February 24, 2006

Who is Responsible? Zaqueery of Course.

Only one group is so evil to destroy a revered and I must say beautiful mosque this week. Only one little peg legged bastard has any reason to. This mosque I must say was a nice place. If there is one thing that impresses me about Iraq itÂ’s some of the fantastically opulent and beautiful mosques there. It has been a target several times and each time the attacks failed until Wednesday. This heinous act almost resulted in civil war and the danger is not over yet.

Robbins at National Review : The initial retaliatory attacks on Sunni mosques must have pleased Zarqawi; if taking down this site did not start the civil war, nothing would.
So the foreign fighters must have been stunned when Shiite and Sunni leaders rushed out statements saying they knew that the takfiri (i.e., those who accuse other Muslims of being infidels, a code word in this context for the foreign extremists) were behind the attack, and they would not let this act of brutality divide Iraq. In an announcement on his website Shiite leader Ayatollah Ali Sistani blamed “takfiris [who] meant to foment sedition among the Iraqi people, thus fulfilling their malicious goals.”… … Shiite radical Muqtada al-Sadr — remember him? — blamed the attack on the takfiri, Saddam loyalists, and “the occupation.” “We should not attack Sunni mosques,” he said on al Jazeera. “I ordered [his militia the] Al-Mahdi Army to protect the Shiite and Sunni shrines and to show a high sense of responsibility, something they actually did.”
Spoilers indeed
The Australian News : Fearing even that would not compensate for their loss of influence, Sunni extremists, led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's al-Qa'ida in Iraq, have sought to ignite a broader conflict than has been waged in the past 18 months.
Analysts in Jordan believe Iraq is now on the precipice.
"A lot of Sunni Arab politicians have been working hard towards a government of national unity, but there are a number of spoilers in the Sunni community," said the Middle East project director for the International Crisis Group Joost Hiltermann.

Of course it was reported that some of the other Sunni groups have met with Zarqawi just weeks ago seeking common ground. It should now be readily apparent to the rest of the Sunni population that they have been betrayed by Al-Qaeda. This barbaric action designed to create Shia on Sunni Violence has not only cost the Shia a very fine mosque it has cost the Sunni dearly as well. You have to ask yourself was the destruction of this landmark worth the pain it has caused? ItÂ’s obvious the little bastard had no thought of the consequences for you should this attack be carried out. Yes it was Shia that burned and destroyed your property. But it is Al-Qaeda and Zarqawi that is to blame for it. Without the actions of Al-Qaeda the Sunni and Shia mosques would still be standing. The WTC would still be standing and the US would not be in Iraq or Afghanistan. Time and time again the Muslim world suffers under the consequences of terrorists. They cannot be trusted or bargained with. Now is the time for all Muslims Shia and especially Sunni to turn against Al-Qaeda and destroy them as a philosophy and an organization. It is obvious Al-Qeada does not serve Islam Al-Qaeda stains Islam with blood. Is not your reputation and your property part of the assets of Islam? They tear down and destroy both and surely both Lucifer and Zarqawi smile at the destruction as Allah weeps for his children.

Posted by: Howie at 12:17 PM | Comments (14) | Add Comment
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1 Mohammed at Iraq the Model reported yesterday that Sadr's Shia militias attacked Salafist and Wahabi Sunni mosques, but not "ordinary Sunni" ones. I haven't seen that distinction mentioned in the MSM. This suggests that even a murderous jackass like Sadr realizes that al Qaeda is the true enemy.

Posted by: The Dread Pundit Bluto at February 24, 2006 12:39 PM (RHG+K)

2 Does anyone here believes it could of been orchestrated by Iran via the IRG, in order to tie up the allied forces?

Posted by: dave at February 24, 2006 01:26 PM (CcXvt)

3 I read that Dave. Nope did not buy it. It reminded my of the 911/ truth movement (we blew ourselves up). It's fun to think about but not very likely to actually be true. I suppose the Spanish and French and English blew themselves up too and then called UBL Hey cover our ass by claiming this would ya?

