http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_Pinochet

If the word 'scum' hadn't existed it would have had to be invented for Pinochet. And Reagan & Nixon & Kissinger & Thatcher. In fact, let's just stop kidding ourselves. From now on whenever you want to say conservative say 'scum' instead. Be accurate.

Chile's Pinochet hospitalised after heart attack
Sun Dec 3, 2006 8:42 AM GMT

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, accused of murdering and kidnapping political opponents during his 17 years in power, suffered a heart attack on Sunday, a hospital source said.

Pinochet, who was 91 on November 25, was in "serious but stable" condition in a military hospital in the Chilean capital Santiago, the source said.

Pinochet marked his birthday by issuing a statement taking "political responsibility" for acts committed during the 1973 military coup that brought him to power, saying his only motive was to make Chile "a great place and prevent its disintegration".

Pinochet has been in ill health in recent years and his statement, which was read by his wife, Lucia, at their home, acknowledged his condition.

"Today, close to the end of my days, I want to make clear that I hold no rancour towards anybody, that I love my country above all else," he said.

I hope his heart bursts into flame & no one pees on him. That's my Christmas wish for the world...
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