I got an interesting question today on my blurb about Saddam's torture accussations. I was going to respond in comments, but I think it is worth a post.

Don said:

Interesting in what way, Dave? The reactions of the left and right blogosphere, or the effect Saddam's claims have on his trial?

For my part, I'm really looking forward to reading diatribes on:

(L) Since there was Abu Ghraib, this is entirely believable - no, almost certainly true...

and

(R) This is utter bullshit, and doesn't even bear looking into.

In the real world, of course, it certainly warrants a visit from a Doctor and a review of the access logs for Saddam's quarters - with a hefty dose of salt (it's Saddam, after all). Whether or not any of the high traffic blogs on the left or right take that tack remains to be seen.

My Answer:

Interesting in it's political implications. I don't believe that Saddam was tortured. But... he has put the message out there, seeding doubt in the minds of those who believe that the American invasion was illegal (Especially the Muslim World and some Europeans). He is experiencing his greatest fantasy right now, the whole prayer bit, the Anti American Diatribes, the torture accussations, the questioning of the reasons for war. I would say at this moment that Saddam is getting just what he wanted, a stage... A world stage, to promote his case against the American invasion.

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Posted by: Don at December 23, 2005 06:04 PM