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2003-03-15 Iraq

Iraqâs Shiite Opposition in Show of Force

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Posted by George H. Beckwith 2003-03-15 12:57 pm|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 It occurs to me that the Iranian clerics may have figured out part of the game, and are moving to oppose it. They probably don't realize that by doing so, they're drawing a target on their chest.

Posted by Dishman 2003-03-15 12:10:42|| 2003-03-15 12:10:42|| Front Page Top

#2 You know, since they haven't allied with us, I see no reason to assume they're not hostile, and would bomb them back to Tehran accordingly

Posted by Frank G 2003-03-15 17:13:35|| 2003-03-15 17:13:35|| Front Page Top

#3 I'm a little surprised at this. The marsh Arabs may be Shi'a but they're Arabs first. Consorting with the Meades and Persians ain't like 'em. In the Iraq-Iran war the marsh Arabs lined up with Sammy and not with the ayatollahs.

Posted by Steve White 2003-03-15 19:16:30|| 2003-03-15 19:16:30|| Front Page Top

#4 These guys are in the NORTH, in Kurdistan. To make an independent bid for power theyd have to go to the Shiite south. By staying in the North they can make mischief on behalf of the Iranians, but they cant be very effective, since they wont have the support of the locals.

Posted by liberalhawk 2003-03-15 21:31:50|| 2003-03-15 21:31:50|| Front Page Top

#5 Yeap!
Everything that lives in the Desert Southwest sticks,stings or bites.

Posted by raptor 2003-03-16 07:42:13|| 2003-03-16 07:42:13|| Front Page Top

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