[BOBTHENAILER]

That may have some success, but I think we will need to wipe out radical mullahs who preach death to infidels. They are the engine of terror, they need to be eliminated.

Agreed. News just out that 14 arrests make near Tikrit. 9-10 have been identified as Saddam's personal security guards. Also arrested elsewhere was the ruling Baathist, thought to be directing many attacks against our troops. Top nuclear scientist arrested near Baghdad.

One General was quoted as saying the noose is tightening on Saddam.

Somewhat along the lines of this article, I think a combination of documents captured and interrogation of Fedayeen, Baathists, Mukhabarat, etc., has been paying dividends. Numerous arms also taken including Roland surface to air missiles (French).

[Travis McGee]

The tempo is speeding up, the trend is now in our favor. Psychology is all in this new Iraqi period, the two sons' deaths were a huge body blow to Baathist holdouts. Now the tips will really pour in.