That lottery is about to pay off......big. There has been a tipping point in the Zarqawi saga.... we just don't know who it was that they picked up......that is leading us to all these folks......someone high up in the Zarqawi is squealing like a pig.
Here's one analysis of what the current situation that shows some optimism:
http://www.strategypage.com//fyeo/qndguide/default.asp?target=IRAQ.HTM
I hope this is reasonably accurate.