CNN’s headline proclaims, “A dark era is over,” a quote by GWB. Hmm. I’m on dial-up and can’t load the story. It makes for a good headline, but I’m not sure it’s accurate from a political perspective. Sure, Saddam was an evil dictator and commited countless horrors. And, still, there is much work that remains before many Iraqis can sleep peacefully. I don’t think Saddam’s capture is the defining moment of peace in that region. Well, especially since we’re still occupying Iraq. I’m not even interested in turning on the TV to hear the spin.

NY Time’s headline is “U.S. Forces Capture Saddam Hussein; Bush Says ‘A Hopeful Day Has Arrived’”. Hope. Yes, I can have hope.