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To: Brumar89 who wrote (140064)	7/12/2004 10:33:24 PM
From: Sun Tzu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

> Is Sadr just a fellow who wants to play in the political game? He doesn't want to be just a player; he wants to be the player. You have to understand that while other Ayatulahs took refuge from Saddam in London and Iran or stayed quiet during his rule, Sadr's father and brother stood up against Saddam to death. Sadr himself continued their fight and went underground in poorest and most hostile environments in Iraq. As far as he is concerned, all the other guys are bunch of pansies who do not deserve to return to Iraq. > Or do you think he's a thug who had a hand in having an ayatollah killed? I think he is a ruthless leader who is not beyond ordering political asasination. I find it likely that he was involved in at least two high profile murders, but that is just my guess. There are equal reasons to believe Saudi fundamentalists (are there other kinds?) were behind those murders. > And is it really your opinion that the rebellion he launched in April was just an attention-getting ploy and not a real attempt to actually gain power? Your question shows your misconceptions about him and the situation in Iraq. Yes it was an attempt to gain power and not just news headlines...and yes he gained sufficient power to keep him satisfied for now and allow him to plot for bigger power plays. ST