Saddam Hussein is captured. It is certainly a feather in President Bush's cap. Just this morning I was wondering what happened to the search for both Hussein and Osama bin Laden. One man down and another to go.

In the picture in the New York Times, he has a long beard and looks very tired. It appears he was able to keep some dignity, though he was found in a hole. It seems appropriate that Hussein be treated with dignity as a former head of state.

He was captured with $750,000 and a handgun in a hole beneath a walled compound in Ad Dwar, 10 miles from Tikrit. Two other Iraqis were captured at the same time with AK-47's. Hussein surrendered without a fight, apparently resigned to his capture. His identity was confirmed with a DNA test. It is not clear where they got the DNA to compare to, however.

At news of the announcement, Iraqis across the country celebrated by dancing in the streets.

What this means for violent resistance to US occupation is unclear. Hussein was not captured with any communications equipment, leading military observers to conclude he was not coordinating the insurgency. This means that the insurgency is decentralized and will likely continue for some time. He is apparently being talkative and cooperating with his captors, so much more information will probably come to light regarding coordination of the insurgency, other Baathists still at large, and, importantly for President Bush and Prime Minister Blair, WMD's.

He will likely be tried for his crimes, but it is unclear what powers will sit in judgment. Members of the Iraqi Governing Council expect him to be turned over to an Iraqi tribunal formed to try former Baathists for their crimes.