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I believe that ComCentCom has realized that outfits like the Fedayeen Saddam and the Ba'athist party militia need uncompromising and ruthless action taken against them.

Just saw an interesting report on MSNBC from Mike Taibbi (I think?) on the Iraq/Jordan border saying they've been waiting for refugees that have not come from Iraq.

However, he reported that "hundreds" of Iraqis who have been hanging out in Jordan are returning to Iraq to "join the resistance" against the U.S. and Coalition forces. He noted they are hearing reports of cities that have not been secured, such as Basra, and they intend to go help out the Fedayeen, per this reporter. He even helpfully showed video of these guys in a restaurant with a tv on showing war coverage and then they took off, ostensibly to fight for Saddam.

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However, he reported that "hundreds" of Iraqis who have been hanging out in Jordan are returning to Iraq to "join the resistance" against the U.S. and Coalition forces. He noted they are hearing reports of cities that have not been secured, such as Basra, and they intend to go help out the Fedayeen, per this reporter. He even helpfully showed video of these guys in a restaurant with a tv on showing war coverage and then they took off, ostensibly to fight for Saddam.

A lot of this big talk will end when the Republican Guard formations are hammered by V Corps. Once the Iraqis understand who the Big Dog is, and are resolutely hammered into submission, they will act accordingly.

Right now, Iraqi spokesmen are having a field day. However, in a short period of time, the facts will make themselves felt.

Be Seeing You,

Chris