"Tuollaf43" wrote in message
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The capture of Saddam Hussein (assuming that he is saddam and not a
double or a plant) is a great morale boost for the US and assorted
allies in Iraq. Wonder what effect, if any, it will have on continued
resistance in Iraq.

Very little. Saddam was not "leading" the resistance in any way, he was
continuously on the run and hide and likely kept his contacts minimal. (in
fact, pretty much nobody is leading Iraqi resistance, which is both curse
and blessing).

Some of the Fedayeen types might get demoralized (but some may get fired
up), but those insurgents who just hate Americans, and possible Al Qaeda
affiliates are not going to get affected in any way.

The real test for the resistance are following 5-6 months, when their
initial stockpiles are running dry, and original cadres are getting
depleted. If it still continues after that, then you could say that
Coalition is indeed in trouble. Of course by then USA is switching authority
to Iraqi and likely in process of bailing out. Good news for USA is that
capture of Saddam removes a symbolic obstacle for changeover.