BGG says(6:40 PM):
OK - Mods, copiers - those in charge here...
magnetlady says(6:40 PM):
You got me BGG
BGG says(6:41 PM):
Relax tonite - I got this...
we're going to open things up a bit...
BUT
before we do...
Mrs BGG - would you mind saying a quick prayer to get us started off right??
MrsBGG says(6:42 PM):
Heavenly Father, we come before You by the Blood of Jesus. Thank You that You are Faithful & True. Thank You for Your Mercy, Grace & Forgiveness. Thank You for Your promises in Your Word. We love You and trust You. Thank You Holy Spirit for Your leading and guiding. We pray for our country and this coming election that Your will be done. We thank You for each person here and pray that You will bless them and keep them and cause Your Face to shine on them and their famiies. We give You all the Glory, Honor, and praise! In Jesus Name, Amen.
BGG says(6:45 PM):
Wow - you guys are soooooo awesome!!
We're gonna' do a LIVE impromtu Q & A - you ask whatever you like - I'll answer to the best of my ability... deal??
(BTW - MadDScout is my "secret guest")
MadDScout says(6:47 PM):
(v)
BGG says(6:47 PM):
I'll go to him in a few minutes.
or he can answer whenever he likes.
david334 says(6:47 PM):
?
BGG says(6:47 PM):
David!!
MrsBGG says to david334(6:47 PM):
Go
david334 says(6:48 PM):
Tuesday looks like parlimtarian issues are over. Where do we turn our eyes to =next?
BGG says(6:48 PM):
Line em' up folks - no such thing as "off limits" here...
you ask - I answer...
BGG says to david334(6:49 PM):
Not exactly - but moving more and more that direction...
david334 says(6:50 PM):
Amnesty and J&A ?
BGG says to david334(6:50 PM):
I just don't agree fully with the "all good - all done" mentality... getting MUCH closer - to be sure...AND
it's not impossible these last few Parliament issues are on a separate track altogther...
as in parrallel and not interfering with one another.
david334 says(6:51 PM):
Thanks
MrsBGG says(6:51 PM):
If you have a question or comment, please use your ? , thank you , it makes it easier on everyone
BGG says to david334(6:51 PM):
once the IMF and UN has whatever it is they are requiring (and there is something there) they make the next move (we are looking for) toward economic reform...
BGG says to david334(6:52 PM):
BTW - currency reform is just one more step in the development of Iraq into a global trade partner they are looking for...
dale says(6:52 PM):
?
MrsBGG says to david334(6:52 PM):
GO
BGG says(6:53 PM):
which they very much appear to be on a fast-track towards.
david334 says(6:53 PM):
Are there month end meetings with IMF and WB?
aminmaine says(6:53 PM):
??
kalis says(6:53 PM):
??
MadDScout says to david334(6:53 PM):
Baghdad discussed the budget in 2017 with the World Bank over the next week
BGG says(6:53 PM):
Not sure - but there are ongoing consultations and guidance all the time - so it would not be out of character for them to be meeitng.
BGG says to MadDScout(6:54 PM):
Thanks!!
MrsBGG says to dale(6:54 PM):
Go
david334 says to MadDScout(6:54 PM):
Thanks
BGG says to MadDScout(6:54 PM):
BTW - when was the last time anyone ever heard of Iraq "consulting" with the WB over their budget?? Right?!?
MadDScout says(6:55 PM):
LOL
MrsBGG says to aminmaine(6:55 PM):
Go
aminmaine says(6:55 PM):
is the WTO also a major factor in the last things for the rv?
MrsBGG says to kalis(6:55 PM):
Go
kalis says(6:56 PM):
are you in agreement with some that nov dec they should be done to move currency reform if things keep going forward
dale says(6:56 PM):
BGG : It seems like so many things like Mosul , corruption , parliament , etc. are coming together ... many have seaid things.will happen all at once ... do you see this as a coincidence?
aminmaine says(6:57 PM):
thanks!
