Arguably Iraq's most popular Shiite group, followers of radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have packed away their guns and now speak of "political resistance" rather than martyrdom in battle.
Once dismissed as an upstart, the portly al-Sadr has been transformed into a respectable political figure, commanding the loyalty of key lawmakers and several Cabinet ministers.
You know what? Agree or disagree with him, he's telling his followers to put down the guns and I respect him for that. Please, resist us on the political battlefield. Hopefully, this is a signal that things will truly turn around in Iraq.
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