Saddam Hussein, deposed ruler of Iraq, was executed by hanging

Warpy · Dec 30, 2006, 03:36 AM

Given this is major world wide news its probably worth a front page news,,, ill leave it to your judgement tho

Saddam Hussein, deposed ruler of Iraq, was executed by hanging before dawn Saturday, Dec. 30 for crimes against humanity. He was handed from US to Iraqi custody Friday. US and Iraqi forces on high alert

He said in an earlier letter he is willing to sacrifice himself for the Iraqi people and would die as a martyr. The Iraqi government was under considerable international pressure not to execute sentence. The former Iraqi ruler was condemned together with his half-brother Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikrity and the former chairman of the Baath revolutionary courts Awad Ahmad al Bandar. The pleas came from the European Union, the Vatican and some UN agencies.

US and Iraqi forces are on high alert and some areas are under curfew.

[COLOR=Red]Iraq’s Baath warned Thursday of grave consequences if their leader goes to the gallows. An internet message said the US would be held responsible[/COLOR]. “The Baath and the resistance are determined to retaliate in all ways and places that hurt America and its interests.” Retaliation was also threatened against the Iraqi High Tribunal which upheld the death sentence. The largely Sunni-Arab Baathists who dominate the insurgency vowed to shut down national reconciliation negotiations.

http://www.debka.com/headline.php?hid=3688

ViRuS2k · Dec 30, 2006, 06:38 AM

hahahahahaha.. nice one, about bloody time wouldnt we all say.
my only quible is that it took 3 years for this to happen from the moment he was caught.

jp306 · Dec 30, 2006, 06:49 AM

Can't wait for the video to be posted.

Vikingod · Dec 30, 2006, 07:00 AM

This is not technology news and I won't post it to front page. Moved to the political forum.

Falstaff · Dec 30, 2006, 10:17 AM

Saddam will be embraced by his followers as a martyr, not likely. He always portrayed himself as a warrior and a father, and his reputation for killing off his familly that betrayed him did not endear him to what remained of his followers.
Feared once.
Betrayed many times.
His legacy can be challenged on any level, but he was the worst thing to happen to Pan Arabism.

Esaz666 · Dec 30, 2006, 11:58 AM

its taken quite a while for this to be done, the trial could have been handled better.
Rest in peace, Live by the gun die by the gun.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Dec 30, 2006, 03:36 PM

good riddins! cnn has some video as they prepped him and his body wrapped up in a shroud. after killing all those people, this was too formal for him. but he had guts though i must say.

i'll jerk off to the execution vid though! oh yeah!

Yousaif · Dec 31, 2006, 01:40 AM

You'll find it eventually...

Looks like it was taken using a cellphone video mode.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...34279766935521

Warpy · Dec 31, 2006, 02:55 AM

Well I have the photo's taken from a news channel... not sure if Im allowed to post them here?

jp306 · Dec 31, 2006, 04:11 AM

Yea there will be one better than that posted sooner or later. I want to see his neck snap!

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Dec 31, 2006, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yousaif

You'll find it eventually...

Looks like it was taken using a cellphone video mode.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...34279766935521

me so horny!

Dec 30, 2006, 03:36 AM	#1
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Saddam Hussein, deposed ruler of Iraq, was executed by hanging Given this is major world wide news its probably worth a front page news,,, ill leave it to your judgement tho Saddam Hussein, deposed ruler of Iraq, was executed by hanging before dawn Saturday, Dec. 30 for crimes against humanity. He was handed from US to Iraqi custody Friday. US and Iraqi forces on high alert He said in an earlier letter he is willing to sacrifice himself for the Iraqi people and would die as a martyr. The Iraqi government was under considerable international pressure not to execute sentence. The former Iraqi ruler was condemned together with his half-brother Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikrity and the former chairman of the Baath revolutionary courts Awad Ahmad al Bandar. The pleas came from the European Union, the Vatican and some UN agencies. US and Iraqi forces are on high alert and some areas are under curfew. [COLOR=Red]Iraq’s Baath warned Thursday of grave consequences if their leader goes to the gallows. An internet message said the US would be held responsible[/COLOR]. “The Baath and the resistance are determined to retaliate in all ways and places that hurt America and its interests.” Retaliation was also threatened against the Iraqi High Tribunal which upheld the death sentence. The largely Sunni-Arab Baathists who dominate the insurgency vowed to shut down national reconciliation negotiations. http://www.debka.com/headline.php?hid=3688

Dec 30, 2006, 10:17 AM	#5
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Saddam will be embraced by his followers as a martyr, not likely. He always portrayed himself as a warrior and a father, and his reputation for killing off his familly that betrayed him did not endear him to what remained of his followers. Feared once. Betrayed many times. His legacy can be challenged on any level, but he was the worst thing to happen to Pan Arabism. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

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BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	good riddins! cnn has some video as they prepped him and his body wrapped up in a shroud. after killing all those people, this was too formal for him. but he had guts though i must say. i'll jerk off to the execution vid though! oh yeah! __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

Dec 31, 2006, 04:11 AM	#10
jp306 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Yea there will be one better than that posted sooner or later. I want to see his neck snap! __________________ "I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet." Rodney Dangerfield.

Dec 30, 2006, 06:38 AM	#2
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	hahahahahaha.. nice one, about bloody time wouldnt we all say. my only quible is that it took 3 years for this to happen from the moment he was caught.

Dec 30, 2006, 06:49 AM	#3
jp306 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Can't wait for the video to be posted.

Dec 30, 2006, 07:00 AM	#4
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	This is not technology news and I won't post it to front page. Moved to the political forum.

Dec 30, 2006, 11:58 AM	#6
Esaz666 BeardHeaven Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Uk,Earth,Universe,3rd dimention Posts: 298 Rep Power: 59	its taken quite a while for this to be done, the trial could have been handled better. Rest in peace, Live by the gun die by the gun.

Dec 31, 2006, 02:55 AM	Thread Starter #9
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Well I have the photo's taken from a news channel... not sure if Im allowed to post them here?