US Awards $8m Contract to Manage Iraqi Port Umm Qasr

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The discussion revolves around the recent awarding of a contract by the US to manage the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr amidst the ongoing military operations in Iraq. Participants explore themes of military intervention, humanitarian efforts, and the implications of privatization in post-war reconstruction, as well as the international legal context surrounding these actions.

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  • Some participants express skepticism about the motives behind the US intervention, suggesting it is driven by self-interest rather than altruism.
  • Others argue that the removal of the Iraqi regime is necessary for the safety of the Iraqi people and that it will ultimately lead to their self-governance.
  • A few participants question the legality of the US actions, noting the lack of a UN resolution authorizing regime change.
  • Concerns are raised about the potential exploitation of Iraq's resources by US companies in the reconstruction process.
  • Some assert that the US military does not target civilians, while others challenge this claim, citing reports of civilian casualties.
  • There are references to other regimes, such as North Korea, suggesting a perceived inconsistency in US foreign policy priorities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views, with significant disagreement on the motivations behind the US actions, the legality of the intervention, and the implications for the Iraqi people. No consensus is reached on these issues.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include varying interpretations of international law, differing perspectives on the impact of military actions on civilians, and the complexities of post-war reconstruction efforts.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in international relations, military ethics, humanitarian intervention, and the dynamics of post-conflict reconstruction may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
Gimme a break!

I see your lips moving but your not saying anything. Another trick learned from Zero?
 
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  • #32
Originally posted by Alias
while my fellow countrymen, and many of yours, bravely sacrifice their lives defending your freedoms, and your peace.[/B]
If we ask them not to, will they promise to stop?
 
  • #33
Alias, I'm starting to think you have a crush on me...sorry, boss, I'm taken!
 
  • #34
Originally posted by Alias
Gimme a break!

I see your lips moving but your not saying anything. Another trick learned from Zero?

I see you typing but it's still back to Zero. Why, you have some sort of repressed fixation with this Zero person?
 
  • #35
Alias

Originally posted by Alias

Why don't you go hide under your beds, while my fellow countrymen, and many of yours, bravely sacrifice their lives defending your freedoms, and your peace.

None of them are protecting my freedom. Iraq has not attacked Australia. Nor has Iraq attacked the USA.
 
  • #36
You got me!

I'm smitten, what can I say!
 
  • #37
A little humor to break the tension...now let's get back to arguing!
 
  • #38
Alias

I apologise for calling you a moron. A more accurate and polite term would have been "blind patriot".
 
  • #39


Originally posted by Adam
I apologise for calling you a moron. A more accurate and polite term would have been "blind patriot".

"strident" might be better than "blind"...he means well, but I think his enthusiasm takes away perspective. I happen tothink all politics is mostly lies, personally. Follow the money...
 
  • #40
Quite often it is 'all about money', but I'm not so sure that's completely amoral. 10,000 years ago we might have said, "Yeah, it's all about food."
 
  • #41
On the other hand, how can we claim to know facts or motivations about anything, when there is so much money involved?
 

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