Mahdi Army Begins Surrendering Arms

Remember, back when the IRA was asked to surrender its arms for the peace agreements, and they proudly refused? Those terrorists wanted to keep the option of killing more innocents if it suited their needs. Well, contrast that with the alleged "miserable failure" of Iraq where Muqtada al-Sadr's army has begun surrendering their weapons! We don't want to make too much of this, it was only a few thousand weapons and the IRaqi army's promise to pay for the weapons has not yet come thru. But still, it is a sign that the Iraqi insurgents are actually willing to consider peace, and want a political solution.

Compare that to the Iraq John Kerry talks about in his speeches and debates. Let's be honest, any job always works hardest just before delivery. With the first elections in January, perhaps it really is just before the dawn of freedom.