tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953410733493889728.post8551188460063242071..comments2024-02-29T12:38:32.191-08:00Comments on MUSINGS ON IRAQ: January 2012 Security Statistics Undermine Case That Iraq Heading Towards New Civil WarJoel Winghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09611810110771744360noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953410733493889728.post-79021631075505960892012-02-06T13:39:20.423-08:002012-02-06T13:39:20.423-08:00amagi, I wouldnt hold my breath about the latter. ...amagi, I wouldnt hold my breath about the latter. Maliki feels like he won the latest confrontation with Iraqiya because it ended its boycott of parliament, and will soon end the boycott of the cabinet. The list almost broke apart, so Maliki now feels like he can continue to play hardball with them, and they will cave. Iraqiya on the other hand is still talking with many voices, some of which are pushing confrontation with Maliki even though they have no leverage.<br /><br />The 2012 budget will get passed by the legislature because all the parties want their money for their ministries, and perhaps the new amnesty law. Otherwise it's business as usual.Joel Winghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09611810110771744360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953410733493889728.post-15041809170627335852012-02-06T13:28:38.681-08:002012-02-06T13:28:38.681-08:00Thanks, I was hoping you were going to put a post ...Thanks, I was hoping you were going to put a post like this together.<br /><br />Now let's hope that Iraqi parliament can get their act together before this changes.amaginoreply@blogger.com