There is so much here that I do not know. It's very slick. However, I wonder at the extent to which the article emphasizes Sadr's change of heart while helping him further his personal goal of a "new image" (re: title of the piece). Is this piece an eye-opener for those who want a better understanding of the religiosity of the conflict, or is it pimping a thug?

Ms. Huffington offers plenty of links to justify her editorial opinion. I'm not a great big fan of Arianna Huffington, but this pretty much covers McCain's stance on abortion. What's Obama's stance? Wish we could have heard some of that...