A friend observed that Gaddafi was a real-life Bond villain, citing his colorful bodyguard as evidence. I kind of hoped that they were more than just a fashion accessory. Then again, there were close to a hundred killed in Gaddafi's last stand, according to what I read this morning, so maybe we don't know enough to judge just yet.

Also this morning, I was reminded of the final hours of Il Duce and how the press in those days didn't wring their hands and worry that justice was served.