Newshound – BGG …some actual perspective might be in order for today. Iraq has just undergone a major electoral shift during these last early elections. It has trended towards a much more reformist, “for the people” agenda. The margins are very, very close. Some of the old guard in Parliament is holding on for dear life. It appears currently they [old guard] have just enough support to temporarily block the formation of this reformist government. I do not expect these obstructionist margins to sustain. They [Sadr and the reformist] will get this done… and isn’t that what everyone wants?
Long term reforms in Iraq?