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2007-03-19 Iraq

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Posted by ryuge 2007-03-19 07:29|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "I think an escalation in attacks by militias loyal to Iran will take place soon, especially outside Baghdad."

I concur - and I think those inside Baghdad will start fighting as well, especially the Madhi Army of Sadr. They may realize that we are cutting away their roots by replacing them and the security & jobs they provide with our work in Baghdada and the Iraqi Army and Police's growing abilities and increasing numbers deployed in their "home base" areas.

Fact is they thrive on the sectarian violence, and without that, the locals have no reason to stay withthem and plenty of reason (reconstruction, peace) to go withthe Iraqi government and the alliance forces.

Its probably going to get very ugly over there as the weather get right for action.

Posted by OldSpook 2007-03-19 11:47|| 2007-03-19 11:47|| Front Page Top

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