Thread: Iraq/Dinar News up until March 28th 8PM CT.

Great report out of Iraq, Michael. that is way we in the know feel also. MEDIA thrives Off of the BAD news. even in Local environment. The killing or death of a famous person draws more attention than a project to help the poor, and improverished. Its Just that way. BAD NEWS sells Papers. Life and people are strange at times. I thank everyone here that brings out the good news so often. Just wishing the dinar does a massive RV with a high increase in value. BOB

Originally Posted by michael16

BAGHDAD REPORT: Checkpoint and Double Checkpoint
PJM SeattleMarch 19, 2007 10:28 AM





When an Arabs or westerners ask me about the situation and I answer that hope remains and that we’re looking forward to a better future most would say ‘Are you living in this world?’ I answer, ‘Yes, it’s you who live in the parallel world the media built for you with images of only death and destruction’.

by Mohammad Fadhil



STOP! Official Checkpoint By orders of the Prime Minister and Commander of Baghdad Operations Checkpoint No. 4 Sector No. 6
A sign similar to this one greets you at all fixed checkpoints in Baghdad. These words authenticate the legitimacy of the checkpoint and emphasize who’s in charge in this or that area.

With the constant force buildup many streets now host multiple checkpoints, both fixed and mobile. All are positioned in a manner that allows soldiers in one to have visual contact with those in the next one.

As the operations continue, the interior ministry is introducing new identification measures for vehicles used by its personnel. The new armored vehicles are unique and leave no room for confusion, while the SUV’s are getting new light-green paint with the words ‘National Police’ well visible on the sides.

From my personal experience I can tell that the men staffing the checkpoints do not take their job lightly. One can feel that a long month of hard work did not exhaust them, and I am awed by the courage of those soldiers and policemen. In a city which has absorbed more suicide bombings than all other cities in the world combined every passing vehicle or motorcycle is a threat.

I can’t imagine myself in a position where my job requires I open dozens of trunks every day and each one of those moments might be the end of my life and those of the people around me. The physical and psychological pressure is enormous, yet those brave men continue to be our shield.

I was listening to the radio this morning and the first headline was ‘Policeman killed in an explosion south of Baghdad’. The story later explains that ‘south of Baghdad’ actually meant Babil. Babil is actually 60 miles away from Baghdad. The misleading headline underscored again how most media try to associate every piece of bad news with Baghdad to maintain the image of violence associated with the city.
No doubt people who follow the news as it is being reported in the West get the impression that we’re fighting a lost war, and I feel that there won’t be a day when our struggle to live a normal life and what we achieve in this path will make headlines that run above those of death.

You look around in Baghdad now and see hundreds of men working in the streets to pick up garbage; to plant flowers and paint the blast walls in joyful colors. Many of Baghdad’s squares are becoming green and clean. The picture isn’t perfect, but it’s a clear attempt to beat violence and ease pain through giving the spring a chance to shine.
Nights in Baghdad now are far from quiet, but the sounds cause less anxiety for me than they did before. I recognize the rumble of armor and thump of guns and they assure me that the gangs and militias do not dominate the night as they once did.

When an Arabs or westerners ask me about the situation and I answer that hope remains and that we’re looking forward to a better future most would say ‘Are you living in this world?’ I answer, ‘Yes, it’s you who live in the parallel world the media built for you with images of only death and destruction’.

If it surprised some of them that a poll found Iraqis optimistic, then I’m surprised that someone finally bothered to ask Iraqis how they feel.
Just as free birds would never return to the cage, we don’t want to return to the days of the tyrant. Birds do not care that beasts roam outside and would not feel nostalgic for a home or meal mixed with humiliation.

All that a free bird cares about is to spread wings and fly as it pleases.

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Another great article directly from an Iraqi no less.





GO IRAQ, GO U.S.A.

Originally Posted by neno

All day today CNN has reported nothing but Bad in Iraq. But when you turn on Fox, they had Iraqi families on that says a totally different story.

CNN reported Civil War all day. Fox reported a Poll done with 5000 Iraqi and they said what Civil War.

Infact these families on Fox reported that Iraq, including Baghdad, was better now for the citizen than it has ever been. But to hear it on CNN, it is the worst it has ever been.

