[Diddle E. Squat]

3rd army 7th calvary now stopped in s. central Iraq, some fields of green, with rain and mud. Expect that an Iraqi detachment of unknown size lays ahead, hence the temporary stop and battle-ready stance.

[Diddle E. Squat]

CNN reporter talking about many peasants waving scarves and white flags. Reinforcing the liberation theme. Judas Woodruff just reached for another valium...