SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: JohnM who wrote (6842)9/5/2003 2:36:53 PM
From: Nadine Carroll  Read Replies (3) of 793772
 
There's a very strong argument out there that it's Saddam's folk rather than Al Q that's responsible for the Najaf bombings

By now, this may be a distinction without a difference, as the various Islamists have been fighting for Saddam for some time - after all, who were Uday's fedayeen, anyway? The MO of the various bombings was Al Qaeda's. It may well be that Ba'ath loyalists have made alliance with Al Qaeda. The arguments as to why Al Qaeda would not bomb a Shi'a holy place were not terribly convincing, esp. considering the Wahabbi track record. It was a good anti-American target of opportunity for both groups, which American sensitivies to Shi'a demands had prevented Americans from guarding.

In hindsight, I bet the real fault of the post-war Iraq situtation is going to be found to be the American wish to avoid violence and be sensitive to local feelings. Anything that makes you lose control, and it doesn't take much apparently, is being overly sensitive.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News