Actually, if you want to make somewhat more accurate comparisons, Saddam consciously modelled himself after the practices of Josef Stalin to achieve and maintain his power.

The Islamic terrorists whether consciously or un- have a lot in common with Nazi and Hitlerite belief and practise, right down to the internecine strife amongst themselves.

'W' and his 'crew' are to my mind, totally American in approach, just not as advanced to the age as they could be.

And a lot of posters have a lot in common with that great American hero, Charles Lindbergh and his head-in-the-sand approach to national politics.