Al-Qaeda in Iraq calls for Unity. Fat Chance.

According to The Australian, Al-Qaeda in Iraq is forming a coalition of sorts. It wants to pull all terrorists organizations in Iraq under one umbrella. It is asking for all Muslims to come to Iraq to fight.

"The council also calls on Muslims in Iraq and across the world to join the jihad in Iraq to fight for the victory of religion and to defend the oppressed," and to overthrow the "crusaders and their rejectionist (Shiite) and secularist followers who have seized Baghdad."

I find this interesting to say the least. After almost three years of insurgency, Al-Qaeda in Iraq wants to unite the insurgents. I thought Al-Qaeda in Iraq was already an umbrella organization.

Why now is Al-Qaeda in Iraq posting statements on the internet for unity? It would seem to me that the support the insurgency once enjoyed in Iraq is no longer. This is especially highlighted by the fact that several Sunni insurgency groups are now fighting Al-Qaeda in Iraq directly.

Al-Qaeda in Iraq is on its last leg. Tips are coming in daily, growing exponentially, and Al-Zarqawi's days are numbered. Sunnis have decided to be part of the political process since they see a future in the new democracy. They may not like their minority status, but they are now participating in the democracy.