According to the LA Times “U.S. diplomats and military officers have been in
talks with members of the armed movement loyal to Muqtada Sadr, a sharp reversal
of policy and a grudging recognition that the radical Shiite cleric holds a
dominant position in much of Baghdad and other parts of Iraq.The secret dialogue
has been going on since at least early 2006, but appeared to yield a tangible
result only in the last week -- with relative calm in an area of west Baghdad
that has been among the capital's most dangerous sections.”
Critics of the war have proclaimed that we should not have worked with the Sunnis. When it is a success they first claim that it wasn't because of American help, then claim that Iraq is still in chaos because of the Shia fighting each other. Could this be a move by the Armed forces to work with the Shia parties to bring that conflict under control too. I think that if we proceed, they will argue that we shouldn't work with the Shia. Then if it works they will claim that it wasn't because of American efforts. The reason that this war is dividing the nation is that the language that is being used by both sides allows no room for communication or middle ground.
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