[Straight Vermonter]

I'm sitting here thinking about the "big picture" and how this effects it.

Now that AMZ is dead and much of his senior leadership with him we can assume that their ability to recruit and raise money will be diminished.

More importantly, I think, is that there will now be a large power vacuum at the top. It is possible that there could be some serious infighting for control of the organization. Furthermore, some of the terrorists will likely reassess their career choices and go home.

[Cindy]

Thanks Straight Vermonter for sharing your thoughts.

OPINION-SPECULATION: Someone will take his place.

The AQ in Iraq support system is seriously weakened, though.
That's the good news.

[Just A Nobody]

their ability to recruit and raise money will be diminished.

Murtha has stepped in to help them with their recruiting problems.