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"In Baghdad, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East said a new security plan was helping to curb violence in the capital. "I believe there is a danger of civil war in Iraq, but only a danger. I think Iraq's far from it," Gen. John P. Abizaid told the AP. "I think that there's been great progress in the security front here recently in Baghdad."

Civil war: Noun, 1. A war between factions or regions of the same country.

Sunni militias fighting Shiite militias; what exactly does he think is happening right now in Iraq?

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Sunni militias fighting Shiite militias; what exactly does he think is happening right now in Iraq?

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It's pretty lopsided in favor of the Shias, so it doesn't really make it much of a civil war.

Many Sunnis have bailed out of Iraq, some are taking a wait and see approach; the rest are fighting because they have no where else to go.

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Sunni militias fighting Shiite militias; what exactly does he think is happening right now in Iraq?

That's not exclusively true. The insurgent factions backed by Iran and Syria are likely (and properly) not considered part of the "Sunni vs. Shia" civil conflict.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

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Hi Gawain

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That's not exclusively true. The insurgent factions backed by Iran and Syria are likely (and properly) not considered part of the "Sunni vs. Shia" civil conflict.

[kallend 2,182]

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Sunni militias fighting Shiite militias; what exactly does he think is happening right now in Iraq?

That's not exclusively true. The insurgent factions backed by Iran and Syria are likely (and properly) not considered part of the "Sunni vs. Shia" civil conflict.

"Civil Conflict" Is that the PC way of saying it?

www.rawstory.com/news/2006/GOP_Sen_Low_grade_civil_war_0319.html

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