[jmc1969]

No, Baker says we should negotate with Sadr and Iran to disarm the Madhi Army

[mcshot]

All this PC crap has brought me to the feeling of impending doom with those responsible for such blaming it on someone else.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

No, Baker says we should negotate with Sadr and Iran to disarm the Madhi Army.

Right, that'll work. And after Muqtada takes over as the new religious head of non-Kurdish Iraq, Iran's new puppet, Baker will send Scowcroft over to raise a glass.

[CyberAnt]

You are correct. We should have taken the guy out from the beginning. Although they threatened a riot - bit deal. Better to deal with it all at once and be rid of this vermin.

[ARealMothersSonForever]

"RECOMMENDATION 34: The question of the future U.S. force presence must be on the table for discussion as the national reconciliation dialogue takes place. Its inclusion will increase the likelihood of participation by insurgents and militia leaders, and thereby increase the possibilities for success."

It seems that the concept is to require Maliki to have militias outlawed-

"NATIONAL RECONCILIATION
By the end of 2006–early 2007: ➤Approval of the Provincial Election Law and setting an election date ➤Approval of the Petroleum Law ➤Approval of the De-Baathification Law ➤Approval of the Militia Law
By March 2007:
➤A referendum on constitutional amendments (if it is necessary)
By May 2007:
➤Completion of Militia Law implementation ➤Approval of amnesty agreement ➤Completion of reconciliation efforts