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To: jlallen who wrote (144292)	8/27/2004 4:15:22 PM
From: michael97123	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

dont think so. Another fat bearded cleric would rise up to replace him and of course we would have martyrised the son of a bitch. I think the solution worked for all parties. Sistani comes out ahead in a dramatic return. Alawi controlled our actions it is believed. We dont get more bad press in the moslem and arab world. Sadr lives to fight another day or maybe wise up and play a political role with his 2 million person base in bagdad give him a base of support. What GST failed to mention is that though his dad had folks who would die for him, al sadrs group of 3,000 was all he could muster this time around. Settlement keeps this number small for future as well. Just because they live in sadr city, have been poor and like pops doesnt make them thugs or just soldiers. Dont give them a reason to fight and they wont. Sistani is their leader too. mike

To: jlallen who wrote (144292)	8/27/2004 4:39:12 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

I agree that the prospects of him regrouping once again are awful. However, there are specific Islamic doctrines that obligate Muslims to take up arms if a place of prayer is under attack. This is one of the most holy places for Shi'ites to pray and today is a day of congregational prayer. It could have gone much worse. I would rather have Al-Sadr out in the open right now, even though he is bound to attempt a new insurgency. At least we can keep an eye on him, and he has lost momentum that he may never regain.