But the insurgents are smarter than that.
By retaliating against Shi'a they
1. Accomplish what they would like to do anyway (eliminate Shi'a Muslims)
2. Risk LESS U.S retaliation by not directly attacking us
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There hasn't been one. if China as you mentioned was so successful, why isn't it still a theology?
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Using that logic there has never been a successful government ever.
There has never been a successful Democacy I guess since Greece is no longer a pure democracy.
Never been a successful Republic since Italy is no longer a Republic.
Point is, Theocracy lasted in China for over 1000 years, which is the longest standing form of government ever, tied essentially with the Byzantines who had a successful Empire for about 1000 years.