In Iraq-A Political Tipping Point
For those of you following the latest action in Iraq, You know that the GoI has been going after the Sadr criminals. This is a first test of the IA, IP and ISF. They did well, with a little help from our air support. They are definitely learning. The following is from Pajammas Media by Mohammed from Iraq The Model. (Same article)
Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki has been presented with a golden opportunity to build on political cohesion and bolster the rule of law by dismantling the Mahdi Army.
I think what encouraged Maliki to push the limits of the conflict to this unprecedented level was the first-of-a-kind success of the Political Council for National Security — an entity that includes the president, PM, and leaders of major parliamentary blocs — to reach consensus on a decision. This entity managed for the first time a week ago to overcome the impotence that had halted its mission since its inception. Evidence of the newfound potency of this entity is that Ayad Allawi, who had refused being part of it for a long time, is now sending delegates to negotiate terms for his membership.
I think that the tipping point has been reached. The Iraqis have intelligent, educated leaders who know we may not be there in a couple years. They read our news feeds and really do fear that the Dems will force our military to abandon them sooner than later.
Lets hope reason rules.
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