I totally agree with you, Christine, but it’s not that simple in Iraq now. I am not complaining here but just to state that the situation is not the pink image pictured by Fadhil brothers at all.
Unfortunately; the “group” has become several ones with the same “old attitudes”. Their ideology is now being taught in schools of south Iraq just like the Baath Party did before. An Iraqi must be a member of one of these potent parties to get a job and the list is long.
I read your blog, though I disagree with you about Islam as a religion, but I agree with you about extreme Muslims and they are many in power now in Iraq. Some backed up by Mullahs of Iran and others by Saudi Arabia. It’s official for example to have a Sunni and Shiite judge in one court.
It took us three decades under Saddam regime and with a help from the US he was removed…Think about it now with tens Saddam-like leaders and the US with them!!!!
In order to stay in the subject, I want to tell American readers especially republicans and repeat what I said before it’s not about battles in Iraq anymore. Corruption, extremism, sectarianism and disagreements between the Iraqi politicians are more dangerous.
And for Fadhil brothers, when I recall your first year of blogging and analysis, it was convincing but it’s not anymore. You ended that year with The First Candle but this year the anniversary passed even unnoticed by your blog, though it was expected and typical ITM,. I advise them to enjoy their life in the US and stop blogging and thoughtful analysis.
