[jpsb]

"there has to be something else going on here - this couldn't have fallen apart within 24 hours."

Well, sure it could, the general in question probably hear on the Sunday talk shows how he was going to get the boot, so what the heck, may as well switch sides since Fallujah belongs to the resistance anyway. I imagine his looking for a way to get fired and make himself look good at the same time. Perfectly understandable. But then again this report could be BS. Whatever get ready for lots and lots of double crossing.

[oceanview]

fire him? we could assasinate General Saleh in about 15 seconds, he can't possibly think he could pull this off.

[ChinaThreat]

Double crossing. Yes you are correct. This is the axis of Arab and Persian culture. The root of their diplomacy. Honesty in neither respected or honored in these decrepit cultures. You have hit the mark my friend.