[myprecious]

many Iraqis were still living in fear that eventually he could return to power and take revenge

This is a dangerous mix - freedom from revenge for one sect, desire for revenge for another. Add the Hajj, New Year's celebrations and games, high profile funerals. Dangerous times.

[dfwgator]

It could be an interesting few weeks, but I think after that, the situation in Iraq will stabilize dramatically.