Who have been financing those resistance forces in Iraq?

Question

I mean where can they get foods and money from ? Where do they live ? at their own homes ? What can they get if the fights continue ? They want to overthrow the new Iraqi government ? or simply for the purpose of personal revenge ?

Answer 1

This question is easier to answer if you think first of what you mean by resistance. There is not exactly what you would consider one unified resistance front or insurgent group in Iraq. For example some of the killing's that you hear of are simply petty retributions either individually, family or tribally motivated. You must understand that there is a great deal of ethnic and religious tension amongst the people of iraq, as well as some strong resentment both for the support of the new government as well as resentment for supporters of the Saddam regime. In the case of this form of resistance they simply live their lives at their homes getting funds from their normal occupations.
As far as the more organized militant groups vying for political control in Iraq, they get their money from nations that oppose U.S. foreign policy but are unable to directly oppose us, as well as by those nations that seek to have influence over future Iraq leaders (think Iran). They also recieve funds from donations filtered through dummy companies and fake charities, most prominently in the U.S. They also can be supportedlocally and by personal private fortunes. Most of these insurgents live in their own communities or in towns in which they have strong local support. Most of these towns have less access to world wide media and are less likely to be seeing large rebuilding projects and as such have a very limited and easily controlled view of the political situation and often see the insurgents they aide as freedom fighters.
As far as what they can get if the fight continues, that varies from person to person. Among other things you have to realise that most of those fighting do not see things from a thrid person perspective but rather a very small first person perspective. The wealthy rogue nations funding most likely hope for an Iraq that will be disposed to their point of view. The organized terrorist groups are mainly just keeping themselves employed. (worst thing that ever happened to Al Quida is when the USSR left Aphganistan, because that's when their U.S. funding dried up and they had to start looking for other funds). The religious and political leaders within iraq promotting fighting are most likely hopping to find themselves in a higher position of power, giving them either personal wealth, or more nobly because (right or wrong) they would have more authority by which to help their people. The individual fighters probably don't think much about it one way or the other. Like the early gangs of New york, or the cartels of mexico, having a cause and something to do can be very rewarding in a poor, desperate nation with low employment.
And no it's not all to overthrow the government. Certainly some of it is. However there is also organized crime, personal revenges. And remember, it doesn't take much financing to do most of what you read about in the papers. Their aren't very many military style atacks. Mostly just roadside bombs, or suicide bombs. Most of which made out of surplus or stolen materials that are not very hard to find in Iraq. Then there are the kidnappings. Those follow the same pattern of any poor developing nation, most of which are actaully for profit. Most of south america and africa boast similiarnumbers for organized kidnappings. In short I wish there was one simple answer, because then you wouldnt have really had to ask, because if it was that simple it would have been tended to already. Hope that helps.

Answer 2

They are financed by nations who want to see democracy fail in Iraq.

The elections that occurred in Iraq have terrified the rulers of other Muslim nations. They are afraid that the people of their nations will demand a representative government - and put them out of power. As a result they are quietly funneling money and weapons to anybody who is working against the Iraqi people.

Answer 3

Ok I just came back from Iraq and a large part of our mission there was to do midnight grabs of bomb makers/bomb suppliers/kidnappers/bomb emplacers etc. They live right in the city with the rest of the civilians(most of which are honest, religious people). They blend in with all the other people, they dont look any different, one guy was an Iraqi Policeman who we worked with a couple times. Not all iraqi's live in little shacks, there are alot who do, but not all of them. There are even alot of very nice houses! The AIF (anti iraqi forces/bad guys) dont like the new government, but not for all the same reasons, like religious difference or because they are teamed up with the US, and they hate us.

Answer 4

I personally believe that the Iranian government is financing them. They can hide out anywhere--they are Iraqis so they blend in. They want the fight to continue--it demeans the US and it helps their cause. Remember that the new Iraqi govt. is Shi'ite and the majority of people in Iraq are supposedly Shi'ite. The Sunnis, who ruled under Sadamm's regime--aren't the majority and they aren't too happy to have their power diminished in this new govt. They want the power for themselves again. Plus, add in the Kurds, and you have a nation full of people who don't like one another.

When the US pulls out of Iraq, you can bet your bottom dollar there will be civil war raging big time in that country.

Answer 5

They live in homes, rubble, encampments. Weapons are stolen or scavenged. The get food by stealing it, or from those farmers and merchants who oppose the occupation or the current provisional Iraq govt.

Most are opposed to the new govt, or are remnants of the old govt. A small number are just angry because their homes were destroyed and they attack anyone they can.

Answer 6

muslims who resent american occupation of iraq
i believe they have every right to not becuase its a democracy but becuase its supported and financed by america who had earlier supported and raised saddam and iraqis now have had more than enough of this political fiasco and are trying to get the americans off their homeland
they real power in iraq is from muqtada al sadr and his medhi army if he takes back his support for the govt it (govt) will collapse faster than the WTC in 2001

Answer 7

I'll put my money on Iran. They seem to be finding more and more connections. I am sure there are several other countries, some may appear to be our friends. Who the heck knows for sure

Answer 8

All Middle East countries
they do not want democracy

Answer 9

Everyone who buys oil.

Answer 10

well y'all are selling them weapons
follow the money