BF2S Forums Saddam Hussein

It's detroit Hitler would have gotten the same thing. But seriously Hussein was a strong american allie at one time, lets not forget that.

Spark....could you clarify or post a link please. I don't understand. The Taliban came here and met with Cheney over oil?

They had to of changed the locks by now I would think.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/west_asia/37021.stm

cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:

Spark wrote:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/west_asia/37021.stm

still a long time ago

so................?

Mason4Assassin444 wrote:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/03/26/iraq/main546287.shtml

1980 Hussein recieved the Key to Detroit and became a honorary Detroit citizen due to his monetary contributions.

I was curious if this would spark some debate as its own topic.

It just cracks me up that America keeps going on about Saddam's reign or terror (which they created).

Here's the US DoD definition on terrorism:

"the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological."

And here's the court ruling which found that America had used unlawful violence against the state of Nicaragua:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua_v._United_States

So, let's compare the number of international terrorism convictions that Saddam's government had against the number the American government has:

Government of United States of America: 1
Saddam Hussein's Iraq: 0

America just said they didn't recognise the authority of the court.  Who thinks Saddam will get away with that?

Jepeto87 wrote:

Yeah I'd been looking for that story UnOriginalNuttah, how ironic that the nation leading "The War on Terror" is the only nation ever to be convicted of terrorism...

ya know I read that twice and I don't see anywhere where the US has a "conviction for commiting terrorism"

could you please point that out for me.

B.Schuss wrote:

I wonder if the mayor wants that key back now.

seriously, as has been said before, Saddam was an allie of the US when it seemed to fit their agenda. He also was a valuable business partner, buying lots of stuff from american companies, including WMD, which he later used to get rid off some ethnic minorities ( namely the kurds ).

And yes, america was involved in some business deal with the taliban regime, I remember a part about it in Fahrenheit 9/11. Can't put the finger on it right now, sorry. Need to watch that movie again.

Fahrenheit 911 was not a documentary.

If you heard it referred to a such, you are mistaken,

and the Victim of Sloppy, lazy or left Wing Journalists.

If Michael Moore had ever dared or hinted that it was " All true "

He would have had his ass sued off.

You don't need to watch that movie at all.

People that can only parrot other people Opinions are dangerous.

Thank God for the Electoral College

Horseman 77 wrote:

Fahrenheit 911 was not a documentary.

If you heard it referred to a such, you are mistaken,

and the Victim of Sloppy, lazy or left Wing Journalists.

If Michael Moore had ever dared or hinted that it was " All true "

He would have had his ass sued off.

You don't need to watch that movie at all.

People that can only parrot other people Opinions are dangerous.

Thank God for the Electoral College

Amen!

UnOriginalNuttah wrote:

It just cracks me up that America keeps going on about Saddam's reign or terror (which they created).

We didn't choose to kill his own population.  Watch the History Channel's documentation on Saddam.  He was a murderer before the US even knew he existed.  By 15 he had already killed his first man.  You're not too good with facts.

UnOriginalNuttah wrote:

Here's the US DoD definition on terrorism:

"the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological."

And here's the court ruling which found that America had used unlawful violence against the state of Nicaragua:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua_v._United_States

By the courts logic then America should be convicted of the same 'crime(s)' by supplying the allies in ww1 and ww2.

UnOriginalNuttah wrote:

So, let's compare the number of international terrorism convictions that Saddam's government had against the number the American government has:

Government of United States of America: 1
Saddam Hussein's Iraq: 0

I would imagine that 700,000+ dead kurds and shiites would argue your opinion.

Last edited by wannabe_tank_whore (2006-03-29 10:17:44)

lowing wrote:

Jepeto87 wrote:

Yeah I'd been looking for that story UnOriginalNuttah, how ironic that the nation leading "The War on Terror" is the only nation ever to be convicted of terrorism...

ya know I read that twice and I don't see anywhere where the US has a "conviction for commiting terrorism"

could you please point that out for me.

Im sorry about that I meant charged with terrorism (i fixed it now!) . I'd assume they would be convicted of the charges and thats why they vetoed it. Im not America bashing (thats done enough in these forums!). I was just pointing out something I felt was ironic!

Beside's lots of countries have commited acts of terrorism in the past, like when the Russians wiped out Afghanistan's parliament as a prelude to there invasion of the country. Even in my country people want the British goverment bought befor the EU courts over two terrorist bombings in the 70's!! And im sure there's people in Northern Ireland who would like my goverment to explain several "incidents".

Anywho sorry bout the mistake, the worlds full of hypocrits!

Cheers

wannabe_tank_whore wrote:

Spark wrote:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/west_asia/37021.stm

Dick Cheney wasn't mentioned.  How can you be sure they met with him?

Hm?!
Oh. Whoops. Wrong oil company.