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August 20, 2007
Sadr Pledges To Work With UN
Sadr pledges to work with UN
Herald Sun
Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has pledged to commit his forces and followers to help the United Nations if it replaces American and British troops in Iraq, according to an interview published today.
Speaking to The Independent newspaper from his movement's headquarters in Kufa, south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, Sadr said that he would "support the UN if it comes and replaces the American and British occupiers".
"If the UN comes here to truly help the Iraqi people, they will receive our help in their work. I would ask my followers to support the UN as long as it is here to help us rebuild our country.
"They must not just be another face of the American occupation."
Sadr, who enjoys popular grassroot support among Iraqi Shiites, is a powerful political player in Iraq's embattled government led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
His anti-American views have frequently seen his Mahdi Army militia clashing with US soldiers since the US-led March 2003 invasion to topple Saddam Hussein.
Sadr told the newspaper that the British army's downscaling in Iraq was a sign that it had given up and was defeated, saying:
"They are retreating because of the resistance they have faced. Without that, they would have stayed for much longer, there is no doubt."
He also warned that Britain's involvement in Iraq had endangered its citizens at home: "The British put their soldiers in a dangerous position by sending them here, but they also put the people in their own country in danger.
"They have made enemies among all Muslims and they now face attacks at home because of their war. That was their mistake."
On domestic Iraqi politics, Sadr said that Mr Maliki's days as Iraqi leader were coming to a close.
"Al-Maliki's government will not survive because he has proven that he will not work with important elements of the Iraqi people ... The prime minister is a tool for the Americans and people see that clearly," he said.
"It will probably be the Americans who decide to change him when they realise he has failed. We don't have a democracy here, we have a foreign occupation."
Sadr also denied American claims that he was being armed by Iran.
Wild Thing's comment........
Someone really needs to whack this bastard.
“Al-Maliki’s government will not survive because he has proven that he will not work with important elements of the Iraqi people ... The prime minister is a tool for the Americans and people see that clearly,” Sadr said.
“It will probably be the Americans who decide to change him when they realise he has failed. We don’t have a democracy here, we have a foreign occupation.”
I sure hope he will not be the one to replace Al-Maliki if he steps down, is killed or they remove him.
Posted by Wild Thing at August 20, 2007 12:45 AM
Comments
Cleric Sadist is one ugly camel jockey? The UN = UNNECESSARY! Move this socialist 'Island of Misfit Toys/Diplomats' to Canada or England and make the Twin Tower 16-acre footprints a park since the ashes of 1,000 victims are still there! Some of WE THE PEOPLE will never ever forget...
Posted by: darthcrUSAderworldtour07 at August 20, 2007 03:46 AM
OH sure he will.
Liar.
No one should believe this guy.
Hey, Sadr--your village called--their idiot is missing.
Posted by: Lynn at August 20, 2007 06:07 AM
Al-Sadr has declared moslem terrorist war on Britain. Nothing new here. He should have been taken out when the chance presented itself. Of course, if he is zapped there will likely be another to take his place. I am sure the Shiites have a list of wannabes lined up to seek martyrdom. This will be a long endeavor. The moslem world is not rational.
Posted by: TomR at August 20, 2007 06:27 AM
Geeez...look at that angry face...kind of like "Somebody stole my goat".
Posted by: SSgt Steve at August 20, 2007 07:59 AM
SSgt Steve--
More like "Someone stole my favorite goat!"
Posted by: Rick at August 20, 2007 11:33 AM
What a profile, just think of what a Barret .50 would do for his image and that flat spot betwixt the beads. It's OK though, he's a friend of al-Maliki and get's a PC pass. Is it "a friend of my friend is my friend" or is it "an enemy of my enemy is my friend"? Doesn't matter much when you're a dead American does it? Maybe al-Sadr and Putin can both enjoy a Barby at the ranch with Condi and discuss carving up the Turkey.
Posted by: Jack at August 20, 2007 01:01 PM
With a look like that he can't get it up or
he hasn't gone potty for 6 months...
Posted by: Tincan Sailor at August 20, 2007 10:59 PM
Darth...."The UN = UNNECESSARY!" perfect.
Posted by: Wild Thing at August 20, 2007 11:37 PM
Lynn, haha love it....."your village called--their idiot is missing.".... good one.
Posted by: Wild Thing at August 20, 2007 11:38 PM
Tom, they lie with no conscience, even are taught that about telling lies in their quran. Sick cult/religion and sicko followers.
Posted by: Wild Thing at August 20, 2007 11:40 PM
SSgt Steve, LOL yes their lover their goat. heh heh
Posted by: Wild Thing at August 20, 2007 11:41 PM
Rick giggle bet cha' .
Posted by: Wild Thing at August 20, 2007 11:42 PM
Jack, I love how you got it all in there. Good add with Condi in there too. What a mess with her at the helm. I know her words come from Bush but still.
Posted by: Wild Thing at August 20, 2007 11:46 PM
Tincan Sailor, maybe both, he looks horrible.
Posted by: Wild Thing at August 20, 2007 11:48 PM
