stuckincincy Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 Hang 'em high! http://www.indiaenews.com/middle-east/20061105/27595.htm Lest those who feel it was only President Bush who wanted the end of this monster, here are President Clinton's words: "CLINTON SIGNS IRAQ LIBERATION ACT October 31, 1998 The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 31, 1998 Statement by the President 'Today I am signing into law H.R. 4655, the "Iraq Liberation Act of 1998." This Act makes clear that it is the sense of the Congress that the United States should support those elements of the Iraqi opposition that advocate a very different future for Iraq than the bitter reality of internal repression and external aggression that the current regime in Baghdad now offers. Let me be clear on what the U.S. objectives are: The United States wants Iraq to rejoin the family of nations as a freedom-loving and law-abiding member. This is in our interest and that of our allies within the region. The United States favors an Iraq that offers its people freedom at home. I categorically reject arguments that this is unattainable due to Iraq's history or its ethnic or sectarian make-up. Iraqis deserve and desire freedom like everyone else. The United States looks forward to a democratically supported regime that would permit us to enter into a dialogue leading to the reintegration of Iraq into normal international life. My Administration has pursued, and will continue to pursue, these objectives through active application of all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. The evidence is overwhelming that such changes will not happen under the current Iraq leadership. In the meantime, while the United States continues to look to the Security Council's efforts to keep the current regime's behavior in check, we look forward to new leadership in Iraq that has the support of the Iraqi people. The United States is providing support to opposition groups from all sectors of the Iraqi community that could lead to a popularly supported government. On October 21, 1998, I signed into law the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999, which made $8 million available for assistance to the Iraqi democratic opposition. This assistance is intended to help the democratic opposition unify, work together more effectively, and articulate the aspirations of the Iraqi people for a pluralistic, participatory political system that will include all of Iraq's diverse ethnic and religious groups. As required by the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 1998 (Public Law 105-174), the Department of State submitted a report to the Congress on plans to establish a program to support the democratic opposition. My Administration, as required by that statute, has also begun to implement a program to compile information regarding allegations of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes by Iraq's current leaders as a step towards bringing to justice those directly responsible for such acts. The Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 provides additional, discretionary authorities under which my Administration can act to further the objectives I outlined above. There are, of course, other important elements of U.S. policy. These include the maintenance of U.N. Security Council support [for] efforts to eliminate Iraq's prohibited weapons and missile programs and economic sanctions that continue to deny the regime the means to reconstitute those threats to international peace and security. United States support for the Iraqi opposition will be carried out consistent with those policy objectives as well. Similarly, U.S. support must be attuned to what the opposition can effectively make use of as it develops over time. With those observations, I sign H.R. 4655 into law.' WILLIAM J. CLINTON THE WHITE HOUSE, October 31, 1998" http://www.fas.org/news/iraq/1998/11/01/981101-in.htm
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 I wonder if somehow we are still paying for this? On October 21, 1998, I signed into law the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999
/dev/null Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 verdict comes out 2 days before an election, coincidence?
Cripes Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 If Halliburton is building the platform, then Saddam is swinging only by the time J.P. Losman is giving his Canton speech.
Wacka Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 They should build the gallows right where the statue of him was pulled down. Can't wait for the South Park episode where he reunites with Satan in hell.
KD in CA Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 verdict comes out 2 days before an election, coincidence? 824861[/snapback] Don't you know? Karl Rove not only controls everything that happens in the US, but in Iraq and many other countries as well.
/dev/null Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 Can't wait for the South Park episode where he reunites with Satan in hell. 824895[/snapback] Where else is he gonna go? Detroit?
SilverNRed Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 They should build the gallows right where the statue of him was pulled down. Can't wait for the South Park episode where he reunites with Satan in hell. 824895[/snapback] They can celebrate with a Ferrari Cake.
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 I didn't know hanging was still around.
Bungee Jumper Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 verdict comes out 2 days before an election, coincidence? 824861[/snapback] None at all. Seriously. I know one of the prosecutors. Works at the USDOJ. This whole kangaroo court was staged to justify the preordained end of executing Saddam. The trial was a waste of time. They should have just killed him. Instead, they put on a show making a mockery of the very principle of "justice" to falsely justify a preordained outcome that didn't need any justification to begin with. Ridiculous.
Scraps Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 None at all. Seriously. I know one of the prosecutors. Works at the USDOJ. This whole kangaroo court was staged to justify the preordained end of executing Saddam. The trial was a waste of time. They should have just killed him. Instead, they put on a show making a mockery of the very principle of "justice" to falsely justify a preordained outcome that didn't need any justification to begin with. Ridiculous. 824925[/snapback] Its a pity our troops didn't just roll a couple of grenades in his rat hole when they caught him.
mcjeff215 Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 None at all. Seriously. I know one of the prosecutors. Works at the USDOJ. This whole kangaroo court was staged to justify the preordained end of executing Saddam. The trial was a waste of time. They should have just killed him. Instead, they put on a show making a mockery of the very principle of "justice" to falsely justify a preordained outcome that didn't need any justification to begin with. Ridiculous. 824925[/snapback] I'd watch your front yard for black helicopters and men in suits.
/dev/null Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 I didn't know hanging was still around. 824924[/snapback] hanging is still a common form of execution outside the US
Bungee Jumper Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 I'd watch your front yard for black helicopters and men in suits. 824941[/snapback] What, you think the trial was a legitimate exercise of justice? It wasn't...according to one of the US prosecutors as of about a year ago. I'm fine with the result...I just wish they would call it what it is: a revenge killing, not justice.
X. Benedict Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 What, you think the trial was a legitimate exercise of justice? It wasn't...according to one of the US prosecutors as of about a year ago. I'm fine with the result...I just wish they would call it what it is: a revenge killing, not justice. 825009[/snapback] Remembering Ren and Stimpy: The Hangin' Song" C'mon everbody! Let's have a hoedown! Oh, Lord loves a hangin'. That's why He gave us necks. It tightens up our vocal cords And loosens up our pecs. So if you are a horse theif And guilty to the bone, Go ahead and blame a friend And you won't hang alone. It may be hard to swaller, But you'll be three feet taller. It's a dandy way to entertain your friends. You say you are a villain, But can't abide by killin'; Go ahead a steal yourself a horse. Oh, Lord loves a hangin'. And so do we, by heck; So get yerself a lasso And decorate your neck. Oh, we is awful ignorant And uglier 'n sin; So go ahead 'n cut us down And hang us all again, Hangin' that is. Swing a spell...
Corp000085 Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 They can celebrate with a Ferrari Cake. 824913[/snapback] Diddy didn't do it!
/dev/null Posted November 5, 2006 Posted November 5, 2006 Diddy didn't do it! 825396[/snapback] Biggie Smalls Biggie Smalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . Biggie Smalls
mcjeff215 Posted November 6, 2006 Posted November 6, 2006 What, you think the trial was a legitimate exercise of justice? It wasn't...according to one of the US prosecutors as of about a year ago. I'm fine with the result...I just wish they would call it what it is: a revenge killing, not justice. 825009[/snapback] No I think the entire thing was a bit off to tell you the truth. End-goal aside, the trial itself was comical.
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