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Iraq and the return of the Hidden Imam

The Revealer has been doing a section on religion in Iraq. It’s a necessary thing because I think many of the mistakes we are making there relate to the fact that we don’t understand the religious issues at play. Even better news is that I think they are doing a great job, particular on the Muqtada as-Sadr mayhem as witnessed by this recent post.

Say Thank You

Please drop a note to Sen. Boxer and say thanks for this.