I think this guy is going to be the new president of Iraq soon

[NNN0LHI]

[EFerrari]

1. If we don't get him killed first. n/t

[magellan]

2. And the dude pictured behind him is taking a much needed drink just at the thought

Is that Sistani in the poster?

[Kelly Rupert]

5. I think so.

[majorjohn]

7. Nope not Sistani

That would be Moqtada's father, the reason Moqtada became popular in the first place.

[magellan]

9. That would make sense

Thanks!

[mike_c]

8. I suspect it's one of the more illustrious al-Sadr clerics....

Possibly Sadeq al-Sadr or Baqir As-Sadr, Muqtada's father and father-in-law, respectively.

[Jokinomx]

3. Yes... I agree

He already is the most powerful man in Iraq and is the reason Maliki postponed his visit with busholini.

[Kelly Rupert]

4. Quite possible.

Personally think that he'd allow Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani to be head of state, and he would be something akin to Ahmedinejad is in Iran.

[majorjohn]

11. Highly doubt

I don't think he likes Sistani very much.

[Kelly Rupert]

15. No, he doesn't.

But Sistani is the most legitimate voice in the country. I think al-Sadr is smart enough to put up with him.

[Erika]

6. He has an army of 40,000 armed followers

per CNN tonight.

[spanone]

10. Another gift to Iraq from Our beloved president.

:sarcasm:

[rurallib]

12. I was hoping W would send Dick in to run things.

I think Iraq is a Cheney kind of environment.
I said long before this thing started that Bush will end of getting us cut off from ALL mideastern oil. Looks like my prediction is still on track.

[roamer65]

13. President of Shi'a Iraq.

Looks like the Saudis are going to control Sunni Iraq.

[spillthebeans]

14. He makes the same gestures as Rumsfeld does nt