"And indeed, the burden of Cassandra's "gift" is evident in mythology. She predicted the outcome of many disastrous events. In one memorable example, Cassandra announced the dire consequences of the Trojans accepting the infamous Wooden Horse from their Greek opponents. But as Apollo made certain, no one believed Cassandra when she warned her companions about the future. And this, in the end, was to be Cassandra's tragic fate."
The World Tribune provides some detail as to the origins of the Iraqi terrorists now fighting against the coalition. Saddam loyalists lead the insurgency, while Al Qaeda operatives from around Africa are assisting.
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