This is going to be an unpopular post… Yes, I believe it is long past time for American, British and all other troops to leave Iraq. That is not a new position, nor is it surprising. What you may be surprised to hear.. because it is certainly not something I have suggested before on this …
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Iran and Iraq “natural allies”
Really? Well.. apparently Al-Sadr and the governing Shia coalition in Iraq think so. If neighboring Islamic countries, including Iran, become the target of attacks, we will support them,” al-Sadr was quoted as saying. ”The Mahdi Army is beyond the Iraqi army. It was established to defend Islam.” But no worries for the Bush Administration right? …
Moqtada Al-Sadr: key to united Iraq?
How ironic it is, the recent history of Moqtada Al-Sadr of Iraq. Once vilified by Rumsfeld and the US Administrationin. He has since become a force in Iraqi politics. He arranged a demonstration in Baghdad supporting a petition signed by 1 million Iraqis (Sunni and Shia) calling for the immediate withdrawal of Coalition forces. And, …