Sadr is simply showing generosity in victory.  He owns that turf, and has just demonstrated that fact.  Even the mighty US, supporting Maliki's troops, was shown to be impotent against him.

"If you're not pumped up, then get the hell out, 'cause you don't belong here." -- Cenk Uygur

by Spinny on 03/31/2008 03:26:33 PM EST

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That's not all, I'm reading today that Iran negotiated the ceasefire between the factions.  It's an ominous sign that Iran has the power to do this.  What we did was simply knock out the Sunni underpinnings and hand it all to the Shiites, who are alligned in their thinking with Iran.

by bfaul on 03/31/2008 09:48:21 PM EST

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