[FreeReign]

We are unfortunately seeing a major swing from al Qaeda being the principle enemy of Iraq to one where the Shia Militias are dominating the scene of violence.

No. We are fortunately seeing Al Qaeda defeated and we are fortunately now finally seeing the Shiite Militias dealt with.

[Marine_Uncle]

I support your few and can take it as mine. My wording did not express the viewpoint that it is a shame there are so many dopes within the Shia community that are willing to yet follow a few dozen or so anti-Iraqi government persons, who obvious to often fall in line with the Iranian Qod's forces.
I have since day one followed the view that Sadr should have been taken out, and all elements of his army destroyed.
And over the past three years have voice the dire need early on for Sadr City to be totally cordoned off, no one leaves, and no one enters but US and trusted Iraqi forces, as they cleaned the place up.
And that held true for the many strongholds in the TOD area and elsewhere, where the Sadr Mahdi Army have operated as well as the powerful Badr Brigade in it's mostly, southern and south eastern influence.
Maliki said three years back he would deal with the militias and has not to any degree. At least now we see it may finally become resolved.
One hell of a lot of goons must be put into the grave. No other option is on the table that makes sense.