Saddam's trial will NOT be a good thing for Republicans

[geek tragedy]

For each charge that is brought against him, just ask "During which US administration did this take place, what was that administration's policy towards Iraq's human rights violations, and what role, if any, did that administration play in furthering or preventing each specific alleged crime?"

1982 massacre and war with Iran: St. Ronnie Raygun
Anfal Campaign, including gassing of the Kurds: St. Ronnie Raygun and Poppy Bush
Invasion of Kuwait and crushing of Shiite and Kurd rebellions: Poppy Bush

Of course, the "what did they do to prevent each specific alleged crime" is a trick question. Because Ronnie and Poppy never did a damn thing to stop any of the crimes Saddam is charged with.

History is our friend.