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Iraq cleric Sadr may give Friday sermon in Kufa
Agence France-Presse (excerpt) ^ | May 25, 2007

Posted on 05/25/2007 1:07:03 AM PDT by HAL9000

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BAGHDAD (AFP) - Radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr may end a four month absence from the Iraqi public scene by giving the Friday sermon at his mosque in Kufa, depending on the security situation, supporters said.

"We are looking into whether or not his eminence Moqtada al-Sadr will make his appearance in Kufa, depending on the seriousness of some threats to his security," said Abdel Mahdi al-Muteiri, an official in his Baghdad office.

In Najaf itself, members of Sadr's organisation confirmed that preparations were underway for him to lead prayers in nearby Kufa, but his actual appearance would depend on the situation on the ground.

"I can tell you there are ongoing preparations for him to lead the prayers," said an official, who asked not to be named.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alsadr; iran; iraq; kufa; najaf; sadr

1 posted on 05/25/2007 1:07:04 AM PDT by HAL9000
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To: HAL9000
Radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr may end a four month absence from the Iraqi public scene by giving the Friday sermon at his mosque in Kufa, depending on the security situation, supporters said.

Snipers to Kufa! Quick! Time's a wasting!

2 posted on 05/25/2007 1:12:02 AM PDT by Allegra (Socks.)
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To: Allegra
I'd suggest a Hellfire missile -


3 posted on 05/25/2007 1:14:43 AM PDT by HAL9000 (Get a Mac - The Ultimate FReeping Machine)
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To: HAL9000
Well, it was quiet today.

Just heard that noise.

I really wish those people would find something better to do than going around blowing things up.

4 posted on 05/25/2007 1:18:02 AM PDT by Allegra (Socks.)
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To: Allegra

I’ll check the newswires. Stay safe!


5 posted on 05/25/2007 1:19:38 AM PDT by HAL9000 (Get a Mac - The Ultimate FReeping Machine)
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To: Allegra
Reuters - Insurgents bomb Baghdad bridge - police
6 posted on 05/25/2007 1:20:44 AM PDT by HAL9000 (Get a Mac - The Ultimate FReeping Machine)
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To: HAL9000

I suggest two. Make the rubble bounce.


7 posted on 05/25/2007 1:35:12 AM PDT by FremontLives (The eagle never lost so much time as when he submitted to learn from the crow.)
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To: HAL9000

Tell him to go out for a pass.

Touchdown!


8 posted on 05/25/2007 1:43:16 AM PDT by Rick_Michael (Fred Thompson)
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To: HAL9000

A drone....get a damned drone up for the occasion


9 posted on 05/25/2007 1:46:26 AM PDT by Bogtrotter52 (Reading DU daily so you won't hafta)
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To: FremontLives

“I suggest two. Make the rubble bounce.”

Can we PLEASE send a third to thoroughly salt the ground afterwards? NBo Explosive, just a symbolic load of salt.


10 posted on 05/25/2007 1:48:12 AM PDT by Bogtrotter52 (Reading DU daily so you won't hafta)
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To: HAL9000

GPS coords please...


11 posted on 05/25/2007 1:56:43 AM PDT by WOSG (Stop Illegal Immigration. Call your Senator today. Senate Switchboard at 202-224-3121.))
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To: HAL9000
Thanks. That was probably it - the explosion was not terribly close to where I am.

I frequently find out the sources of explosions on FR before hearing about them from people here on the ground. LOL

12 posted on 05/25/2007 2:00:14 AM PDT by Allegra (Socks.)
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To: HAL9000

At the very least.
I’d suggest a medium yield Nuke which would take out so very many of his followers too.
Regardless he will again be left untouched. Gotta wonder why?
We are fighting a political war, not a war to win and that is B.S.
Can you say Viet-Nam?


13 posted on 05/25/2007 2:28:38 AM PDT by Joe Boucher
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To: HAL9000

His Eminence, Bwahahahahaha.

I have seen better looking drifters sleeping in the park.


14 posted on 05/25/2007 3:06:15 AM PDT by sgtbono2002 (I'm gonna vote for Fred. John Bolton for VP.)
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To: HAL9000
"We are looking into whether or not his eminence Moqtada al-Sadr will make his appearance in Kufa, depending on the seriousness of some threats to his security,

If WE were serious.........His eminence, Would have already had his fat ass splattered all over a wall inside one of these mosque.

His continued breathing is a monument to our lack of seriousness.

15 posted on 05/25/2007 3:12:19 AM PDT by Kakaze (Exterminate Islamofacism and apologize for nothing.....except not doing it sooner!)
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To: Kakaze
His continued breathing is a monument to our lack of seriousness.

Exactly.

Americans will support a war whose aims are explained and defended and which is fought in a manner that will bring victory.

Bush, IMHO, is failing on all three counts and the strategic consequences will be catastrophic if this Bravo Sierra is not turned around.

16 posted on 05/25/2007 8:39:09 AM PDT by Polybius
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