ICU to unplug the ventilator.

It's curious how when any leader, be it tin-pot dictator or democratically elected Premier or President, the pattern of information dispersal is practically the same.

The initial admission to hospital is just for a few tests - nothing to worry about. Next, just being kept overnight for observation, still no cause for concern. Next, just a little oxygen, but not really necessary. Then the life support machine gets wheeled out but don't worry, he is being tended by the best doctors in the world.

I hope he survives and finds happiness with his new kid and partner. Don't think we'll see him at the podium again