The Tragic Passing of...well, uh...

As everyone knows by now, former Ugandan strongman Idi Amin passed away. Amin, known primarily for his literal interpretation of the term "bloodthirsty" will of course be mourned by followers of Mohammed, who are always attracted to the "strong horse over the weak horse" (bin Laden, Interview over Videotape, Some rat-infested cave somewhere).

However it would be a mistake to think that Idi Amin was nothing more than a brutal thug in a shiny uniform. Indeed, the late dictator had a sensitive side, what one would call the soul of a poet (if the poet in question were de Sade, perhaps). You see, Idi Amin was also an accordionist. Really. You can find a strangely edited BBC interview with an excerpt of Idi Amin's music on this page. Well, it might not completely change your view of Idi Amin, but it should dispell the notion that all black people have good rhythm. Or that one can be saved by music.

In his dotage Idi Amin liked to spend his time playing the accordion and fishing, courtesy of the only family business with a seat on the United Nations. The house of Saud must have found a lot in common with Idi Amin.