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6. Yes, I understand China got the contracts but isn't Iraq getting a cut?

Reply to The Straight Story (Reply #3)

Thu Jun 27, 2013, 05:38 PM

Jun 2013

Or do they just really suck at negotiations?

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Iraq official says Baghdad open to US military aid [View all] The Straight Story Jun 2013 OP

Just send them another huge pile of cash. AndyA Jun 2013 #1

who's pocketing all the oil money? think Jun 2013 #2

China bought up a lot of the oil rights (nt) The Straight Story Jun 2013 #3

I get it atreides1 Jun 2013 #5

Yes, I understand China got the contracts but isn't Iraq getting a cut? think Jun 2013 #6

I thought they struck a deal with China or Russia? atreides1 Jun 2013 #4

Iraq is effectively allied with Iran and Assad's Syria. This makes my head hurt. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2013 #7

It's always bad for the people and a win win for the MIC.... /nt think Jun 2013 #8

Huh? Dyedinthewoolliberal Jun 2013 #9

Ugh.... Let's see Turbineguy Jun 2013 #10

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