Its no secret, its been going on for weeks. Iraqi government has had several talks, too.
Top brass says nothing has come from it as of yet. I hope we can get them to stop the killing.
In this unique case, I think its ok to negotiate with these lunatics. We can't rebuild and offer hope until things settle down more. IMO
No secret at all, and nothing shameful in it, either. Remember the Fallujah Brigade last year?
This war will be won on the political side of the house, and part of politics means talking to people you despise.
- ThreeTracks