There should be protests in Iraq with Iraqis protesting the Saudis, French, etc. They should proclaim "let us have our money". Our radio stations should be explaining this to the people.
Iraq could use a hefty dose of American-style talk radio.
Ali Rushbo would have them sacking the French embassy, drinking Snapple and driving SUVs...
Bingo. And this statement from the Saudis is priceless:
"(The ministers) affirmed that the Iraqi people should administer and govern their country by themselves, and any exploitation of their natural resources should be in conformity with the will of the legitimate Iraqi government and its people," (the prince) said.
Yeah, right. The Saudis will immediately tell Iraq to hold their production down so the price of oil remains high. The Saudis have no more interest in Iraq exploiting their own resources than they have of getting rid of their radical clerics.