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Originally posted by bilmore
Maybe achieving a peaceful resolution and bringing Sadr into the political process (where he'll lose big-time, as his support is a paper-thin layer of fanatics) is the best thing the new government can do as it attempts to bring civil order to the country, establish legal processes, and gain the support of its citizens who mostly just want some sort of peaceful government that works. I think pulling this off would be a coup for them.
It may not work - hell, it probably won't work - but it's worth trying.
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They've tried 4 times now. Sadr is similar to Araphat. He is not a willing partner in peace, mostly because he knows that if he gives up the violence his own usefulness is gone. Look at what you just posted. It is clear he will have little support in the democratic process. Little support = little power. He is not going to give that up. I think he should be crushed and crushed quickly, preferrably by the Iraqis, so they can move forward.
