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2003-05-02 Iraq

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Posted by Steve White 2003-05-02 02:10 am|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I admit to speculating, but it is probable that a strong majority of Iraqi Shiites support a modernist regime, as do a majority of Iranian Shiites. The problem is that the real Iranian elite - Rafsanjani's billionaire class - bind themselves to a Shariah constitution, notwithstanding the public will. The choice between Shariah and more Shariah is hardly a democratic choice. While it is possible, the Coalition must impose a secular constitution on Iraq. The last thing Iraqis need is a parasite class like the leaderships of Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Posted by Anonon 2003-05-02 03:18:04|| 2003-05-02 03:18:04|| Front Page Top

#2 todays WaPo has very interesting article about situation in Amara thats the city on the Tigris, between Basra and Kut. The guy who has taken over there is one Karim Mahoud, who had led anti-Saddam guerillas among the Marsh Arabs and, amazingly, had survived. He seems to working with US and UK forces, and is apparently bitterly resented by SCIRI. SCIRI says all will change when Hakim returns from exile, Mahoud says let him, Hakim has no local base.

Posted by liberalhawk 2003-05-02 08:35:10|| 2003-05-02 08:35:10|| Front Page Top

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