And, weren't those charges trumped up a while back? Erm... I mean
allegedly trumped up? [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]
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He has a following of approximately 1,000,000 supporters (10-15%) of the Shi'ite population and around 3,000 hardcore militiamen to back him up. In broader terms, although rightly described as marginal, those figures still represent a powerful group and voice.
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Well, if this thread is accurate, and only the larger Shiites revolt, these numbers will dwindle quickly. [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]
Ooops, two smarmy smilies in one post. Whatever came over me?