This is very interesting:
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"Iraq's firebrand Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr was locked in a tense standoff with US-led coalition troops Tuesday as several attempts to mediate an end to the escalating violence proved inconclusive, Shiite sources said.
The mediation efforts were launched a few days ahead of ceremonies scheduled for Friday in the holy city of Karabala to mark the 40th day after the commemoration of the death of imam Hussein, who is revered by Shiite Muslims."
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Given Bush's spokespeople have called him a terrorist, does this mean the White House is now negotiating with evil-doers? However, Sadr has pledged to fight to the death.
If Kerry suggested Bush should seek negotiations with Sadr, what do you think conservatives would say?