[Freee-dame]

The following is from today's CNN.com: Notice the use of the words "tucked away" and the "many people say" On December 13, 2003, coalition forces found Hussein tucked away in an underground bunker at a farmhouse near his hometown of Tikrit. His capture was one of the biggest coalition achievements in what many people say has been an ill-fated, mistake-filled expedition.

[maica]

Image and illusion were important tools for Saddam.

When I read Freeper (or CNN) comments that decry his execution, I am reminded of the characters in the HBO show THE WIRE.

The drug bosses look like healthy athletes and prosperous businessmen as they keep their 'employees' in line by regularly killing transgressors or weak links. In the same way, Saddam always presented a business executive and/or military appearance for the cameras.

Very depressing to see that his 'illusions' could even seduce some Freepers.