My Opinion, News reporting Stations should be held accountable for their reportings. Why not? they hold people accountable for what they say. What is the difference?

Just thought I would share, probably you all already know this. I just got Satellite Radio, and can get but stations now instead of just that CNN at work.

Now I know what danny51 meant be them being Anti-Bush or Liberal.

I hear ya on that stuff, check this one out, don't know if it was posted yet or not. Why do they do s**t like this.
Poll: Iraqis gripped by fear and anger - Yahoo! News

Hi, We have had the same here in the U.K. ITV News are running a report every day this week direct from Baghdad, according to them it is as bad now as it was three years ago, no reporting of any progress, its ridiculous, what is the advantage of only reporting bad news- do they think they will be out of a job if they report anything good.

Originally Posted by frathousemicrowave

I hear ya on that stuff, check this one out, don't know if it was posted yet or not. Why do they do s**t like this.
Poll: Iraqis gripped by fear and anger - Yahoo! News

This is why I posted what I did. This link you just posted was a day after what Fox put out on the 5000 Iraqi's were polled. They contered with this. It is like it is a Media War too. How Freakin Stupid.

When the RV comes, and I am rich. This might be a job I want, to Boycott Media Giants and expose them to their own wrong doings. Maybe even start a rally to take to the House or senate for a major debate.

Originally Posted by abbey56

Hi, We have had the same here in the U.K. ITV News are running a report every day this week direct from Baghdad, according to them it is as bad now as it was three years ago, no reporting of any progress, its ridiculous, what is the advantage of only reporting bad news- do they think they will be out of a job if they report anything good.

If we get another Republicain President. They might very well be. lol

Originally Posted by Bengstrand276

Here is the translation of the Exchange 1.pdf. It took a little bit to translate it and I am not sure it translated all of it and have no idea what it all means. I am brand new and just trying to help. I will see if I can get the other article to translate as well.

Instructions and procedures issued by the Iraqi Central Bank to regulate banking activity in Iraq from the functions of the Central Bank of Iraq and the scope of its law and the Banks Act No. 94 of 2004, its Board of Directors approved a set of instructions and procedures relating to the organization of banking activity within the precautionary action provided by this law in order to ensure that Iraqi banking system strong and healthy and security.

{{{snip}}}

Ausendat linked share (% to the ownership of the bank, in the framework of its banking operations, exceeding the limit of (20 For the bank get rid of this increase at the earliest opportunity without incurring a loss, will be done within two years from the date of obtaining bank on these shares Awalsendat, and could determine the d this time which might amount to only one year after the approval of the Central Bank of Iraq to do so. three entitled to keep a bank ownership of property except real estate necessary for the performance of its banking operations, and housing staff and the employees. 4, a bank may let the surplus areas of the need for the operations of a bank requirement

from the looks of this one i would say that 'getting the banking industry ready' is going rather well.

Originally Posted by cigarman

Susie, is this quote from you or someone else? Thanks.

someone else and ive altered my original post as ive been thinking about it further. might check it out, #73 in this thread presently.

Originally Posted by Adster

"The Iraqi Central Bank announced the adoption of buying and selling rates for the dollar on Monday, March 19, 2007 until the end of office hours on Sunday, which falls on March 25, 2007. "



A week with no move. Sounds to me like a last chance for banks and their people to offload their dollars.........Next week could be very interesting as Mike would say.

WOoTTTT!!!!!
as i would say,

Originally Posted by neno

All day today CNN has reported nothing but Bad in Iraq. But when you turn on Fox, they had Iraqi families on that says a totally different story.

CNN reported Civil War all day. Fox reported a Poll done with 5000 Iraqi and they said what Civil War.

Infact these families on Fox reported that Iraq, including Baghdad, was better now for the citizen than it has ever been. But to hear it on CNN, it is the worst it has ever been.

My Opinion, News reporting Stations should be held accountable for their reportings. Why not? they hold people accountable for what they say. What is the difference?

Just thought I would share, probably you all already know this. I just got Satellite Radio, and can get but stations now instead of just that CNN at work.

Now I know what danny51 meant be them being Anti-Bush or Liberal.

Hey Neno, glad you were able to upgrade away from CNN and NPR!! LOL