country as a dictatorship for 35 years, mostly under Mr. Hussein. Tens of thousands of Iraqis died or were persecuted, including Mr. Maliki, a Shiite Muslim, by the Baath Party. It was outlawed after the American invasion in 2003.


As opposed to the 100s of thousands who died in the last short 7 years.

Wow.

Give Bush a few more years and he'll give Stalin a run for his money.

Can't call Godwin!