Pinochet escapes justice.

[zotz]

Dead at 91. In spite of what one of his supporters said (of leftists in general, not of me in particular) last week, I took no pleasure in his heart attack, because it made this more likely. He wouldn't have served time if convicted, but a guilty verdict covering at least some of his crimes would have been very valuable.

I suppose this is the end of one chapter in the story, but we're still happily propping up many other convenient thugs.

Update: Thanks to mrph for poiting out that Attila's myspack page lets you stream the very enjoyable T-Rex tribute "Scumball Pinochet".

Comments

[reddragdiva]

I still predict the pay-toilet on Thatcher's grave will see much better business than the one on Pinochet's grave.

[zotz]

I can hardly deny that - and as it's Thaggie's I want the franchise for, I wouldn't want to.

Dancing will also be available. Mostly to the tune of Motörhead's "Dancing on your grave".

[tribeca-tom.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the add. I was just finishing up at Edinburgh when they were trying to extradite him to Spain against Jack Straw's weasel word excuses.

[zotz]

No problems. You're welcome.

That was sickening. The line the courts took was pretty unpleasant too.

[razornet.livejournal.com]

I tried to ring you and say what you probably already knew. As a birthday present from the old fucker I couldn't hope for better.