Tempus Fugit 214 Posted November 13, 2005 1,100 Saddam defence lawyers withdraw, saying they have insufficient protection. I couldn't believe that 1,100 lawyers work on Saddams defence, who the hell is paying for them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenstorm 0 Posted November 13, 2005 1,100 Saddam defence lawyers withdraw, saying they have insufficient protection. I couldn't believe that 1,100 lawyers work on Saddams defence, who the hell is paying for them... I imagine they are on some sort of Legal Aid programme that will no doubt prove to be exceptionally expensive and allow the ones who survive to retire to less dangerous climes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted November 16, 2005 Saddam allegedly beaten up by two court clerks, after he insulted Shia's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted November 16, 2005 Saddam allegedly beaten up by two court clerks, after he insulted Shia's. I think Saddam needs a good beating that old demanding mother f****r. Saddam just knows he is a complete fool in court with now barely any oppertunitys to have any sort of freedom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted November 17, 2005 Soon the world will learn the truth. (whatever that might be) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted November 21, 2005 Saddam allegedly beaten up by two court clerks, after he insulted Shia's. Iraqi court officials deny reports of Saddam being attacked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted November 21, 2005 Saddam allegedly beaten up by two court clerks, after he insulted Shia's. Iraqi court officials deny reports of Saddam being attacked Those officials would say that, they're Shia's. I know which version I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted November 22, 2005 Saddam allegedly beaten up by two court clerks, after he insulted Shia's. Iraqi court officials deny reports of Saddam being attacked Those officials would say that, they're Shia's. I know which version I believe. OOOOOhhh tell us..............you must you must........ pretty please with hatchets on top...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 27, 2005 Should the Judge of Saddam's trial be considered as a candidate? It would appear a number of people want him dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted November 27, 2005 Lots of people may remember S. Hussein as "the bastard that used chemical weapons on the Kurds," or as a US Army report put it... "Iraq has possibly employed phosphorous chemical weapons against the Kurdish population." What a bastard Hussien must be--using White Phosphorous (WP) as a weapon indeed. Didn't he know that WP is only allowed to be used by the good guys? The same weapon the US admitted it used in Falluja; the same weapon it used in Vietnam. The same weapon the US called a chemical weapon when Iraq used it, but not when they did. See here for a good write up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted November 27, 2005 Lots of people may remember S. Hussein as "the bastard that used chemical weapons on the Kurds," or as a US Army report put it..."Iraq has possibly employed phosphorous chemical weapons against the Kurdish population." What a bastard Hussien must be--using White Phosphorous (WP) as a weapon indeed. Didn't he know that WP is only allowed to be used by the good guys? The same weapon the US admitted it used in Falluja; the same weapon it used in Vietnam. The same weapon the US called a chemical weapon when Iraq used it, but not when they did. See here for a good write up. "Shake 'N' Bake", those GI's love their euphemisms. WP is one of those weapons that defies strict categorization. A nasty, but very effective battlefield tool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted November 27, 2005 What a bastard Hussien must be--using White Phosphorous (WP) as a weapon indeed. Didn't he know that WP is only allowed to be used by the good guys? The same weapon the US admitted it used in Falluja; the same weapon it used in Vietnam. The same weapon the US called a chemical weapon when Iraq used it, but not when they did The former prime minister - ie the guy elected after the war - now reckons the place is as lawless and indefensible on human rights as it was under Saddam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harvester Of Souls 40 Posted November 27, 2005 WP is one of those weapons that defies strict categorization. Like inventing the term 'enemy combatants' to avoid any international legal repercussions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted November 27, 2005 Saddam's defence team are asking for ex US Attorney General Ramsey Clark to join the defence team. They also want a 3 month delay to the trial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted November 28, 2005 What a bastard Hussien must be--using White Phosphorous (WP) as a weapon indeed. Didn't he know that WP is only allowed to be used by the good guys? The same weapon the US admitted it used in Falluja; the same weapon it used in Vietnam. The same weapon the US called a chemical weapon when Iraq used it, but not when they did The former prime minister - ie the guy elected after the war - now reckons the place is as lawless and indefensible on human rights as it was under Saddam. So then I suppose we should throw this place and everyone in it behind bars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 29, 2005 Look! You can buy his uniform Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted December 6, 2005 Another of Saddam's old cronies has died. Mohammad Hamza al-Zubaydi, one time Prime Minister of Iraq, and the Queen of Spades in that infamous pack of cards. He was responsible for ruthlessly putting down the Shia rebellion after the first Gulf war. Good riddance to the scumbag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted December 6, 2005 Saddam's trial resumes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted December 6, 2005 Another of Saddam's old cronies has died. Mohammad Hamza al-Zubaydi, one time Prime Minister of Iraq, and the Queen of Spades in that infamous pack of cards. He was responsible for ruthlessly putting down the Shia rebellion after the first Gulf war. Good riddance to the scumbag. I bet they're going to try and keep that as quiet as possible... they know they'll be in sh*t if there's any sort of investigation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted December 6, 2005 They should sentence Saddam to the next series of I'm a Celebrity Get me Out of Here. He might end up as a DJ if he wins. Goooooood Mornin' I'm Saddam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted December 7, 2005 He is probably trying to delay his inevitable conviction and execution. Saddam refusing to attend trial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted December 7, 2005 According to the front page of Wikipedia his trial has be adjourned for two weeks. The news isn't on CNN (surprise surprise) and I'm too lazy to confirm this elsewhere, but suffice to say it's interesting indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted December 8, 2005 They don't celebrate Christmas in Iraq do they, so the trial will probably not be postponed over the festive season. Which is good - it means a quicker route to his execution.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted December 8, 2005 Seems like the delay maybe has something to do with security concerns? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted December 9, 2005 I predict that in 25 years this trial will still not be done with.......what say you all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites