SOME ARE MORE WEASELLY THAN OTHERS

French President's reaction: "It's a major event that should strongly contribute to democracy and stability in Iraq and allow the Iraqis to master their destiny in a sovereign Iraq," French President Jacques Chirac said in a statement.

German Chancellor's reaction: "With much happiness I learned about the arrest of Saddam Hussein," Schroeder wrote in a letter to Bush released by the German government. "I congratulate you on this successful action."

"A major event" says Chirac. We can credit the French President with uttering a BFO (Blinding Flash of the Obvious). (Is it for such milquetoast comments l'Academie Francaise exists to protect the purity of the French language???)

"With much happiness...I congratulate you" says Schroeder. Who knows, he may have had to swallow hard and bite bullets, but he said he is happy (is Chirac?) and that he recognizes where the credit goes.

Although it was a long, close race, in the end Chirac pulled way ahead and is therefore awarded the title King Weasel of the World