Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy
thanks.


I agree with the general purpose of the agreement, but the timing is horrible. If the US wants bases in Iraq, thats fine, but wait until the country is pacified and a STABLE govt is in place.
The agreement gives us complete control of their airspace and total immunity from Iraqi as well as complete authority within the nation. The Iraqi government still exists, but the United States could override their authority at any time in any way it sees fit.

The agreement basically establishes the United States Empire permanently in Iraq.