The Saddam verdict is due any time now…

Saddam faces hanging after Baghdad verdict – Sunday Times – Times Online Saddam faces hanging after Baghdad verdict Marie Colvin, Baghdad Baghdad weblog: Saddam trial verdict SUPPORTERS of Saddam Hussein have warned of a “firestorm” of violence if he is found guilty of crimes against humanity today and sentenced to death. Iraqi officials ordered the closure of Baghdad’s international airport in a massive security clampdown ahead of the verdict. If convicted, Saddam could face hanging.

So, am I the only person on earth who doesn’t think Iraq is going to erupt in violence when the verdict is read?

I mean, Saddam is simply not part of the equation in Iraq anymore. Who gains from the escalation of violence over Saddam getting the death penalty?

I am much more expecting to see celebrations and I’d say the vast majority of gunshots and explosions will be in celebration, not anger.