Iraqis have now chosen their President (Jalal Talabani -- a Kurd!), and two Vice-Presidents (a Shiite and a Sunni). Saddam Hussein tuned in from his prison cell to watch the action. This is significant, if for no other reason, because prior to this Iraqi Kurds have mainly played the role of WMD guinea pigs.

Now for the hard part: A Prime Minister. As stated previously on Gnomon, this will most likely be a Mr. Ibrahim al-Jaafari, a Shiite.