Bush, al-Maliki & al-Sadr: I’m Confused

Posted on October 22, 2006
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This Drima needs a little help here. How can you be friends and claim support for a leader who’s friends with another Shia cleric leader who commands militias killing your own troops? This is really confusing me and I just don’t get it. Help!

PS: While I’ve been busy trying to figure out this one, I’ve also been really busy with studies. My exams are just around the corner. There’s nothing new with Darfur besides more killing. Same old debate of AU troops VS UN troops with no decisive decisions being taken. Anyways, cheers. I might post again later.

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4 Responses to “Bush, al-Maliki & al-Sadr: I’m Confused”

  1. Vigilante on October 22nd, 2006 5:40 pm

    Bush and Blair have ignited their own Darfur in Mesopotania. Why would anyone want their assistance in the Sudan?

    If Iraqis want to have their uncivil free-for-all, let’s freaking get out of their frigging way!

  2. Drima on October 22nd, 2006 6:11 pm

    Sounds like you’re gonna vote Democrat in a few weeks time. I hate to say it but I do get similar thoughts to yours. Those insurgent butchers should be left to slaughter each other and settle things their own “civilized” way.

  3. Bec on October 24th, 2006 4:31 pm

    “How can you be friends and claim support for a leader who’s friends with another Shia cleric leader who commands militias killing your own troops?”

    I think it’s called, “Welcome to the Middle East, Baby!” The US is just a little late in the game, compared to countries like France and Russia. (And maybe not as good a gameplayer.) :)
    Actually, my understanding is that al-Malaki had to rely on al-Sadr’s help to get him where he is and to keep him in power. Pact with the Devil, kind of thing. I believe Malaki’s heart is with a new Westernized Iraq, though, but there will be the devil to pay. And we’re standing there beside him, patting his shoulder saying, “We know you really want what’s best, old chap.”

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