First we vote, then we kick you out by Pepe Escobar

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January 30, 2005, the day slated for Iraqi elections to be held, could be the thunder and lightning announcing the start of the Iraqi Civil War. Or, as many Iraqis convey in their prayers to Allah, it could lead to an elected Shi'ite-dominated government - but Iraqi nationalist nevertheless - convincing moderate Sunnis that their political commitment to the end of the occupation is more effective than a guerrilla strategy.