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Originally posted by CDSmith
The shiites are fighting the coalition? I hadn't heard that. What I HAVE heard on various networks is that they have been quite hesitant to help fight the Iraqis due to the fact that back in '91 we encouraged them to fight saddam but did fuck all to help them finish what we started. Instead we bailed and left them to face Saddam's wrath, which was quite harsh to say the least.
No one said it would be easy. I hazard a guess that those in the decision-making positions (Bush et al) are well aware of the various factions and how best to go about settling the country.... which brings us back to what you said earlier... "we'll soon see".
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Basra is a major Shiite and Sunni city. I seriously doubt the people that want to see Saddam dead are just sitting their with their hands in their laps.
I will find the source if I can.
All I have heard on the news is they are not quite sure they know who they are shooting at half the damn time. Its not like Iraqi regulars are rushing out to greet them with uniforms on.