"My understanding is that the U.N. would have nothing to do with him. "
The UN guy Brahimi is a Sunni Arab nationalist from Algeria, who is bigotted against the Kurds and has been giving shiite short shrift.
He has absolutely no trust among Iraqis except for the baathist-favoring section of Iraq. Do we really want that kind of 'President' for Iraq?!?!
The fact that UN guy Brahimi doesnt like Chalibi would be a point in Chalabi's favor in my book. Brahimi also doesnt want Barzani the kurdish leader in charge... Brahimi also wants to dissolve the IGC, which at this point would be a step backwards for Iraqi soveriegnty.
Brahimi did say, that if Chalabi wanted to run for the presidency, he had the right to.
He just did not want a politician in the interim council.
No, the U.N. lack of backing I refer to is based on Chalabi's history and the fact that he is still wanted for crimes.
You know how the U.N. is.........:-)
This guy is going to be arrested. IMO And soon!
The handover is one thing, but the elections are some 6 months after that. If Chalabi is back to his double dealings, then he needs to be out of the way. Apparently, he is guilty as charged.
Brahimi is not to be trusted!