I can't answer your questions. I don't know why he didn't see the writing on the wall and flee to another country. But thank God he is captured. The U.S. will let him live long enough to get a trial, and the Iraquis will most likely sentence him to death. I hope that it is a merciful death and I think we will insist on that. For the sake of the world, and particularly for the sake of those he tortured, he needs to make his peace with his creator, and leave this world. I think the simple answer is that he is insane, and a sane person, even one who wanted a palatial lifestyle, would have done as you said and built the roads, schools etc....in addition to all his palaces.

What I don't get is the total lack of comment about this event..it is truly monumental...I have not heard one person in real life even mention it..although look at what it means to 25 million people..some of whom undoubtedly share his desire to enslave and abuse others...but they are a very small minority I am sure. Why are we not rejoicing? I am baffled. Go to the drudge report and read Andrew Sullivan and Peggy Noonan...mg