Yeah, we hated Saddam... but, on the other hand...

The trial [of Saddam Hussein] -- starting as soon as next month -- may not be great news for the United States. In fact, it may allow the former Iraqi dictator to publicize some obscure but extremely sordid aspects of the US relationship with him and make a very public defense against the validity of the constantly changing reasons for the current Iraq war. The trial could easily backfire and go haywire from the US government's point of view.

The United States has coordinated holding Saddam for over a year and a half with no trial yet. It appears that Iraq wants to start the trial, while we are happy with the delays.

maybe it has something to do with the fact that u.s. support is part of the reason saddam gained and maintained power in the first place... gee, do ya think...?

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