More Iraqis tipping off security forces, aiding in fight against insurgents

Another ominous sign for the terrorist insurgent scum buckets.

U.S. and Iraqi officials say they have seen an increase in calls in recent weeks, especially after Iraq's Jan. 30 elections, although there were no overall figures available on how many people have offered information. In a sign the phenomenon is gathering momentum, some Iraqis told The Associated Press that when they called in information, they were told others already had reported the same incident.

The growing willingness of Iraqis to cooperate with officials is perhaps also a testimony to the insurgency's own mistakes, which have cost it the sympathy of some. Many say they simply are tired of violence that has overshadowed their lives or claimed people they love.

It's no longer the end of the beginning, but, rather the beginning of the end. These dirtbags have very few friends anymore and are running out of places to hide.