It is really very difficult to believe our nation's situation, as well as the world's, will improve anytime soon; so very difficult to think positively these days...dammit, how do we do Christmas with heart?

They might assassinate him. Can't think of another way to remove him while not being the electorate of his country.

Well if Al Maliki decides to bag his cash and cop a Benz to Jordan, he can be replaced. We have Als up the wazoo. Al Gore's free, as are Al Bundy and Weird Al Yankovick. The latter is probably perfect for the job.