Kurds and whey

The New York Times reported today that Saddam Hussein's trial has resumed without his presence. Why? Because the arrogant bastard simply refused to show up. The implication here is that Hussein doesn't have to show up if he doesn't want to. He's been trying to reassert his power and so-called authority over the court since his trial began, and it's beginning to wear on my nerves.

Let me ask the obvious question, the one the Times didn't even come close to addressing: Why in the hell is he ALLOWED to do this? How can he simply CHOOSE to not show up? He's on trial for the murder of 140 people! To my understanding, it's not just up to the defendant whether he wants to be arrested for such a crime, or if he wants to stand trial, or if he wants to attend! WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON?

Here's the story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/01/international/middleeast/01cnd-iraq.html

Hell, we invaded his country for no ascertainable reason. Why stop there? Why not just put a bullet in the guy's head and be done with it?

today I feel like a fried egg sandwich, extra mustard. here's to the king.