There they go again- Republicans overtly manipulating international events to impact their chances in the mid-term elections.

We need to call them on their crap and make sure that Americans know that no verdict can change the fact that George W. Bush and this Republican Congress have failed to lead and therefore need to go.

All Americans must work to make Bush and his political operatives know that we’re calling them on this and we are watching.

From the WaPo:

A court trying Saddam Hussein for killing Shi’ites in the 1980s could deliver its verdict on November 5, officials said.

The U.S.-backed court was due to announce on Monday a final date for verdicts on the ousted Iraqi leader and seven of his former top lieutenants for crimes against humanity, a charge which carries a maximum penalty of death by hanging.

However, the court said it needed more time to review testimony. Court spokesman Raed Juhi said the Iraqi High Tribunal would reconvene on November 5 although it was not clear if a verdict would be announced then.

Let’s see how this plays out…