[Torie]

I doubt if Saddam wants to go into exile; he probably would prefer to leave with a bang. The upside of this proposal is that it does increase the chances for a coup.

[marajade]

"The upside of this proposal is that it does increase the chances for a coup."

Did you watch the History Channel tonight? Apparently, in 1995 the CIA had a plan to do just that and Clinton nixed it... and then threatened the CIA team leader with criminal charges? Unbelievable...