Look how fast Romanians turned on Ceausescu...the second they knew they could get away with it, they marched that confused old dictator outside and capped him like a cheap wine.

And as nasty as he was, he was no Saddam, I don't think. Given the chance, I'd bet the Iraqis would slice-n-dice him in record time.

Based on the article that I -- and Tom :-) -- posted links to yesterday, even Saddam himself seems to know that if he fell into the wrong hands, there'd quickly be nothing left but bones.

Is he too proud to do any of the things that might save--or at least extend--his life (like trying to melt back into the Arab street from which he came)? Will he try to negotiate safe haven in another country? Is there anyone who would take him in?