The rise of the JAM

Herschel Smith discusses the rise of the Jaish al Mahdi in Iraq, while Matt Sanchez posts video of his “ambush” by friendly kids in Sadr City. Smith writes:

Unless and until U.S. forces take down Sadr, there will be no peace or security in Iraq. Taking down Sadr will not finish the job, however. The balance of the Shi

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