[Thermodyne]

It should be remembered that the Iraqi’s are survivors. They have learned over several
generations that to be noticed is not a good thing. And they have been conditioned to obey the
Saddam government without question. Also, we can’t blame them for not embracing America
and it’s troops. Their history is one of conquering despots replacing the despot that was in power. And lets not forget that those lucky enough to be from Saddam’s tribe, have a good
thing going with him in power. Once Saddam is gone, and they see that the US is going to give
them the opportunity to have a government that is by the people and for the people, they will
soften in their hatred of America. Also, once Saddam is gone, the silent survivor majority will
begin to say more. Last time they wagged their jaws at Saddam, they paid dearly. I for one
don’t hold their lack of a warm reception against them. The opposition by the people is actually
very small, the attacks by the paramilitary/people are very few, given the opportunities that the rapid advance to Baghdad has given them.

Note of the day would be the capture of a terrorist training camp, computers and records intact. I’m sure that quite a few terrorist SOB’s will not sleep well for the next few weeks. They will be waiting for the local police to kick the doors in on their homes in the west.