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"I suspect, but obviously don't know, that the degree of resistance might be indicating that "liberation" isn't in the cards."


And I suspect, but obviously don't know, that if you were an average Iraqi you'd be resisting too if Saddam's Fedayeen were threatening to behead your mother or sister in front of your house if you didn't. Alternatively, they might just announce that they have come to your village to execute all able-bodied males who refuse to take up arms to resist the invaders.