This is a good thing. I hope it leads to a long term peace agreement. Unfortunately the cease fire is scheduled to end right around election time here in the states... could be ugly.

From Mohammed Tawfeeq
CNN

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has extended for six months the cease-fire he imposed last summer on his Mehdi Army militia, al-Sadr's office in Baghdad said Friday.
The official said a letter was distributed to all al-Sadr offices announcing the extension of the suspension, credited by the U.S. military with helping reduce the sectarian violence that has engulfed Baghdad and other hot spots across the country.
The cease-fire is "an important commitment that can broadly contribute to further improvements in security for all Iraqi citizens," said a U.S. military statement delivered by Navy Cmdr. Scott Rye.
"It will also foster a better opportunity for national reconciliation and allow the coalition and Iraqi security forces to focus more intensively on al Qaeda terrorists," the statement said, referring to the predominantly Sunni militant group al Qaeda in Iraq.
The cease-fire was announced in late August after pitched battles in Karbala and other cities between the militia and fighters aligned with its Shiite rival, the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq.
There were questions as to whether al-Sadr would continue his cease-fire.
There had been some anger in the Shiite community over operations by the U.S. and Iraqi militaries, which have been going after Shiite militants who have ignored the call the stand down.
Rogue followers of al-Sadr are thought to be among the recalcitrant militants.
"Those who honor al-Sadr's pledge will be treated with respect and restraint," the U.S. military said. "Those who dishonor the Sadr pledge are regrettably tarnishing both the name and the honor of the movement."

Wonder what's going through the guy's mind.

oh i am sure he has a plan...

Yeah and I bet it's a good one too.

Hasn't got enough weapons stored to launch his 'revolution'. IE: send young blokes to fight while he still close enough to the borders to run.

Originally Posted by the_13th_redneck

Wonder what's going through the guy's mind.

Beats me but I hope its a piece of lead at high speed.

haha good one MontyB