Will Bush publicly celebrate Saddam Hussein’s execution?

[Demeter]

http://www.lastchancedemocracycafe.com/?p=742

It now appears likely that Saddam Hussein will be executed sometime very soon. As a death penalty opponent, I abhor all applications of the death penalty. And no, I make no exceptions for alleged war criminals. I also think that killing Hussein is likely to generate more, not less, violence in Iraq.

But none of that is what I want to talk about here. The topic of the day, rather, is whether we think Bush is stupid enough to make a major production out of it when the “big” day comes. The smart move couldn’t be more obvious: Shut the fuck up.

At most, Bush should release a brief written acknowledgement that “justice” has been carried out according to Iraqi law, closing a dark chapter in Iraqi history, and looking forward to Iraq now moving forward as one nation, or some similar BS. But does Bush have that much common sense, let alone that much impulse control?

Personally, I doubt it. My prediction is that he’ll insist on some form of public celebration over Saddam’s execution, spinning it as yet another in the endless procession of turning points in the war. Now, if he does this, he’ll almost certainly end up with egg on his face — again — when the retaliatory attacks come. But, given how starved he is for good news I doubt he can resist.

What do you think?

[Demeter]

1. I Think Bush Is Holding His Breath Until Saddam Is 6 Feet Under

As if he could eliminate all his witnesses and accusers and victims so easily and at taxpayer expense....

[Hoosier Dem]

2. I agree with you...

While I do support the death penalty for war criminals, no matter what side they serve on, I don't think anyione's execution should be any cause for celebration.

The honroable thing would be for (as you said) Bush to issue a brief statement about justic being done for all of the Iraquis murdered by Saddam and his group of thugs.

Unfortunatley, "Bush" and "honorable" will never be mentioned in the same sentence. Look for a prime-time address to the nation and lots of gloating and smirking.


Hmm, maybe they could re-hang that "Mission Accomplished" banner behind him....

[Doctor_J]

3. Maybe they can use the money they allocated for the "victory party"

The Con party actually set aside money in the 2007 budget for a gala celebration of the "Victory in Iraq". Since they won't be needing that, perhaps the money can go toward a big funeral celebration for Saddam

:sarcasm:

[sharp_stick]

4. He's going to do the same thing he did in Texas

for those hundreds he killed there. Hide out in the bathroom with a bottle of lotion and remember it over and over, just like any psychopath.

[ixion]

6. exactly...

typical psychotic behaivor.

[classysassy]

5. Justice

"The wheels of justice grind slowly,but grind they do" When Justice come looking for you shrub,you want be able to hide.