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9. He probably doesn't want to give up the armoured cars and security detail.

Tue Aug 12, 2014, 02:59 AM

Aug 2014

Can't say as I blame him. He should take an extended trip to a safer location.

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Power struggle on Baghdad streets as Maliki replaced but refuses to go [View all] flamingdem Aug 2014 OP

"driving the alienated Sunni minority into a revolt" Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #1

Why are you ignoring this part? phleshdef Aug 2014 #2

Best guess? Because they dont want us to get involved at all. cstanleytech Aug 2014 #4

We didn't "bail". We were told to leave. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #6

yes, by the American public. nt kelliekat44 Aug 2014 #11

And by the Iraqi people.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #16

What I posted doesn't diminish the fact that he's an asshole.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #5

Hope Maliki just leaves, but this bluster is bad news. nt SunSeeker Aug 2014 #3

He's made enemies. He may have to flee the country.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #7

Well it seems Washington and Tehran are in agreement on this. Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #8

''Here's the new guy, the shorter one not they guy with the AK'' DeSwiss Aug 2014 #10

''Maliki Replaced...Refuses to Go.'' Octafish Aug 2014 #13

he can't fight isis but can call the military on his own people samsingh Aug 2014 #14