The MSM should be flattered. We should be disgusted.
The rationale for moving the case to U.S. Courts is primarily driven by the media coverage that will result.
The defense counsel wants to try this case in the mainstream media -- putting the press in the jury box. And, given a jury that viscerally hates George W. Bush, what verdict are they likely to render for Saddam Hussein?
Agreed. And, if he a jury of Lefties, he'd probably be paid reparations.