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2004-12-05 Iraq-Jordan

Attacks make Iraq's Shia clerics waver over militancy

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Posted by Fred 2004-12-05 8:36:10 PM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Hmm. I'm thinking the "black-turbaned Shia cleric"
in this article might deserve some patented RB respect.

Posted by Mark Z. 2004-12-05 9:30:48 PM|| 2004-12-05 9:30:48 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 âLet those who wrote this show their faces, if they are menâ

Is he calling them terrs 'girlie-men'???!!!!
"...and since then, he was known as Abu Ahnuld"

Posted by Sobiesky 2004-12-05 11:30:02 PM|| 2004-12-05 11:30:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 It was a rare display of militancy by one of the pro-establishment Shia clerics, who have so far strongly discouraged any action by their followers against predominantly Sunni insurgents, lest it trigger a civil war.

The only thing that is protecting the Sunni's right now is the American presence. Sheer numbers will dictate that the Shia will be able to win any "civil war" that breaks out between the Shia and Sunni's. It's really not a US problem.

Posted by 2b 2004-12-05 11:47:21 PM|| 2004-12-05 11:47:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 2b,"The only thing that is protecting the Sunni's right now is the American presence", very good point. But how to implant that message into them sunni numbskulls is another matter.

Posted by Sobiesky 2004-12-05 11:54:16 PM|| 2004-12-05 11:54:16 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 I imagine at some point - the Shia majority will be happy to drive that point right straight into their numb skulls.

Posted by 2b 2004-12-05 11:57:19 PM|| 2004-12-05 11:57:19 PM|| Front Page Top

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