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Iraq
Radical Iraq Cleric in Retreat
2008-08-05
Posted by:ryuge

#4  Why not? It worked for Barack.
Posted by: tu3031   2008-08-05 15:36  

#3  "...intends to disarm his once-dominant Mahdi Army militia and remake it as a social-services organization."

Sounds like he wants to try out "community activist" on his resume.
Posted by: Capsu78   2008-08-05 15:32  

#2  Want more support? Try leading from the front, instead of the rear. You'd make a nice target.
Posted by: Richard of Oregon   2008-08-05 11:43  

#1  Mr. Sadr isn't giving up armed resistance entirely. Mr. Obeidi said Mr. Sadr will continue to direct small, special armed cells for limited military operations against U.S. forces. He said specific details about these cells, and how they can be distinguished from rogue Mahdi Army members, will be publicized at a future date.

I imagine he thinks that gives him plausible deniability.
Posted by: Bobby   2008-08-05 05:56  

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