Just got back and to answer the Iraqi leader question......Even now there are individuals and religious leaders coming to the fore. Although they are not the classic leadership, they are filling that role to a lot of Iraqi citizens who would prefer their own people to the Americans. I am not saying they are responsible for this or that they are or will be a part of whatever Iraq is to become, but simply that they are at the present looked upon as some sort of leader by the Iraqis. It's only natural. for those in that position it would be wise not to twist the dragon's tail and work toward a peaceful settlement and establishment of a real leadership to get the Americans out asap.

Spaw