"Revolution" declared in Iraq by al-Sadr

[Drift3r]

Originally posted by: syzygy
oh, they should just crush that cockroach. they should have done so early
on. sistani is the prime marja. his word is first and last on all things shia.

Sistani is old and more then likely will kick the bucket soon leaving a power vacum.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=540&e=1&u=/ap/20040806/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraqi_cleric

Also many people did not like the fact that he stood by and as Sadr's father was killed by Saddam and did nothing in return. Many Shiite view that as a black spot on his name. Sadr's father and himself had both openly opposed Saddam.

 

[MoFunk]

Originally posted by: Drift3r
Sadr's father was killed by Saddam

Shhhhhh........ remember, Saddam is the good guy now, didn't you get the memo? 😉 😛

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: MoFunk

Originally posted by: Drift3r
Sadr's father was killed by Saddam

Shhhhhh........ remember, Saddam is the good guy now, didn't you get the memo? 😉 😛

Hannity is that you?