Allawi gathers allies to fight Iraq election

[sabra]

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L1869636.htm

Allawi gathers allies to fight Iraq election


BAGHDAD, Oct 18 (Reuters) - The result of the constitutional referendum is not yet in but former Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is already rounding up allies to fight the next bout in Iraq's reshaped politics -- a parliamentary election in December.

Politicians and analysts say Allawi, a secular former exile who worked with British and U.S. intelligence to unseat Saddam Hussein, is trying to stitch together a broad alliance in a bid to oust the interim government led by Islamist fellow-Shi'ites.

"Allawi is trying to put everybody together to face the government," said political analyst Wamidh Nadhmi.

"People are already annoyed with the government because of its sectarian structure and because it failed to provide electricity, water and unemployment. Its problems are many."

[soulcore]

1. so what'll it be fellas?

civil war or coup de ta'?

[Dhalgren]

2. Well...let's see....

Give me a large civil war...and a side order of small coup de ta'...and a sweet tea. Thanks

[second edition]

5. Two elections and they already know how to cheat like Repubs.

Rove must have given them some pointers.

[ugarte]

3. Remember, it's not who votes, but who counts the votes

Whoever controls the machinery wins.

[Skink]

4. Had a little taste of Diebold did they.

[LynnTheDem]

6. So former terrorist Allawi...how's that "Iraq WMD within 45 minutes"

coming along? Bit of an oops with that lie, huh.