[Stavka2]

Especially when you throw in the American lack of patients and demand for quick results, there will be a lot more pressure on the generals to do something and do it quick. Aka: take Baghdad by force.

[Tallguy]

Especially when you throw in the American lack of patients and demand for quick results...

You've put your finger squarely on the problem. Saddam realizes that "Time" is his ally, not ours. He's hoping that we'll do something rash.