Al-Maliki faces revolt within his government (VP wants Maliki’s government gone)

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http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2006/12/01/news/national/doc4570372420a9b404754204.txt

Al-Maliki faces revolt within his government
Associated Press Writer

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki faced a widening revolt within his divided government as two senior Sunni politicians joined prominent Shiite lawmakers and Cabinet members in criticizing his policies.

Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi said he wanted to see al-Maliki’s government gone and another “understanding” for a new coalition put in place with guarantees that ensure collective decision making.

“There is a clear deterioration in security and everything is moving in the wrong direction,” the Sunni leader told the Associated Press. “This situation must be redressed as soon as possible. If they continue, the country will plunge into civil war.”

Al-Maliki’s No. 2, Deputy Prime Minister Salam Zikam Ali al-Zubaie, also a Sunni, argued that the president’s government failed to curb the spread of sectarian politics.

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1. "HE'S OUR MAN IN BAGHDAD", shouted the AWOL CHIMPANZEE

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2. Bush and his "heck of job" curse...

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3. Yes "Brownie's doing a heck of a Job" GOT HIS

LOL

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6. Which of course means he's headed for the scrap heap.

Next will come a rummy-style endorsement that al-Maliki is absolutely gonna be around til the end of bush's term. Maybe in the proverbial "...next six months."

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4. Uh, if that isn't civil war, what is? nt

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5. but but but Fox news told me it isn't

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