We interrupt this party to pass along a note on current news.

I've avoided adding to the present hubbub swirling about the execution of Saddam Hussein and intend to continue doing so. Make of it what you will; there are plenty of people clamoring to assist.

But for a somewhat broader perspective on the events of this festive holiday season I recommend you read Glenn Greenwald's discussion, posted today.

An excerpt:

It is truly vile to listen to George Bush anoint himself the Arbiter of Due Process and Human Rights by praising the Iraqis for giving a "fair trial" to Saddam when we are currently holding 14,000 individuals (at least) around the world in our custody -- many of whom we have been holding for years and in the most inhumane conditions imaginable -- who have been desperately, and unsuccessfully, seeking some forum, any forum, in which to prove their innocence. This lawlessly imprisoned group includes journalists, political activists, and entirely innocent people.

All of it is here.