[Bloody Sam Roberts]

This could go really bad for Zarqawi if the Iraqis realize that he and his merry band of headhunters have the most to gain by causing violence.

Indeed. I'd say Zarqawi has lost the initiative.

[WhistlingPastTheGraveyard]

Indeed. I'd say Zarqawi has lost the initiative.

If his absence since November 20th is any indication, Zarqawi may have lost more than just his initiative.