BGG says to kalis(6:57 PM):
In my humble opinion - and that is all this next bit is...
it could easily be a before that - or a bit after...
kalis says(6:58 PM):
??
BGG says to kalis(6:58 PM):
but this next time period we are in is - "green on go" time.
kalis says(6:58 PM):
the link above how do i find . thank you
BGG says to kalis(6:59 PM):
for whatever reason there is a real consensus to get things done - very exciting times.
pacella says(6:59 PM):
?
kalis says to BGG(6:59 PM):
thank you . the longer the better for me so i can get some dinar .lol
BGG says to dale(6:59 PM):
I do not see those items as coincidence... THESE ITEMS ARE THE STORY. IMHO.
BGG says to kalis(7:00 PM):
for which item??
MrsBGG says to pacella(7:00 PM):
GO
dale says(7:00 PM):
GG : My thoughtw too ..
pacella says(7:00 PM):
what does next time period mean or when I should say
kalis says to BGG(7:01 PM):
md scoot to david above link
BGG says to pacella(7:01 PM):
if progress keeps on like it is... from now until about mid-Feb is a very intersting time - since you are asking me..
BGG says to pacella(7:03 PM):
Not getting into date and rate here - I'm just saying - the progress is stunning AND... it surely leads to the step we are all interested in...
MrsBGG says to MadDScout(7:03 PM):
Thank you!
MadDScout says to MrsBGG(7:03 PM):
You're welcome
kalis says(7:03 PM):
thank you
BGG says to pacella(7:03 PM):
the point of currency reform the includes a change in the value of the IQD...
Soonergirlie says(7:03 PM):
the tipping point
BGG says to pacella(7:03 PM):
However, I make this point again
currency reform - value change
what we are after...
david334 says to MrsBGG(7:04 PM):
?
pacella says(7:04 PM):
yes I agree they are moving very fast like they are on a mission. thank you BGG
prs says(7:04 PM):
?
BGG says to pacella(7:05 PM):
is just one of the steps they will likely take in the whole process of economic reform and full reintegration with the world's financial systems...
this whole process is playing out PLAINLY - before our VERY EYES...
which is why we watch - read - study and keep tabs on things...
MadDScout says(7:06 PM):
Many gears, and a lot of them are turning now
BGG says to pacella(7:06 PM):
factual information is all we have.
BGG says to pacella(7:07 PM):
for those who have said "reading the News is a waste of time" - I say - I am a willing culprit until the end... it's the ONLY THING that has proven ANY VALUE WHATSOEVER!!
MrsBGG says to david334(7:08 PM):
GO ahead
david334 says(7:08 PM):
The budget was surpringly disciplined in total $18 billion. Do you thing a higher currency value played a ri=ole?
pacella says(7:08 PM):
YES I KNONW WATCH EVERYDAY NEWS UNBEIVLABLE. THEY ARE GETTING THINKS DAY DALY.
larrykn says to BGG(7:08 PM):
smile
BGG says to pacella(7:08 PM):
Things are VERY, VERY exciting lately.
david334 says(7:09 PM):
role
BGG says to david334(7:10 PM):
Not how I view it... their own people view it in a very "matter of fact" kind of way... we have these visions of grandeur - to them, it's just the next step.
Soonergirlie says(7:10 PM):
?
dale says(7:10 PM):
?
MrsBGG says to prs(7:10 PM):
GO ahead
prs says(7:10 PM):
In you opinion could this literally happen any at time
as in today?
or are there more benchmarks to look for such as lower denoms or
critical dates
pacella says(7:11 PM):
YES THEY ARE CAN;T BELEIVE HOW MUCH AND FAST THEY ARE MOVING I;M WAITING FOR SOMETHING TOO HAPPEN WHERE THE STOP OR SOMETHING. ITS EXITING AND SARY AT THE SAME TIME, NOT USE TOO THEM GETTING THINGS DONE SO FAST
BGG says to prs(7:11 PM):
that's a little "guru-ish" for my taste - but here's my take...
david334 says(7:12 PM):
But the had to plug in some dinar value didn't they and would that effect the inputs were conservaytive
MadDScout says to david334(7:12 PM):
the 18billion is the deficit in the budget
BGG says to prs(7:13 PM):
with the recent WB/IMF/UN oversight in Iraq - things are changing rapidly - security, political, economic - these things Maliki should have been working on 8 years ago - they are getting done NOW - at "warp speed"...
