective and unwinnable government would continue.
4. The Maliki government cannot stop ISIS from cleaving off a sizable portion of the Sunni provinces, from Iraqi government control. That will force Maliki to align himself even more, for support with Iran, further alienate the Sunnis and the Kurds.
So, as I say, one way or another Mailiki was going to blow it and,
5. in as much the Kurds are our only real friends in Iraq, the Kurds are the ones, the only ones we should be supporting - [as long as Maliki is in power and as long as there is no government in Baghdad that garners wide public support from the three major groups, the Sunni & Kurds and the Shia].
"Can't I finish eating my waffle?"
FOX Radio News at 7 PM, 8 PM and 9 PM Eastern time has not said one word about this coup. What gives with them?
Doesn’t matter. Obama has been the mack daddy for six years but you need to understand, this is “Bush’s fault”. The jug eared one said so just previous to stepping out on another hard earned vacation.
(CNN) — Iraqi troops, security forces and tanks surged into Baghdad on Sunday as political turmoil deepened over who should lead the country.
Military tanks were deployed to several neighborhoods in central Baghdad, two Iraqi police officials told CNN. The officials said there are also significantly more troops in Baghdad’s Green Zone, the secure area where many government buildings, the military headquarters and the U.S. Embassy are located.
The precise reason for the growing number of troops in the Iraqi capital was unclear. But CNN military analyst retired Lt. Col. Rick Francona described it as an “ominous” development that signals the Iraqi Prime Minister doesn’t want to hand over power.
This type of political turmoil was not possible when Saddam was in power. He kept the Shiites and and Sunnis in check and also left Christians alone to worship as they pleased.
Iraq and the majority of the Middle East only know strongman rule. Since the overthrow of Saddam lawlessness has ruled supreme in Iraq. It was be that way until another strongman comes along to kick ass and take names and restore order. That’s the way it is in Iraq. The way it’s always been and the way it always will be.
The Iraqi stock market in Baghdad is collapsing....National Iraqi News Agency.
When Obama got elected, I predicted he would get a million people killed.
Unfortunately, he is proving me right.
He has supported rebels in Libya, Egypt and Syria.
Obama must have snuffed out a few hundred thousand by now.
Obama has supported Jihad in Libya and Egypt and Syria
The only reason he is responding now is because he’s embarrassed. His Muslim brothers are getting a little too bloodthirsty, killing kids. It doesn’t play good at his dinner party, where he brags about Islam.
But don’t worry ISIS. You got a friend in the whitehouse.
so maliki get his panties twisted up after the election and issues a “constitutional complaint” against the newcomer? bahaha good thing he’s not in the USA! he issues complaint and gets a coup started and our “leader” kills our own military personnel among many other things and we STILL can’t get one of those illusive coups started! something not clean in the milk! as my papa use to tell me :)
Mike
Maliki will be fully backed by AL Quds leader Suleiman, who installed him in the first place.
Now we truly will have Shiite (Including Iraqi and Iranian Shiite fighting together) attacking the ISIS Sunnis backed by Qatar and Saudi and Obama.
Gulf war 1 and 2 are going to look like teddy bear picnics. Get ready to see lots of heads roll, literally.
BTW, the ISIS Sunnis, and those who voted against Maliki today,
will lose, and lose badly.
Prayer for Iraq
O God, who art the unsearchable abyss of peace,
the ineffable sea of love, the fountain of blessings
and the bestower of affection,
who sendest peace to those that receive it;
Open to us this day the sea of thy love
and water us with plenteous streams
from the riches of thy grace
and from the most sweet springs of thy kindness.
Make us children of quietness and heirs of peace,
enkindle in us the fire of thy love;
sow in us thy fear;
strengthen our weakness by thy power;
bind us closely to thee and to each other
in our firm and indissoluble bond of unity:
Syrian Clementine Liturgy (in: For all God’s people; p. 73)
The full text of Patriarch Sako’s prayer for peace follows:
Lord,
The plight of our country
is deep and the suffering of Christians
is severe and frightening.
Therefore, we ask you Lord
to spare our lives, and to grant us patience,
and courage to continue our witness of Christian values
with trust and hope.
Lord, peace is the foundation of life;
Grant us the peace and stability that will enable us
to live with each other without fear and anxiety,
and with dignity and joy.
Glory be to you forever. Amen.
Litany for Iraq
For lasting peace in this ancient land – From you, O Lord.
For wisdom and compassion for all in authority – From you, O Lord.
For comfort for families separated or bereaved – From you, O Lord.
For the release of captives – From you, O Lord.
For safety and security for minority communities.
For refreshment for the weary and healing for the sick – From you, O Lord.
For continuing faithfulness of the ancient churches of this land – From you, O Lord.
For tenacity of spirit for small Christian groups – From you, O Lord.
For the mutual enrichment and support of those of different Christian traditions – From you, O Lord.
You, Lord of all, we confess;
You, Lord Jesus, we glorify;
For you are the life of our bodies
And you are the Saviour of our souls.
The response in the litany and this hymn both come from the Chaldean liturgy. The ancient hymn celebrates Christ the source of resurrection in all situations of death and deprivation. (in: With All God’s People, p. 21, 22)
From Anonymous:
Father God, Our Savior and King,
We come to You in despair over the evil being done to our Middle East Christian brothers and sisters. We ask that You would put Your hand of protection upon them and that You would sustain them as You did the Israelites in the desert. Lord, cause our brothers and sisters to cry out to You for help and show them the peace that only You can give in answer to their needs. In their darkest moments, Lord, keep them, strengthen them, and comfort them. When they despair that no one is coming to help them, Lord, reveal Your glory and restore their souls.
We ask you these things in the blessed name of Your precious son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Now is a good time for all Americans and American Armed Forces to get out. Send in the helicopters. Now.
This guy has 2000 crack troops in Iraq: General Qassim Soleimani. Remember that name. He is the head of Al Quds, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. He is the most powerful man in the middle east now. He installed Maliki, a fellow Shiite, as Prime Minister - the same Maliki who started a Coup today. Soleimani and Iran will not let Maliki and Iraq fall to ISIS Sunni forces. Soleimani can care less about Iraqi elections. He personally pays for his Al Quds forces with Iraqi oil from Maliki. That is the deal. He has too much at stake. And he has serious weaponry, not tactical Tundra pick ups for butchers with Ak 47s like ISIS. The Iranian Al Quds will wipe out ISIS and anyone opposed to Iran, inside Iraq. Whats next? That’s whats next.
Maybe it will give someone else inspiration.
And the US will not send arms to the Kurds except through the central government, which soon won’t exist anymore.
We did this.
Unfortunately, we have no one in the State department who understands history or strategy, and haven’t since WWII.