[Allegra]

This attack was probably done by al-Qaida, and it's likely to cause more trouble for our troops.

Correct. I was here when they bombed this mosque last year. All hell broke loose and our troops and other Americans were at increased risk. We are already on higher alert now because of this and we're hearing some explosions (not that that's all so unusual.)

So far, it doesn't seem to be too crazy in Sadr City, but it took about a day or so for that place to come unraveled last time this happened.

I suppose whether this is a good or bad thing depends on one's point of perspective.

[Mr_Tiki]

Hi Allegra, This is shocking. I don't know what would happen in the coming days. I am sure Mookie will try to capitalize on this telling his ignorant followers that only he could protect them, etc. He has already made a speech in which he blamed the Americans for this, as usual.

I just saw this on the BBC website: The picture on the left is for the mosque before the previous bombing, while the one on the right is after the recent bombing. All that is left standing is the clock tower! Its such a shame, because this building is so rich in history dating back to the 12th century.