BGG says to prs(7:13 PM):
today - tomorrow?? I doubt it...
MadDScout says(7:13 PM):
Amen
BGG says to prs(7:13 PM):
soon??
david334 says(7:13 PM):
Thats what I meant and i think $40 oil sorry
pacella says(7:13 PM):
ok sorry didnt mean it
prs says(7:14 PM):
ill take soon
BGG says to prs(7:14 PM):
Not impossible - but the next however long looks VERY, VERY promising - since you did ask me
prs says(7:14 PM):
thank you
MrsBGG says to Soonergirlie(7:14 PM):
GO
Soonergirlie says(7:14 PM):
what are some of your ideas BGG, on how you are going to handle your new found wealth?
BGG says to MadDScout(7:15 PM):
What do you think are the most critically important couple of articles over the last few days??
If you would mind bringing that while I answer these ??'s
MrsBGG says to dale(7:15 PM):
GO
MadDScout says(7:15 PM):
Iraq is set to boost oil exports this week after deal on Kirkuk
BGG says to MadDScout(7:19 PM):
but that jibberish put out by Bruce over the Amnesty Law being in 6 parts is RETARDED. Just wanting to cover his IDIOT TRACKS...
MadDScout says(7:20 PM):
LOL
BGG says to MadDScout(7:20 PM):
Woops - to anyone out there with a clinical diagnosis - I apologize. I mean no disrespect... these guys are IDIOTS.
MadDScout says(7:21 PM):
There was only one paragraph that was in question.
BGG says to dale(7:21 PM):
Sorry - here's a bit from the 19th...
BGG says to dale(7:21 PM):
The arrival of the international investigators to Iraq and they have tons of documents since 2003 to this day.
MadDScout says(7:22 PM):
Wow
BGG says to dale(7:22 PM):
Which means - it's not just Maliki they are after... 2003 means Allawi and all the rest... Iraq is now an international investment... they will run it like one.
MadDScout says(7:22 PM):
talk about a full plate
BGG says to dale(7:22 PM):
That was from the 19th
dale says(7:23 PM):
BGG : Sure seems like he should be squiming .....
BGG says to dale(7:23 PM):
He is - he went and joined the Kurdish splinter group - that's how far down the food chain he has fallen.
dale says(7:24 PM):
BGG : Smile
BGG says to dale(7:24 PM):
He's not in the the GOI - he's not in with the KRG... he's had to hitch his waggon to the KRG opposition and Iran...
It's not so good for him.
dale says(7:25 PM):
BGG : Thanks
BGG says to Drewsters Millions(7:26 PM):
No real opinion on that just yet... it's not uncommon for these two - (Iran/Iraq) to go back and forth...
BGG says to Drewsters Millions(7:26 PM):
it's like Illinois and Indiana... that's how close they are...
BGG says to MadDScout(7:28 PM):
They always do that though... they left out the WB/IMF loan support altogether... dummies... claimed victory thru higher oil prices... knuckleheads.
MadDScout says(7:30 PM):
" The meeting will discuss Iraq 's commitment to the recommendations of the World Bank which stipulated to lend to Iraq, which include activation of taxes and curb wastage and activating non - oil resources , " adding that " the talks will focus on the price of oil , which will be the budget is calculated according to him, should not be higher of rolling price in the market. "
MadDScout says(7:30 PM):
They say anything above $35 is gravy
MadDScout says to daytrader(7:31 PM):
LOL took the text off my fingers
BGG says to MadDScout(7:31 PM):
D
MadDScout says(7:31 PM):
lol)
BGG says to MadDScout(7:31 PM):
Key comments and GREAT POINT!!
