This is a very interesting analysis I hadn't quite put together on my own, and I feel a little dumb for it. :) So, in essence, a Shiite alliance encompassing Iraq, Iran and Syria is a sufficiently real possibility that Chalabi thinks they're a better horse to back (or a stronger fish to, leechlike, attach himself to) than the Coalition? Can't fault his reasoning there, I suppose. I'd be shitting myself too if I was Israel and I watched this coming about. I've felt for some time now that Israel had both walked and been pushed into a downward spiral that could only end in its destruction; this looks like the pieces falling together. Who knows what could happen, especially if the Shiite bloc acquires nuclear weapons. Nice job bringing peace and democracy to the Middle East, guys!