[Baklava]

I suspect most of his supporters are no longer supporters. I'm also beginning to suspect that a good bit of the trouble going on in Iraq is being caused by Al Quaida that came in from outside the country. Do you remember while the war was going on, there were reports of Islamic extremists from all over the world rushing to Iraq to "defend Islam" or some such thing? I think they're still there.

[Cindy]

re post no. 6. I agree with you regarding Al Qaeda. And now, a link of interest...

ISLAM ONLINE.net - Fatwa Application: "ASK THE SCHOLAR" - Question: "SHOULD IRAQIS FIGHT THE INTERNATIONAL FORCES IN IRAQ?" (ARTICLE SNIPPETS: "Scholars agree that it is an individual obligation to use all possible means to defend the homeland against invasion. This means that not only men have to fight, but also excused people, such as women and the old, must participate." ... "Exegetes of the Qur'an explain this verse to mean that disbelievers must never rule over the believers. So the Muslims are entitled to resist invasion by all possible means to defend themselves and their lands. This is one of the urgent cases of jihad in which fighting becomes an individual obligation on all people in the country, men, women, old people and children.") (July 30, 2003) (Read More...)

[Dog]

I agree. Saddam just admitted his support is shrinking and is becoming shrill..