Posted by: Howie at February 24, 2006 01:29 PM (D3+20)

4 I'm not sure it could be considered blowing themselves up though? Despite the fact that they fought each other in the Iran-Iraq war, I have not read that Iranian people believe this to be one of the most important Shia Mosque (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong?) For two cultures that continually attempt to make their own country the pinnacle of the Shia faith I would imagine the Mosque is not as much consequence to the Iranian Government as we're lead to believe, not to mention the fact their Government came out blaming the Jews/American alliance for it's destruction (not unexpected)

Posted by: dave at February 24, 2006 02:10 PM (CcXvt)

5 Sorry I can't correct an opinion. Good points no one has had the balls to stand up and claim this one so we are left speculating(as far as I am aware). I lean toward AL-qaeda as I think it's safe to say they have been wanting this target for a long time. Also it fits their goals just oh so right. That being said I'm all for hearing other angles becauase it's possible I'm wrong.

Posted by: Howie at February 24, 2006 02:22 PM (D3+20)

6 Someplace between 120 and 200 mosques in the capitol were attacked. That is a large number.

Posted by: john ryan at February 24, 2006 03:25 PM (TcoRJ)

7 Yeah, it was most likely Zarqoward who was behind the attack on the Shiite mosque.

Posted by: tommy at February 24, 2006 04:03 PM (6nMOD)

8 Then again, maybe it was the New Black Panther Party that attacked the mosque http://michellemalkin.com/archives/004618.htm They are awfully fearsome!

Posted by: tommy at February 24, 2006 04:07 PM (6nMOD)

9 I found a very intersting post this morning over at 24 steps to liberty. He is an Iraqi blogger that says the news being reported in Iraq is very different from what we are hearing here in the US. I have an excerpt and a link to his post here

Posted by: The Ugly American at February 24, 2006 09:23 PM (hS6ZA)

10 It was da JOOOoooooOOOOOoooozzzz what did it, greg sez so!!!

Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at February 25, 2006 07:55 AM (0yYS2)

11 three things are key in this bombing which suggest that it was not AMZ: 1. the timing, 6:45am, after morning prayers; AMZ would have made sure to kill people praying 2. whoever did this let the guards live. AMZ would have no problim killing guards and would have liked to get more victims 3. this bombing hurts the sunni and helps the shia. i know AMZ is on the ropes (praise allah) but he would not do anything which would create such obvious blowback. i was sure it was AQITLOTR, but now, looking at the facts and circumstances, i say it was iran and the rev guard - trying shift power from the govt to the religious leaders and militias

Posted by: dale at February 25, 2006 09:21 AM (z9YTo)

12 Good points dale. For those who think Iran wouldn't desecrate a shia holy site, I would love to hear why.

Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at February 25, 2006 10:48 AM (0yYS2)

13 I think it is also noteworthy that this attack was in the north, not the shia-rich south. It would appear that Iran was trying to throw people of their trail. Additionally, this was the fourth most important mosque from my understanding, not one of the top three. Lastly, the overall timing is weird. Iran is having setbacks with the government in Iraq, the nuclear issue seems to moving backward for them. It would make perfect sense for them to do this as a warning to the US of the trouble they can cause, at will, for the plans of the US to exit. Lastly, there have been NO CALLS for the US to leave despite the repeated threats of civil war. It is weird to me that all this occurring and NO ONE is calling for a US withdrawal. As to why Iran would NOT bomb a mosque, you pose a difficult side to argue for. I think those 5000 religious leaders calling the shots over there would do anything at anytime to try and retain their slipping power.

Posted by: dale at February 25, 2006 11:05 AM (+WIFW)

14 >>>>JOOOoooooOOOOOoooozzzz what did it bwahaha! I love when you do that.

Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at February 25, 2006 06:26 PM (8e/V4)

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