[RobbyS]

The Shittes had been understand that if they don't want to wait until they gain power by democratic processes we will cut a deal with other Shittes, the ones in Iran.

[Bombard]

Not sure what to make of this article. All this is old news and does not reflect the good interactions between US Marine and allied troops with local Shia. For the first time in years people in the towns and villages of Shia Iraq are getting much needed improvements in their local infrastructure. All this in Karballa and Nafja is power plays between religious leaders. When all is said and done the Shia leadership knows that lying low and working with US will get them all they want.