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2004-08-06 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by Steve 2004-08-06 8:40:42 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 why didn't he go to any of those well known, accomplished muslim heart specialists in the arab world? oh. never mind.

Posted by PlanetDan 2004-08-06 8:58:39 AM|| 2004-08-06 8:58:39 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Why didn't he go to Switzerland? Why the UK?

Posted by Alaska Paul 2004-08-06 9:34:09 AM|| 2004-08-06 9:34:09 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Why the UK?

Must be for the good food and sunny weather:)

Posted by Steve 2004-08-06 10:46:44 AM|| 2004-08-06 10:46:44 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Hush, Alaska Paul and Steve. Can't you see we're busy here?

Posted by Seafarious 2004-08-06 10:55:43 AM|| 2004-08-06 10:55:43 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Isn't it interesting how Sadr and his militants jumped back into the fray after Sistani was known to assistance for his heart condition.

Posted by Capt America 2004-08-06 11:13:02 AM|| [http://captamerica.blogspot.com/] 2004-08-06 11:13:02 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 Remember what happened the last time an Iranian tyrant went out of the country for medical treatment?

Posted by Mike 2004-08-06 1:38:53 PM|| 2004-08-06 1:38:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Duh-oh! For some reason, I was reading "Sistani" as "Kahmehni." Never mind. Note to myself: make eye doctor appointment . . . .

Posted by Mike 2004-08-06 1:40:20 PM|| 2004-08-06 1:40:20 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Here's Zayad's take on it from HealingIraq:

"One also can't help but wonder about the timing of Sistani's departure from Najaf to London for treatment. The man is known for his subtle messages, could this be a sign for his tacit approval to finish Sadr and his militia once and for all? The remaining Hawza clerics are highly unlikely to issue a collective statement in the absense of Sistani, even more so when they have been threatened and attacked by Sadr's supporters on many occasions. An aide of Sadr mentioned today on Al-Jazeera that Sistani was forced to leave Najaf and that the medical report of his ischemic heart condition was forged."

Posted by Mercutio 2004-08-06 5:35:06 PM|| 2004-08-06 5:35:06 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Assuming that Sistani's cardiac problems are genuine, while it would be a major PR coup for Britain to heal this renowned cleric, it would be a complete disaster if he dies under the knife in some British hospital.

I'd prefer to think that Sistani is in fine fettle and just getting out of Dodge while ~~Sadr is cacked~~ the fur flies.

Posted by Zenster 2004-08-06 8:54:12 PM|| 2004-08-06 8:54:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 Mercutio - byzantine, but I like it! Might explain Sadr's jumping the gun (or he just tried to take advantage of a temporary power vacuum?)

Posted by Frank G 2004-08-06 9:57:11 PM|| 2004-08-06 9:57:11 PM|| Front Page Top

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