The first casualty of symbolism

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I really like this image: the contrast of the photoshop-smooth black-and-white Hussein behind - and looking away from - the uncompromisingly real, color, sharply lit, slightly saggy face of al-Sahhaf. It symbolizes "front man" well, and also points up the mysterious disappearance of Hussein.

(I've heard the "Hussein made a deal with the Americans and fled to Moscow" rumour, but absent compelling new information it probably has to be considered just another rumour for the time being.)