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- Was the Iraq War Worth it?: A Soldier's PerspectiveThis article is a commentary on the Iraq war with a particular focus on Saddam Hussein, the Bush Administration’s contrived connection between the former Iraqi dictator & the 9/11 attacks – and their use of this fiction to justify the war.
F.B.I. Interviews Are Tough, but They're a B**** when Your Name is SaddamA look at young FBI agent George Piro's interview tactics that would eventually hang the Iraqi dictator.
Whatever Happened to Saddam's WMD?After eight years of war, the US still hasn't found Saddam's stockpiles of WMD. We know that he had these weapons, so what happened to them?
Ousting Saddam Hussein was a Mistake According to What We Know About MegalomaniacsKnowing the characteristics of megalomaniacs, we can deduce that the reasons given for the invasion of Iraq and the ousting of Saddam Hussein were false; because he was one, Saddam was not in cahoots with al Qaeda and was a manageable threat.- Saddam's Tribal Leader Arrested in IraqThe leader of Saddam Hussein's tribe in Iraq has been arrested by U.S. and Iraqi forces for funding Iraqi insurgents.
- Iraqi Documents Link Saddam to TerrorCaptured Iraqi government documents prove that Saddam was working radical Islamic terror groups
- Animal Farm's Relevence to Saddam HusseinThe power that the corrupt Saddam Hussein had over Iraq was similar to the power and corruption of the pigs who ran the farm in George Orwell's "Animal Farm," a novel that is an extended allegory of the Russian Revolution of 1917.
- America's Obsession with Oil-Part 2This here is part 2 in how America's greed for oil has been the driving force behind the U.S. occupation in the Middle East.
- Book Review: Between Two Worlds- Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam by Zainab SalbiBetween Two Worlds is a heart-wrenching memoir of the impact Saddam Hussein made on a young girl's family and the Iraqi people in general.
- Pakistan Attacks, House of Saddam, WMD and Peter BergenAttacks in Pakistan, a report on weapons of mass destruction makes the Obama plan to withdraw troops questionable, despite the cozy feelings that the end of the House of Saddam brings. Read more.
House of Saddam Explores Inner Circle in Life of Dictator on HBOThe HBO Series House of Saddam explores the inner workings of the life of the notorious dictator of Iraq. Interviews, home movies and a trail of documents present Saddam Hussein through a different set of eyes.- Iraq Was, and Is, Part of the War on TerrorA new report released last week details Saddam's support for terrorism.
- Why I Admire George BushAn attempt to look at George Bush in an objective light.
- Is the Iraq War Justified from a Christian Perspective?As a Christian considering whether or not the war in Iraq or any war for that matter is just is a complex question that requires more than a yes or no answer. Looking at the teachings of Jesus, we are taught to forgive, love our enemies and to exemplify pacifism.
- Was it Right to Hang Saddam?Does hanging Saddam solve anything?
- Prospects and Obstacles for Establishing a Post-Saddam Political Infrastructure in IraqEstablishing a post-Saddam political infrastructure in Iraq has proved to be difficult at best. Americans, who typically associate liberty with democracy, must realize that the two most often oppose one another in Iraq. Nevertheless, some progress has been made.
- Who Really Built Saddam?Who Really Built Saddam
- Late Opinion on Execution of SaddamWhy any murder is wrong. State mandates or otherwise
- The Last Days of Saddam: A Fallen DictatorThe judgment has been passed in the trial against Saddam Hussein the former leader of Iraq. He was sentenced and executed ending the life of the brutal dictator forever.
Lessons to Learn from Saddam's ExecutionCan the rise, fall and execution of Saddam be seen as the rise, fall and execution of mankind? Not exactly, but there are some warning signs that we the human race should be heeding.
The Execution of Saddam Hussein Abd Al-Majid Al-TikritiSaddam iron fist rule chilled his relations with the United States Government.- Why We Shouldn't Be Critical of Saddam's HangingCapital punishment is a source of serious debate in various political forums and scholarly work. This has been seen even in the recent hanging of the former Iraqi's dictator. Where should be the stand on this matter of capital punishment?
Saddam's Ghost Seen in BaghdadPeople have reported seeing Saddam Hussein's ghost haunting public places around Baghdad. Not all the Iraqi's believe him to be dead and almost all of them believe his is immortal.
Bush's "Big Lie": The Irony of Deja VuAn analysis of "the big lie." You thought it was unprecedented. You thought that no time in America's history had we heard such a thing. You were wrong. History wants to remind you of something, do you have the desire to remember?- Iraq, Was it a Necessary Evil?To many in the outside world the Iraq war and everything that has happened since its beginning is a necessary evil and/or even a noble thing to do. But to some Iraqi people, it is seen mearly as an unjust occupation, especially after Saddam's ousting and eventual capture.
- Seven Things You Never Knew About Saddam HusseinHe wasn't just a ruthless dictator. He was a politician, an agent for social change, a family man and an ally to the United States.
Saddam Hussein ObituaryWhat's the real story of Saddam Hussein? Who knows...but here's mine.- The Demonization of Saddam HusseinMuch has been said and written about Saddam Hussein and how his misdeeds finally caught up with him. Here is an insight into the real story- how the man swiftly rose to power and how his western allies helped him realize his ambitions.
- A Layman's Thoughts on Saddam's ExecutionThis article discusses my feelings about Saddam's execution.
The Aftermath of Saddam's Hanging, is the Death Penalty Still a Good Idea?With the video of Saddam Hussein's execution circulating the internet, we need to take a serious look at America's stance on the death penalty- Why Iraq Needs SaddamA case made for why the country of Iraq was much better off under Saddam, and why the release and empowerment of Saddam would bring about an end to the hostilities in Iraq.
Monstrous Dictator or Potential Martyr?Very shortly after the execution of Saddam Hussein, protestors quickly announced that he be martyred.
Why Hope for a Unified Iraq Died with SaddamAny hope for preserving a unified Iraq died at the gallows with Saddam Hussein. The timing and conduct of the execution were deliberate actions by the Shiite majority to offend the Sunni minority.- Protests Continue in the Wake of Saddam's ExecutionProtests are expected to continue as Iraqis remain divided on the entire Saddam situation.
- Five Reasons Why Executing Saddam Hussein was a Bad IdeaSaddam Hussein may have been our modern day version of Hitler. But regardless of his deeds there are at least five reasons why executing him was a bad idea.
- Saddam is DeadSaddam had approximately 40 of his own relatives murdered
Will Saddam's Execution Help Iraq?There has been much talk about whether or not Saddam's execution will do anything to solve Iraq's problems. But Saddam Hussein was not hanged to stop the violence.- Saddam Hussain Executed in IraqFormer Iraq President Saddam Hussein Dead
- Saddam's Days to End, Iraq's Just BeginningSaddam's final words may bring the people of Iraq together.
Saddam, from Dictator to MartyrSaddam Hussein's Good-Bye letter is posted on the internet
