Mr. Sadr firebrand cleric who got his ass kicked back to the stone age....has decided it is time to stop pi$$ing in the sandbox and wants to play with the other children.
I think the correct word is "UNCLE"!
However, I see it as a tactical move and now he's hoping to run in elections and get into the new govt, with Sistani playing the good cop.
However, Allawi, who I think is a godsend, may be tougher with him than anticipated.
indeed. that's one thing about these "radical clerics" - they preach jihad, death, martyrdom - but sure as sh*t, these guys want to remain alive themselves.