There are some similarities between George W Bush and Saddam Hussein. Both have caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis, they both are fond of torture and neither one was ever elected to their position of power. But even more, this November will be seen as judgement day for both, as the midterm elections will be a referendum on Bush's failed war policy in Iraq, and will also see the verdict in Saddam's trial as well, both occurring within days of each other.Originally, Saddam's verdict was to be announced on October 16, but for some inexplicable reason was moved until November 5. However, Bush's trial that should be is not forthcoming, as Nancy Pelosi has stated that an impeachment trial for Bush would be a waste of time. Not that they couldn't cobble together a conviction for the many various violations he has committed, but by the time a trial was finished, Bush would be out of office (and well on his way to Paraguay)and irrelevant, and besides, then the Democrat in the White House would be liable to be held accountable for (gulp)her actions.
And if you think that the Bush ADDministration wouldn't politicize something like Saddam's verdict, you haven't been paying attention the last six years.A guilty verdict (unless you thought it'd be a different one) on the Sunday immediately before the elections would open up all kinds of corporate media chatter vindicating Bush for bypassing the UN and illegally invading Iraq, just the kind of blather they're hoping the television-watchers will believe. "See, Saddam was a bad guy(as if there was any doubt), so we were right to destroy that country". Plenty of plastic flags will be passed out and a fresh new crop of "Support Our Troops" magnetic ribbons will be purchased to replace the ones that have faded away. Given that October is almost over and Rove's promised "October Surprise" has yet to materialize, I'd bet the farm (if I were a betting man, or had a farm to wager) on this as being what Rove was talking about. Unless, of course, the other rumors were true and Bush is planning on invoking martial law to save his sorry ass.
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I'd say you could bet several farms on that one, Lew.
I'm still thinking about the martial law thing.
The martial law thing is actually terrifying. But Rove said he has "THE Math" and I believe the votes were pre-cast in the Diebold proprietary software.
Unlike his pappy and Saddam, Dubya never worked for the CIA. Hell, you never could get a lick of work outta that boy. Young Karl on the other hand...
November 5, huh? That is an interesting date.
I'm still steamed about Pelosi's statement. I don't think justice is a waste of time.
The verdict date is so obvious that it's laughable. I doubt it will change any minds at this point. As for a trial for bush, it could possibly make him appear to be a victim of the dems and we sure as hell don't need that going into 08. Sure, I would love to see his ass in prison.
...on this as being what Rove was talking about. Unless, of course, the other rumors were true and Bush is planning on invoking martial law to save his sorry ass.
Pretty wimpy 'October Surprise' if you ask me. A guilty verdict is going to raise a collective yawn from the electorate, IMHO.
And Betty, I was steamed as well. She's my representative, and I've already blown off one of her fundraisers over that statement.
yea me 2 peacechick...sounds right up baby bash's alley - martial law
one problem
we are the most armed country in the world...humm
I'm not a betting woman, nor am a farm owner, but I'm willing to wager you a chicken and raise you a goat.
If Saddam is found guilty of murdering Iraqis, when will Bush's trial for murdering Iraqis begin? THAT is what pisses me off about Saddam's trial. Is he guilty? I'm certain he is. But I'm equally certain that Bush is 100% as guilty of murder, also.
Who cares about the verdict in an Iraqi courtroom? I want Saddam extradited to stand trial for the attempted murder of W's daddy!
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