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2008-03-21 Iraq

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Posted by anonymous5089 2008-03-21 11:06|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top
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#1 Last year, the fighting in Kut would be worrisome. Now, it's just a matter of time. The IA will act decisively if the militia doesn't settle down.

Posted by Chuck Simmins">Chuck Simmins 2008-03-21 13:58|| http://northshorejournal.org]">[http://northshorejournal.org] 2008-03-21 13:58|| Front Page Top

#2 The fighting underscored rising tensions between rival militia factions battling for control of the oil-rich southern Shiite heartland with an eye toward the eventual withdrawal of U.S.-led forces.

First we had to convince the Sunnis we could outlast them. Now we have to do it to the Shitites. And the Brits didn't make it any easier with their soft power. At least the IA is starting to help. Sicke'em, Sunnis; Kick'em Kurds. Let's wrap this up.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-03-21 14:37|| 2008-03-21 14:37|| Front Page Top

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