There is no mention or questions about the long ago mentioned contacts with Iraqi command. Recently these contacts are described as ongoing military to military contact. Last night a general surrendered in Baghdad. There are several other ranking officers in custody.
Special forces got to these guys months ago and plied them with money and promises. They have been nervously and anxiously awaiting the chance to become part of the New Iraq.
Our most effective weapons system may be ordinary US$.
Crass capitalists (them and us). (/sarc)