[mikegi]

MSNBC's Bob Arnot reported live (and very excitedly) that the Marines have crossed the Tigris river and bypassed Al Kut. They put heavy artillery fire on the Republican Guard nearby last night and are heading for Baghdad. The commanding general said the USMC took Iwo Jima and that Baghdad ain't S.H.I... Very pumped up. Iraqis were friendly and pointed out the Baathists.

[Howlin]

Ollie just reported that the troops he has with has crossed the Tigris, too!

[Dolphy]

Iraqis were friendly and pointed out the Baathists

Very interesting, this sounds more like the scenario the Pentagon had expected.

[sheikdetailfeather]

I heard Bob Arnot and really liked his enthusiasm. The guy in the studio seemed shocked that the Iraqis were so happy the coalition was there. Bob Arnot has a riveting way of reporting his experiences and I think he himself was amazed at how the people were responding.

[Minty]

Thanks for the url to the live feed!