THE UNEXPECTED NEWS ABOUT SADDAM HUSSEIN VERDICT: THE REACTION OF TONY BLAIR

49 minutes ago, the news came from London.

AP reports:

"Blair opposes death penalty for Saddam

Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday he opposed the death penalty for Saddam Hussein even though the deposed Iraqi leader's trial had reminded the world of his brutality. Asked about Saddam's sentence at his monthly press conference, Blair noted that Britain opposed the death penalty "whether it's Saddam or anyone else."

Anybody predicted this reaction?

No.

Is this a surprise?

No.

Why?

Tony Blair is a more serious politician than Bush and his troupe.

And good for AP.