Populus vult decipi, decipiatur. The people want to be deceived, let them be deceived.
-- Cardinal Carlo Caraffa to Pope Paul IV (16th century)

War & Peace Coalition of the willing

Apart from their palpable disappointment that there hasn't been the promised "shock and awe" assault on Baghdad (a disappointment that may be over as I write), the US TV networks just about have Saddam down for the count.
Of course, it would be completely shocking if it went any other way, but it is still a bit early to tell.
· Shock [Roadtosurfdom.com]