Iraq president tells Bush that Iran, Syria pose 'no problem'

Thursday 11th September, 06:42 AM JST

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Helter_Skelter at 01:22 PM JST - 11th September

our relations with our neighbors is improved very well with Turkey, with Syria, with Iran with the Arab countries

So now we have this new united Islamic front with nutjobs like Ahmadinejad and al-Assad? We were better off when Iran and Iraq were fighting eachother. The war in Iraq was wrong on so many levels, but Iraq and Iran now considering themselves allies is the worst outcome possible. What a disaster.
CavemanLawyer at 01:45 PM JST - 11th September

We were better off

Pretty much what it all boils down to doesn't it? Who cares how many children suffer so long as we are better off, right?

but Iraq and Iran now considering themselves allies is the worst outcome possible. What a disaster.

Hardly. There are many possible positive outcomes when peace breaks out. I bet an ally of Iran would have a lot more influence on their behavior toward the good than the threats and bluster of the United States. We don't even have direct diplomatic relations with Iran. Iraq might become a go-between of great value.

--Cirroc
skipthesong at 03:39 PM JST - 11th September

Here comes skippy's intolerance towards an entire 1.4 billion" Yes, intolerant to the most intolerant of intolerants... tell us smitty, how many Muslim lead countries are actually doing something about fanatical Islam? How many Muslim leaders with clout actually came out and denounced their sort of methods of setting things? I can say there are a number of prominent Jew who have come out against Israel, there are a number of Christians who have come against the church, there are millions of American who have come out against GWB... but to date, I have yet to see, hear, or read about any Muslims with clout coming against AQ.

wanting all Muslims dead" Show us where I said/posted that... I would like all Nazis dead, I said that.. perhaps you also noticed the similarities.... Can't wait for you local to start using Shia law!
cleo at 03:40 PM JST - 11th September

the lies being told on both sides for people who wont give a damn about you when they get to office...

What a strange comment. Who on earth is it you imagine I am 'telling lies for'? Bush is already there, and I know he doesn't give a damn about anyone....
Helter_Skelter at 03:50 PM JST - 11th September

I bet an ally of Iran would have a lot more influence on their behavior toward the good

Wrong. Iran is going to have a lot more influence on Iraq's behavior toward the bad. Iraq is a country of Shiite and Sunni Muslims who hate the West, probably even more now with the occupation of their country. With a Shiite majority, Iraq will embrace Iran and all that comes with it. Iran will now have its tentacles in Iraq increasing their power and influence. It will become a hatefest against the West.

When the US pulls out of Iraq, it will leave a more dangerous situation for the West than before it invaded. So for those who consider Iraq and Iran becoming allies some sort of victory, you're sorely mistaken.
soldave at 03:51 PM JST - 11th September

Can't have the Iraq president getting on with Iran & Syria. Someone needs to go in and "liberate" Iraq from that way of thinking.
skipthesong at 04:11 PM JST - 11th September

Obama states, that it is unacceptable for Iran to have nuke weapons. Is it acceptable for them to have allies, such as Iraq? That isn't for me to decide, but it sure isn't for me to boast about either.

Will the Shiites and Sunnis come together agaisnt the great satan? Will Iran ever stop issuing Fatwas against artists, writers and film makers or will they increase them as they gain more acceptance amongst its allies?

Oh, smitty, why is that you think these people are so much better than I that they can find, and act on, reason to kill me simple because I am an infidel?
CavemanLawyer at 04:51 PM JST - 11th September

Wrong. Iran is going to have a lot more influence on Iraq's behavior toward the bad.

Wrong? What you said is hardly exclusive to what I said.

It will become a hatefest against the West.

You mean all the good stuff we did in Iraq will be plumb forgotten?

Well, I doubt it could compete with the hate fest against the middle-east we have over here no matter what happens. They may have a few extreme haters, but we have way more moderate haters. That is why we occupy their territory and they have none of ours.

I don't think Iran and Iraq will become so buddy buddy so fast. There are plenty alive today who remember the Iran-Iraq war. And there are plenty of Iraqis who feel grateful to America I am sure. You know, the ones who did not lose kids and family due to the unnecessary invasion. And those who actually profited. We will be leaving people who are at least moderately pro-American in power.

Don't assume they don't like us because they don't want our military there. The British are our bestest buddies. We have not given them a base in America yet, and I doubt we ever will. Plenty of Iraqis have good reason to dislike us. But plenty are grateful for getting rid of Saddam. Its a mixed bag not likely to turn totally against us anytime soon.

--Cirroc
Helter_Skelter at 05:04 PM JST - 11th September

I doubt it could compete with the hate fest against the middle-east we have over here

Perhaps you should watch a few more "Death to America, Death to the Infidel" rallies in Iran before making such an uniformed statement.
bushlover at 06:11 PM JST - 11th September

I hope he's right. For the world's sake. But hope they all realize the dangers Al Quaida pose to the world. Giving some a reason to consider being invaded should be enough to encourage shunning these extremists.
smithinjapan at 06:16 PM JST - 11th September

The point is that we have the Iraqi leader telling the US what to do, but the US doesn't want to listen to the 'democratic' Iraq... which hardly makes it democratic, if they're ruled over by a military government (the US in Iraq).
skipthesong at 07:04 PM JST - 11th September

Maliki wants the US out and I do too. There is no reason we need to be there other than fighting them and it seems they have somewhat kicked our butts out so its time to accept defeat but does it end the fight?
Nippon5 at 07:52 PM JST - 11th September

I think its very strange this is an argument any more. Iraq wants the US out, cool!!!!

The US will be under a different president (but the same 535 idiots called congress) so after the new president is in (and according to the Dems its Obama, and according to the Reps its McCain) we will have a new policy right? Obama will have all the troops out of Iraq and shipped over to Afgahastan in 16 months(because he cants shut down Americas only economical system thats working (yea war is a economical stimulus)) and McCain will keep fighting until the Iraq army can take over (if that is possible) or until all terroist are killed (thats not possible as being in that region creates a flow of them)... Once America is out they will all go back to hating Israel and killing each other like they have done again and again///...
Sarge at 09:27 PM JST - 11th September

"Maliki wants the US out"

Maliki must know if the U.S. gets out too soon, he'll be out as well.

"the same 535 idiots called congress"

Hee! Hey, wait! There aren't 535 Democrats in the Congress!
OgieDoggie at 07:02 AM JST - 12th September

"the same 535 idiots called congress" Hee! Hey, wait! There aren't 535 Democrats in the Congress! - SARGE

SARGE...you were right the first time there is 535 idiots called congress...just look at their approval rating and our country right now...it only makes you THINK that they are all Democrats...Republicans now look like Democrats the way they have been spending the last four years. What happened to the Republican Party????