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By Daniel Kurtzman, About.com Guide to Political Humor

Ace in the Hole

Monday December 15, 2003
The Professional Cartoonists Index compiles editorial cartoons from around the world about the capture of Saddam Hussein. David Letterman presents the "Top 10 Questions Asked By Saddam Hussein When He Was Captured." Andy Borowitz reports that WMD have been found in Saddam's beard. Chortler reports that Fox News plans to run nonstop coverage of Saddam's surrender for the next 11 months. White House.org provides a complete transcript of Bush's remarks announcing the capture of a "delirious, nappy hairball living in a hole." Plus check out more satirical news headlines inspired by Saddam's capture.

Saddam's Interrogation
During an initial interrogation of Saddam Hussein, Time magazine reports that when asked how he was doing, Saddam responded, "I am sad because my people are in bondage." When offered a glass of water by his interrogators, Saddam replied, "If I drink water I will have to go to the bathroom and how can I use the bathroom when my people are in bondage?"
Related: Saddam Cartoons, Saddam Satire, Saddam Top 10 Lists

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