"Baghdad discussed the budget in 2017 with the World Bank over the next week..."
MadDScout says to daytrader(7:31 PM):
I just noticed LOL
BGG says to MadDScout(7:33 PM):
They can talk themselves "blue in the face" for all anyone cares... WB/IMF is running this show now...
MadDScout says(7:33 PM):
This is not just exercise
"Iraq 's commitment"
or it is just an exercise
BGG says to MadDScout(7:34 PM):
Sorry - "advisory role"
Yes - carry on...
BGG says to MadDScout):
Yes - carry on...
MadDScout says to BGG(7:35 PM):
Alaq has said many times he is only awaiting "political stability"
He has said many times that CBI "stands ready to move forward"
I see no "wait" except on coming together as a functioning govt
david334 says(7:37 PM):
Look at the new MOE
MadDScout says to BGG(7:37 PM)
Abadi's guys= Technocrats
BGG says to MadDScout(7:37 PM):
Totally AGREE!!
Carry on...
BGG says to MadDScout(7:38 PM) :
They are making monumental strides to meet the Kurds on the HCL
that is a plus in any book
another key development!!
MadDScout says to BGG(7:38 PM):
maybe not full art 140 but closer than before
Art 140 is a large and involved piece of legislation
BGG says to MadDScout(7:39 PM):
I forgot all about that - with everything else going on... there was talk about a real HCL deal being "IMMINENT" between Erbil and Baghdad.
MadDScout says to BGG(7:39 PM):
also having to do with borders which we see the Kurds not giving over land taken from the IS
MadDScout says to BGG(7:40 PM):
Kirkuk deal was a great leap
MadDScout says to BGG(7:41 PM):
they made mention of the history of the struggle over it and the fact they are coming to a meeting of the minds as it were
BGG says to MadDScout(7:41 PM):
Looking more and more like it...
daytrader says to BGG(7:42 PM):
?
MrsBGG says to daytrader(7:42 PM):
GO
daytrader says to BGG(7:42 PM):
Abadi has made it clear that he’s going to replace the proxy positions. The GOI would also have to state they are ready to implement the monetary reforms as well. Do you think Abadi would replace Alak before the implementation?
MrsBGG says to daytrader(7:43 PM):
MadDScout you can answer...
MadDScout says to BGG(7:43 PM):
Can I?
BGG says to MadDScout(7:43 PM):
Please!!
MadDScout says to daytrader(7:43 PM):
It is not exactly clear that Alak is a proxy
MadDScout says to daytrader(7:44 PM):
If youlisten to him, he only knew of Maliki by meeting him at "formal government events"
MadDScout says to daytrader(7:44 PM):
having said as much he also contends he made a deal with the govt of Abadi that put him in as full Gov of CBI
MadDScout says to daytrader(7:45 PM):
So we either have him lying or he is not proxy
daytrader says to MadDScout(7:45 PM):
He was Maliki's General Secretary before he was appointed head of the CBI by Maliki.
MadDScout says to daytrader(7:46 PM):
that may be but in this case he seems to have an upperhand on the proxy issue
I have seen nothing refuting that
daytrader says to MadDScout(7:46 PM):
Interesting. Thanks
MadDScout says to daytrader(7:46 PM):
You're welcome
BGG says(7:47 PM):
Thanks to everyone for tuning in!!
Thanks MadDScout!!
MadDScout says to BGG(7:47 PM):
My pleasure!
1bobby says(7:48 PM):
Thank you, that was cool
Soonergirlie says(7:48 PM):
Thank you guys
MrsBGG says(7:48 PM):
Thank you BGG and thank you MadDScout for joining and helping!!
jeffusa says to BGG(7:48 PM):
9 days till me birthday you going to get me what I want for my birthday?
jimplants says(7:48 PM):
thank s for your time. BE BLESSED
rcookie says to MadDScout(7:48 PM):
GREAT JOB BOYS!!!!!!...........
Okie Dinar says(7:48 PM):
Thank you guys!
MadDScout says to MrsBGG(7:48 PM):
Glad to be here!