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2005-01-30 Iraq-Jordan

In accordance with Iraqi Electoral Commission rules, Sistani will not vote

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Posted by Dan Darling 2005-01-30 3:06:14 AM|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 ooo.... now I understand.
It will be interesting to see him return to Iran...

Posted by Dishman 2005-01-30 3:09:41 AM|| 2005-01-30 3:09:41 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 As long as he is for free elections,I have no problem with the guy

Posted by Raptor 2005-01-30 9:02:26 AM|| 2005-01-30 9:02:26 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Dishman, Sistani always claimed that he won't be interferring with the political process, at least not directly. He is a part of the branch that adheres to the concept of separation of church and state, to which the grandson of Khomeini belongs to as well (that is why Khomeini has been exiled from Iran)

In a way, he can exert a great deal of influence, but he is not directly responsible for any policies. A grey eminence of sorts. He's already got all the power he needs.
There were several attempts on his life. Who do you think was behind it ... and then ask yourself why would he return to Iran?

Posted by Sobiesky 2005-01-30 9:16:17 AM|| 2005-01-30 9:16:17 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Cynicism aside, Sistani does not believe in injecting religion into politics. He has been remarkably consistent on this matter.

Posted by Duke Nukem 2005-01-30 9:26:08 AM|| 2005-01-30 9:26:08 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 What Sistani says about keeping state and religion separate sounds very nice. But the reality is that Sistani's influence is considerable and will remain so in the new Iraq democratic government. The Shiite religion is already flawlessly integrated into the hearts and minds of the majority of Iraqi voters. Let's be serious here. Furthermore, the relationship between Iraqi Shiite clerics is not to be ignored. Besides Sistani's Iranian birthright, consider that many Iraqi Shiite clerics found sanctuary in the bosom of Iran during Saddam's reign of terror against Iraqi Shiites.
And he issued a fatwa, a religious decree, that declared voting a religious duty.

They said they believed that his presence would energize the process and ensure that victory for the United Iraqi Alliance.

And whether he is an Iraqi or Iran citizen, his word is first and final

Posted by 2xstandard 2005-01-30 3:03:16 PM|| 2005-01-30 3:03:16 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 I believe that Sistani is one of the biggest threats to the mad mullahs. If he returns to Iran, it will be under conditions they find less than pleasant.

Posted by Dishman 2005-01-30 9:37:35 PM|| 2005-01-30 9:37:35 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Sing along with me, "Cuz he's a Black Hat, too..."

Posted by .com 2005-01-30 9:40:30 PM|| 2005-01-30 9:40:30 PM|| Front Page Top

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