[samtheman]

There has been more resistance than expected, but I think it can be explained by the presence of Baath elements throughout the society, elements who stand everything to lose when Sadam is gone.

[Kevin Curry]

There has been more resistance than expected

Nonsense. Overall, the war planners planned for and expected more, and better organized, resistance than they have experienced so far.

[Coop]

There has been more resistance than expected

Huh? Less resistance than expected, in my view. Or were you one of those thinking we'd just roll into this country and win in 3-5 days? The Iraqis have made it pretty clear they're not willing to really defend anything except Baghdad. The surrender talks and efforts have unfortunately not accomplished that much, and given the terrorist activities of some cowards supposedly surrendering, future talks and efforts will mean even less. I'm afraid it's gonna get ugly around Baghdad, but I just pray the air campaign decimates their will and effectiveness. And I pray WMD is not deployed.