Macgregor's latest shot at the matrix: "Sheikhs For Sale"

[Cavguy]

I know you were there, so no disrespect to you, but it's not an economic development program, it's the worst kind of welfare: open ended. It's fine as a short term measure - most short term welfare has some value - but at some point we need to ask: so what and now what?

Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of small business efforts underway as well. But it doesn't solve the economy.

And I guess I'll ask my favorite question on this thread - what's the realistic, practical alternative to fix the Iraqi economy in the short term without creating a welfare state? (i'm serious about this)

EDIT: Didn't see Danny's response. I'm channeling him today....