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what happened to saddam hussein
Will Saddam Hussein's Trial Be Televised Like O.J. Simpson's?
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In summary: The trial of Iraq's former leader Saddam Hussein will begin in the second half of October, reports quote Iraqi officials as saying.Saddam was already convicted of several crimes and is currently held in a US military camp.The prosecution is preparing their case and it is expected to take a very long time to prepare the case.No interesting changes have occurred recently and it would not be news to put "Saddam is still awaiting trial" in the paper every day.Ratings are higher if the media reports about Natalee Holloway every day even if nothing new has transpired, after all the Michael Jackson trial ended (though this was dragged out longer with stories about regretful jurors).
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That's my question too. I searched for it last week and I just found his letter from the prison.
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Good question, oldunion. Here is a link to the latest BBC online news article I could find: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4180372.stm - it's about a week old, though (24 August) and doesn't say much, just thatoldunion said:
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oldunion said:
Think he will replace Rumsfeld at defense. They have similar visions, but Rummy is now considered a softie :-)
They need him to work out a strategy against Iran.
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He is held in a US military camp, though he was officially handed over to the Iraqis and is currently standing trial [edit]in an Iraqi court[/edit]. He was already convicted of several crimes.Lisa! said:
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I hope his court wouldn't last forever!Yonoz said:
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You know what they say about the wheels of justice...Lisa! said:
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I can guess what you mean, but could you please tell me what they say?
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well you can either end it with "... grind slow" or "... have odd smelling grease"Lisa! said:
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Interesting! Thanks.
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Maybe he knows some important information and has cut a deal with the US...
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And who is going to pick up his tab.
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yes...one would wonder why there has been nearly zero news coverage on the subject.
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Isn't he in the midst of writing his novel?
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Because no interesting changes have occurred recently. It really wouldn't be news to put "Saddam is still awaiting trial" in the paper every day.oldunion said:
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oldunion said:
I ate him. True story
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In all seriousness, what I believe is occurring right now is that the prosecution is preparing their case. Since we're talking about criminal charges against a head of state, it's going to take a very long time to prepare the case.
Remember the various CEO's that were arrested for various wrongdoings? The media was insane when they were arrested but things went completely quiet for months and sometimes years because it was taking a loooooooooooooooooong time to prepare the entire case.
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interesting...Pengwuino said:
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God! You're here! weren't you say the person who claim most of meaningless discusions happen in this forum?yomamma said:
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they do. franzbear has meaningless discissions too, I post there
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Oh my god yomamma is a PF Contributor. All hope is lost.
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Ivan had propmised to increase the price, so yomamma wouldn't be able to buy this title. But as you see he bought this title and nobody did anything! But well I don't feel jealous since I prefer my name's written in Blue not this ugly gold!- #23
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I think I'd rather have my name in blue too.
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It seems that nobody is interested in Saddam's court. As you see we're talking about everything but him!
But you'd rather have your siganture and avatar too.TheStatutoryApe said:
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Still awaiting trial.
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Because it is news and therefore too boring. This question was raised about the investigation into the Plame leak as well, and why updates are not reported.LeonhardEuler said:
Ratings are higher if the media reports about Natalee Holloway every day even if nothing new has transpired, after all the Michael Jackson trial ended (though this was dragged out longer with stories about regretful jurors). Unfortunately we have very shallow people in the US.
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"The trial of Iraq's former leader Saddam Hussein will begin in the second half of October, reports quote Iraqi officials as saying."
BBC link
BBC link
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I hope he goes to court and its aired on the TV OJ style!
Box office smash...
Saddam deserves everything he gets, but so does Bush...
Box office smash...
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Saddam deserves everything he gets, but so does Bush...
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Id like to hear a presidential style debate between the two of them. One was open about his fascism, the other takes a keener mind to see through his media allies and brainwashing rhetoric
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Only a death penalty? Considering hos present situation I think death is a gift for him. Imagine a dictator as a prisoner while his people finally get the right to criticize him!
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Which one will have to try on the glove?
FAQ: Will Saddam Hussein's Trial Be Televised Like O.J. Simpson's?
What happened to Saddam Hussein?
Saddam Hussein was the former dictator of Iraq who was captured by US forces in 2003 during the Iraq War. He was charged with crimes against humanity and was executed in 2006.
Why was Saddam Hussein executed?
Saddam Hussein was executed for his involvement in the 1982 massacre of 148 Shi'a Muslims in the town of Dujail. He was found guilty of crimes against humanity by an Iraqi court and was sentenced to death by hanging.
Did Saddam Hussein receive a fair trial?
There has been much debate about the fairness of Saddam Hussein's trial. Some argue that it was a politically motivated trial and that he did not receive a fair trial. However, others argue that he was given due process and was found guilty based on evidence and witness testimonies.
What was the impact of Saddam Hussein's execution?
The execution of Saddam Hussein had a significant impact on Iraq and the Middle East. It marked the end of his regime and the beginning of a new era for Iraq. However, it also sparked further violence and instability in the region.
Was Saddam Hussein's execution justified?
The justification for Saddam Hussein's execution is a matter of debate. Some argue that he deserved to be punished for his crimes against humanity, while others argue that his execution was a violation of human rights. Ultimately, the decision to execute him was made by the Iraqi government and is still a controversial topic.