[Matchett-PI]

"Ah yes...a little more psychological warfare music playing in the background while Saddam reads over that agreement."

Here's some more:

STRATFOR: Russia Seeks Regime Change To Prevent Iraq War

"Informed Russian sources told Stratfor on Nov. 7 that Russian intelligence services are working in tandem with pro-Russian Iraqi generals to oust Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, hoping to stave off a U.S. war. Moscow seeks to stage a coup before the end of November, in time to prevent a U.S. attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly does not aim to hijack a U.S. victory over Iraq, but rather fears that a war would have serious economic consequences for his country and hurt its international standing. Sources say Putin likely has discussed the matter with U.S. President George W. Bush.

However, two problems would arise with a preemptive coup attempt.

First, the only Iraqi leaders powerful enough to oust Hussein are his own relatives -- though not his sons -- as these are the only generals trusted to come near the Iraqi president. Bush likely would not agree to a new regime that keeps any Hussein family members in power; if the United States proceeds with its war effort Russia's attempts to hatch a coup will have been for naught."

[Route66]

Yes - This adds yet a little more fuel to the paranoia fire for Saddam. I have wondered all along if the main plan may actually be a coupe that we have been quietly working on for the last year.

The Iraqis will not make a move without them believing we are there to back them up. And now we are. Even if we must mount an invasion, I think many will be amazed at the level of Iraqi support that is quickly brought into play.

There was also an article encouraging his scientists to defect. He is rapidly running out of anyone he can trust. He could keep them all in line as long as they believed they had no alternative, but now - if we can make these people believe we are really going to take Saddam out this time, the collapse could start at any time.