Yes, some worthwhile respect here

I see that today Juan Cole did refer to my work warning about the dangers of delay in forming the Transitional Government in Iraq.
Nice that someone gives public attribution and acknowledgement to my work here, eh? But then, I’ve always thought Juan was a very decent person, even when I have disagreed with him.
(Incidentally, we worked together back in the mid-1980s when he was co-editor of a book on Shiites and Social Protest to which I was contributor.)
Juan’s blog post there was reporting that some sources– apparently Kurdish– are saying that Iraq may get its Transitional Government formed by Sunday…
Let’s wait and see… Both whether they can do that, and also what powers the occupying army will allow the “government” to have…
Anyway, it’s still ways early to take down our “Democracy Denied in Iraq” counters…

9 thoughts on “Yes, some worthwhile respect here”

  1. I thought you would acknowledge me finding Juan Coles reference for you. Were is the respect? 😛 Just kidding.
    Btw, why “marec”? Or rather, which of the many languages I do not speak names this month thus?

  2. Hi, Swedish… Indeed, thanks for that earlier comment. (But I’d read the Juan citation before I read yr comment.)
    Right now I’m doing dates here in Slovak. A small contribution to worldwide multiculturalism…

  4. Hi Helena,
    For what it’s worth, I’ve just written about your work here. Keep fighting the good fight; I’m sure I’m not the only lurker on your blog who appreciates your efforts.

  5. Ok, so I’ve given your blog a bit of plug on my blog. Happy now, Helena? 😉
    I’ve only recently found your blog, but it will be a frequent port of call in my search of informed middel east opinion.
    Keep up the good work and good luck.
    Gerry

  7. Helena,
    I’m with Matt.
    Dr. Juan Cole, Dr. Joshua Landis, Jonathan Edelstein, Esr. and You do incredible work.
    You’ve reminded this peacenik, that peace is rational.

  8. I can’t forget to include Abbas Kadhim, Abu Aardvark and As’ad AbuKhalil.
    Again, all this work, for free, just a pure blessing.

  9. now, my slovak is nothing to get excited over, but i’m pretty sure hammurabi said something about beer.
    yes, you certainly learn the important things with your time spent overseas.

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