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Started by mongers, August 11, 2014, 06:11:06 AM

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mongers

August 11, 2014, 06:11:06 AM
Given the state of Iraq and the conduct of it's 'prime minister', how do you think Maliki's situation compares to the one Diem made for himself in the early 1960s ?

Does the US administration face some similar challenges and policy decisions to those faced in the past ?   
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August 11, 2014, 06:24:07 AM
Maliki = Najibullah?
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August 11, 2014, 07:19:33 AM
Eh, just arm the Shias and Kurds and with US airstikes and SF's have them go after ISIS. Maliki will only become a Diem if both the US and Iran quit backing the Shias, which would be very dumb.
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August 11, 2014, 07:24:13 AM
I don't think Maliki looks anything like Casper van Dien.
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August 11, 2014, 07:45:09 AM
Preved.
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August 11, 2014, 08:53:49 AM
Lots more Shia in Iraq than there were Catholics in South Vietnam.
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August 11, 2014, 08:59:04 AM
Quote from: mongers on August 11, 2014, 06:11:06 AM
Given the state of Iraq and the conduct of it's 'prime minister', how do you think Maliki's situation compares to the one Diem made for himself in the early 1960s ?

Does the US administration face some similar challenges and policy decisions to those faced in the past ?

It is a really poor comparison imo. Nguyễn Văn Thiệu would be a better one if you want to go Vietnam.
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derspiess

#7
August 11, 2014, 09:01:27 AM
Also Iraq needs a Madame Nhu.
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CountDeMoney

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August 11, 2014, 09:47:57 AM
Quote from: derspiess on August 11, 2014, 09:01:27 AM
Also Iraq needs a Madame Nhu.

I'll see your Madame Nhu, and raise you a Madame Chiang Kai-Shek.

derspiess

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August 11, 2014, 10:05:58 AM
:hmm: 
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CountDeMoney

#10
August 11, 2014, 10:15:44 AM
When it comes to corrupt little Missuses, come correct or don't come at all.

derspiess

#11
August 11, 2014, 12:05:11 PM
I figured Nhu would be more your style.  Loved to make bold, offensive yet hilarious statements, and Catholic.
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CountDeMoney

#12
August 11, 2014, 12:28:46 PM
Definitely hotter.

Martinus

#13
August 18, 2014, 12:58:50 AM
I love how whenever someone on Languish comes with something even remotely resembling an original thought, it immediately gets shot down by nitpicking. :D

I think the comparison is not outlandish - both are secretarian idiots who seem to have plunged their countries into total debacle through their heavy-handed policies.

Malthus

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August 18, 2014, 12:11:16 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 11, 2014, 12:05:11 PM
I figured Nhu would be more your style.  Loved to make bold, offensive yet hilarious statements, and Catholic.

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