Isn't it interesting that Abdel-Aziz Hakim is using the death of his good brother as a soapbox for the anti-American, theocratic ambitions neither one was very good at keeping a lid on:

"The occupation force is primarily responsible for the pure blood that was spilled in holy Najaf, the blood of al-Hakim and the faithful group that was present near the mosque," Abdel-Aziz al-Hakim said in his eulogy.

"Iraq must not remain occupied and the occupation must leave so that we can build Iraq as God wants us to do," he added.

Emphasis mine. Considering Najaf wanted no part of Allied security, which is already quite well known, it's obvious that CPA's outreach to every Iraqi leader, loons included, is detrimental. Abdel-Aziz ought to be thrown out of the Ruling Council first thing tomorrow morning. Whatever anger from the "Shiite street" the Allies risk by drop-kicking this dissembler is more than made up for by the stability and authenticity the nascent Iraqi government would gain.

Paul Bremer's been doing well playing nice; but he's going to need to practice playing hardball, and soon.