Post for March 29th: Not a Surprise

Re: Religious Parties Now Key to Iraq Rule by: Margaret Coker

Though the people are more interested in basic social services the government is still largely swayed by the religious alliances of its members. The government structure is still he who as the right connections has the power, or so to speak. I did not feel this was a particularly earth shattering article, it makes a good deal of sense that Iraq’s government is subject to the suasion of religious parties when religion is such a heated issue throughout that area. While many of the religious factions are saying they will not lend support to the current Prime Minster Nouri al-Maliki and are leaning more toward Mr. Allawi’s campaign. While the people don’t want to focus on issues centered on religion the bloc is encouraging only those candidates who are against secularization. Personally, I think it is possible to have too much religion and a break from such a heady drink maybe so be suggested to those in power in the Middle East.