[Polybius]

-- A senior U.S. Marine commander said Monday that insurgents loyal to militant leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi had taken over at least five key western Iraqi towns on the border with Syria and were forcing local residents to flee.

That is fantastic news.

(Town + Jihadis) - Civilians = Free Fire Zone

[rip033]

Great Opportunity. AQ is stupid if they are trying to organize into large formations and garrisons. This is what the US Military does best. Destroy large enemy formations at will with minimum loss. Air power and arty can do the house cleaning.