Saddam says he's on a hunger strike. How long do you think it goes?
102901
Unfortunately not long enough.
781106
Undoubtedly, you're going to receive a lot of emotion-packed answers to this question, so let me try to be as dispassionate as possible. I have to admit, I'm torn on the whole permissability of the death penalty; but in this instance I think it has to take place.\n\nThe Shiia and the Kurds require closure on Saddam's era; and so long as Saddam lives he's going to be a lightning rod for every discontented Sunni. Yes, there will be some initial unrest, but in the long-run, I honestly believe it's in the best interests of all three groups if Saddam is taken out of the picture. While he lives, I just don't see how these groups have even the slightest chance of making a go of even attempting to pull together something that looks like a nation.\n\nThere is such a thing as "raisons d'etat;" and for "reasons of state" I believe he has to go.
871942
STILL?!?!??!  BWHAHAHAHAHAHA!!  Wake up.  Iraq is lost.  It's only a question of when we're outta there and how many more lives will be lost on Bush's watch.\n\nBut to answer your Q more precisely, if Malaki were assasignated, it would merely speed the country's descent into complete chaos, where it's headed anyway. \n\nGuess we're not subscribing to a "you-break-you-buy" philosophy over there.  How 'bout, "you-break-then-bail"?
916961
Yes absolutely, he ordered hundreds of thousands of Kurds to be gassed to death. He was sadisitic and had two awful sons who would rape and torture at will. My only concern is that hanging Saddam will just inflame the situation in Iraq as it will make him a martyr and will annoy his followers
321717
Was for it in 2003.  Was for it in "Operation Desert Fox" in the 90s, was for it every time the US threatened to take action during Saddam's many violations of the 1991 Cease Fire.  That's 12 YEARS where he voilated the cease-fire and 12 YEARS of him starving his own people so he could buy gold toilets, tanks, and assorted military hardware.  Anyone else wonder how he had so many Russian/Chinese tanks?  Amazing so few outside the military put 2 and 2 together there.  Here's a hint:  If there was an arms embargo, how did Saddam get all those tanks and the MIG-25s???\n\nI joined the Army after the Gulf War (I turned 18 in 1991).  Am still in the Army, and Still support the war.\n\nAnd yes, I lost very close friends.  I almost lost family on 9-11, but they got out in time.  I visited a few of my departed brothers this Easter weekend at Arlington.
840492
Yes Saddam was an evil fuck who ate babies. That doesn't make a realpolitik invasion fuelled by hysterical paranoia masquerading as a war of liberation any less fucked up in comparison.\n\nWe must plan for freedom, and not only for security, if for no other reason than that only freedom can make security secure.
1067611
PAY ATTENTION TO THE MIDDLE AREA OF THIS QUOTE:\n\n\n"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. {{{{He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members.}}}} It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons."\n    Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002\n\nhttp://www.snopes.com/politics/war/wmdquotes.asp\n\nAND FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT SAY THE INTELLIGENCE WAS RIGGED BY BUSH, HERE IS SOMETHING FROM BEFORE HE WAS IN OFFICE:\n\n"Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies."\n    Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999.\n\n(same link)
709522
He should go to Iraq and serve for just one day or just one hour in a hot zone and maybe he would realize what kind of insanity he and Bush have caused.  Maybe he could search for WMDs and Osama while he is there.  That is assuming that he can remember that was the original reason we are over there.
697517
I could care less if you overlook my reply and do not count me (ohhhh, I am so scared!). If you do not want replies from this site then post on the middle east version of this site.\n\nFirst off, could you please spell that person's name correctly. It is SADDAM HUSSEIN, not Saddan. Duh!\n\nHe was found guilty of crimes by his countrymen, in an Iraqi court of law.\n\nHang 'em and hang 'em high!
898950
Saddam is a mass murder, kind of exterminated his own people..☺
942167
i think that what has the world gain in sentencing another man to be hanged? It's another life taken away. Yes, even though Saddam has did things that's terrible but still it's a life. Nothing is being gain from a war, a fight or hanging a man! Instead saddam should be sentenced to help rebuild homes that were destroyed in the war, let him see and feel personally of what he had done! As for bush? He should also bear part of the blame for the war, a war can only be fought when there's 2 countires! I doubt he wld face the same penalty 24yrs down the road but i'm sure at the brink of his death he would feel remorse and guilt. Soldiers died in a war because the country needed them to but what about the women and children? They are the innocents whom got caught in the middle of the war. My prayers goes out to those whom have died for their country, the civilians and of cuz to those family whom has lost a brother, a husband, a father as no man is juz a soldier. In whatever name u call god, pray for those who suffered in the war.
1141261
We havent heard much because nothing much is happening.  Saddam has no real defense, and he's still yelling about the court not having the autority to try him,  yada yada.  \n\nI hope deh fry da sucka
19145
He was  12-14 months ago.  But now, it is time to move on!  We are loosing to many lives over there.  Their is very little direct benefit for us(USA)to control peace in Iraq.  The cost (the lives of our dedicate soldiers) is way to high to pay for this country. \n\nIraq has been a corrupt country for decades. It is not going to change by the forces of the US military.  The Iraq people must want it themselfs and must show they are willing to stand up to the many thugs of that country.
817372
Watch or listen to CSPAN now. There is a hearing on that. The General just said We need more troops, another said, We need an exit strategy. \nIn one month the Baker meet will be over and then and only then will we will know anything. \nMy opinion is that there should be 3, one Sunni, one Shiite and one Kurd. Each with their own accepted borders, and all sharing equally in any oil revenues from all 3 Countries or States. \nThe Shia and Sunni are never going to get along, and the Kurds just add an extra element of dispute. So give them all 3 equally shares of land, in relation to their original lands and with some acknowledgment as to Census Status, i.e. 3million Shia, 3million acre, 2 million Sunnis 2 million acres, 1million Kurds, 1 million acre. Or something like that. Seems fair, they all get Oil Revenues equally, and no one is or can take anothers land.
920052
I like your line of thinking but I don't know who your talking about.\nIf your talking about saddam... I'd like to see him suffer a little before his death.\nIf your talking about a child molester your death sentence will fit them justly.\nGruesome executions like that may act as a deterrent for criminals. Lord knows jail doesn't scare them any longer. The hardened criminals are fighting to get back behind bars in the U.S.
1029399
its definitely time but there's a problem...Iraq is in a state of chaos that is worse now than ever...militant groups have gained supporters and are fighting stronger than ever...the u.s. went in there and tore Iraq apart...we currently are doing more damage than good, as most of the funds that are suppose to be going toward rebuilding the towns and home of citizens are being used to supply our troops with food and more ammunition...the government is established and is capable of running itself, and Iraq now has its own police force and armed forces....we should pull out and let the country begin to run itself...
1109205
From a Liberal.\nI don't believe the best about Saddam, where did you get that? He has a heinous track record.\nYes he lies.\nYes he might have moved those bombs to Syria. Might.\n\nNow, will you stop lumping us all in one category? Sheesh, what are you after?\nI hate and mistrust Saddam. Simple answer. Period.\n\nHappy?\nA simple answer is all that I require from you.