I totally agree.

Al Sadr has far more to offer the Iraqi people than the U.S. and it was my understanding that al Sadr has always opposed the presence of U.S. troops. What that means in terms of relations with their Arab neighbors is anybody's guess. I don't imagine Syria will be overjoyed. I see absolutely no positive role for the U.S. at this time. The choice to target al Sadr city instead of Sunni and/or al Quaeda insurgents was an incredibly stupid move.