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To: CYBERKEN who wrote (391977)4/15/2003 9:46:44 AM
From: JEB  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769670
 
Have you heard how some of the Shia are boycotting the formation of the new government in Iraq? Their statement was that they did not want to be associated with the US sponsorship.

Why?

The Shia are closely aligned to Iran. Iran is in similar shape as is Saudi Arabia. The people are restless. The Shia needs to convince us to leave in a short amount of time without stepping on our toes to take pressure off Iran.

Both Iran and Saudi Arabia are top heavy monarchies. Ok, Iran doesn't call itself a monarchy but lets get real. Their clerics in charge certainly act as a monarchy. If it walks and talks like a duck, ...(fill in the blank).