"I think we've reached the point that as more Iraqi forces take charge, the locals will begin to see the forces as their people and turn on the terrorists even more. "
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Yes, indeed, even the Sunnis, who were allied with Al Qaeda are starting to get fed up with them.
(Iraq) Insurgents fight back against al-Qaeda's foreign zealots
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1558336/posts
The local people in Iraq have to take an active role in combatting the terrorists. When they see them sneaking down an alley to set up an ambush, the people of Iraq need to pull out their AK's and fire on them. Only then will the terrorists be truly defeated.