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2008-01-19 Iraq

Despite Deadly Clashes in Iraq, Shiite Pilgrims Spared

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Posted by Fred 2008-01-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
File under: Mahdi Army

#1 THIS ARTICLE STARRING:

frequently marred by violence

new criticism of the Iraqi government and parliament

former political ally, anti-American cleric Moqtada al-Sadr

troubling consequences for the American military

Mr. Sadrï¿½s militia had been unfairly targeted

officers in the Iraqi police and Army and have made bad use of the freeze to pressure our people

unfortunately our people are suffering

/with a hat tip to SteveS

Posted by Seafarious 2008-01-19 02:31|| 2008-01-19 02:31|| Front Page Top

#2 And reading between the lines,

"Sadr is responsible for the apparent success of the surge."

Posted by Bobby 2008-01-19 10:05|| 2008-01-19 10:05|| Front Page Top

#3 I thought Hillary, Nancy, and Harry were?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-01-19 11:30|| 2008-01-19 11:30|| Front Page Top

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