OK this is the thread to discuss anything related to executing Saddam, from the trial, the capture, the lead up and now what appears to be the execution in the next hour or so. any comments welcome. Btw I have a thought below the fold.... WHAT IF
What if he manages to escape at the last minute? What would this do to the situation in Iraq? Or to George Bushes plans for a new strategy there? would this finally collapse King Georges reign?? Thoughts?? Ideas??? Discuss away...
Other thoughts: is it even right to execute him? Does the death penalty apply in this case? Would we be better off keeping him alive? All kinds of possibilities here...
as this is published it is reported at CNN he has been turned over to the Iraqis and that they are going to execute him before midnight local time, as there is a religious holiday starting Saturday, and executions are prohibited during religious holidays.
Ill update this as news is posted..
UPDATE:
Fox news is reporting that the execution warrant has been signed. I have no clue where they get there info from..
UPDATE:
MSNBC is reporting that the execution may be delayed a week due to the holiday...
UPDATE:
10:18 pm swiss time, 2 hours behind baghdad.
now cnn is reporting there might be a delay, the headline story there just changed.
UPDATE:
10:24 pm swiss time
Fox is reporting that American troops are braced for a major outbreak of violence upon his execution.
UPDATE:
10:27 pm swiss time
CNN is reporting that lawyers in DC are seeking an injunction in an american court blocking the execution.
TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION UPDATE:
10:35 swiss time
pres and misses Bush are hiding in an armored vehicle due to a tornado warning in texas. FOX news has the biggest headline on this. I am not making this up...