We foolishly did not realize Saddam was stupid.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
First of all, Saddam did not win the war, even though he says he did, I mean, you know, that's a joke and everybody in the world knows it.
But figuring out Saddam Hussein was one our greatest mysteries. He marched to his own drummer and frequently as this unfolded he made decisions which were sometimes inexplicable to us and sometimes didn't look very smart.
The mistake that was made was, of course, leaving Saddam in charge of affairs over there.
Stupid is a great force in human affairs.
Our greatest stupidities may be very wise.
George Bush is not stupid. He's evil. OK? There's a huge difference between stupid and evil.
It is now conventional wisdom that Americans do not care why we went to war in Iraq, that it is enough that the world is better off without Saddam Hussein.
Once we destroyed the Saddam regime, we knew there was going to be a civil war.
Saddam Hussein was a horrible man, and I am pleased he is no longer running Iraq. But the war was wrong.
We have no words for speaking of wisdom to the stupid. He who understands the wise is wise already.