Bomb hits Imam Ali Mosque in Iraq

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

Just heard on NPR that the Imam Ali mosque in Iraq (didn't get name of city) was bombed during Friday prayers. Many wounded seen, don't know if anyone is dead. Scene is chaotic according to newsman on scene, with burning police cars and people streaming from mosque.

[FlashHarry]

1. Up to 17 Are Reported Killed in Explosion at Iraq Mosque

NY Times story here.

[FlashHarry]

2. Now, why would 'they' hit a mosque?

Is this some weird psy-ops thing on the part of either the Saddamists or--dare I say--US special ops?

[papau]

4. Hakim - whose car was bombed - family chosen by US for Governing Council

Being chosen by the US and agreeing to help does not help odds of having a long life.

[Jacobin]

5. Keep in mind that the muslims are not monolithic

There are factions who are warring to be head ayatollah. Saddam's repression kept them from killing each other.

This is the beginning of the civil war in Iraq most people against the invasion predicted.

Enter chaos, stage right.

[Zero Gravitas]

6. militant vs. "moderate" Imans

are struggling for control. The moderates want to give the occupiers some more time to get things under control, the militants want an Islamic State.

This is the start of the Iraqi Civil War brought to you courtesy of Our Great Leader George W. Bush*.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

3. Related thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=88413

Bush policy continues to stir the hornet's nest.