Cycloptichorn wrote:
Why isn't this a good idea? I would think that the Iraqis would rather have had as many of the rebuilding contracts as possible, even if it DID take longer to complete.
Well I can think of upsides and downsides.
Rebuilding quickly after a destructive bombardment is an upside, patience iss limited and making a good impression important.
I also think it would be nice to funnel as much as possible to Iraqis but there are downsides to that as well.
Some of the structure needed was not present, there were a lot of logistical concerns.
Iraqi labor is cheaper than imported labor and where viable we do, in fact, employ Iraqis.
Quote:But, that would mean a funnelling of our capital into the pockets of their society in the proccess. Which is not really how the people in charge want to run things there - it would be much more convienent for that money to be funnelled right back into the pockets of American investors.
<shrugs>
Ok. I've learned no tto argue against this type of position.
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