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Iraq
Saddam Hussein Transferred to Iraqi Custody; Judge Says He'll Be Executed by Saturday
2006-12-29
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Lawyers representing Saddam Hussein say the condemned former leader is no longer in U.S. custody. The transfer is one of the last steps necessary before Iraq executes the former dictator.

An Iraqi judge told the Associated Press Saddam will be executed by Saturday at the latest.

A U.S. source in Baghdad said Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki wanted to carry out the Butcher of Baghdad's execution as early as Thursday night, but that it was delayed for logistical reasons, and because of confusion over the Iraqi constitution and the law that governs the tribunal that convicted him of murder.

Al-Maliki said "our respect for human rights requires us to execute him, and there will be no review or delay in carrying out the sentence."

The Iraqi prime minister said those who oppose the execution of Saddam were insulting the honor of his victims. His office said he made the remarks in a meeting with families of people who died during Saddam's rule. "Nothing and nobody can abrogate the ruling" upholding Saddam's sentence, al-Maliki said.
Posted by:Sherry

#18  PJ again
Okay Really This Time: Saddam has been handed over to Iraqi authorities. All of the paperwork is done and the execution could occur “at any time.” (live broadcast)
Posted by: Sherry   2006-12-29 15:00  

#17  I was watching CNN International this morning and they were practically crying over the demise of Saddam. Flush this turd today.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2006-12-29 14:37  

#16  I would like to download a sound file of his neck cracking to use as my "You've Got Mail" alert.
Posted by: Penguin   2006-12-29 14:17  

#15  The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

Thomas Jefferson
Posted by: Baba Tutu   2006-12-29 14:17  

#14  Hang him high
or hang him low
Hang him fast
or hang him slow
Hang him from a roof top
or hang him down below
Hang him by the neck
or hang him by a toe
Just freakin hang him
and then letÂ’s go

Posted by: Phomoth Omolunter5945   2006-12-29 14:14  

#13  From Pajama Media:
Back and Forth: Now there are unconfirmed reports that Saddam remains in US Military custody. “We are absolutely certain that Saddam has not been handed over to Iraqi authorities,” according to FNC Iraqi and state department sources. (live broadcast)
So who knows?
Posted by: Sherry   2006-12-29 13:52  

#12  Not happy at all that he's no longer in US custody. Nope, don't like that one bit.
Posted by: Cruling Throtch3715   2006-12-29 13:46  

#11  Tan me hide when I'm dead, Fred.
Tan me hide when I'm dead.
So we tanned his hide when he died, Clyde,
and that's it hangin'on the shed.
Posted by: Rolf Harris   2006-12-29 13:40  

#10  So Long,
Farewell,
Auf Weidersane
Good Bye ee!
Posted by: The Von Trapps   2006-12-29 13:28  

#9  Updates from Iraq the Model:

Updates:

-Tariq Harb, Iraq's most famous judicial expert who's been following and commenting on the trial since the beginning said he expected the execution to take place in the next few hours.

-The Sadrist said they would return to the cabinet and parliament after Saddam is executed.

-Bahaa' al-Aaraji, a Sadrist and member of the parliament's legal commission told al-Iraqiya TV that two execution sites have been prepared; one in the IZ and one in another location he wouldn't disclose.

-Al-Aaraji told al-Iraqiya TV that the government is asking clerics whether it's allowed to carry out executions during religious holidays. He added that he expects Saddam to be executed no later than noon tomorrow.
Posted by: Sherry   2006-12-29 13:22  

#8  I await the Boston Globe's tear stained obituary...
Posted by: tu3031   2006-12-29 13:10  

#7  Any American who protests / mourns openly upon Saddam's execution should be photographed, quoted and published in all the blogs possible. We'll find them in all the usual moonbat hideouts.

We must ridicule these people. Not harm them, ridicule them. We must make sure ordinary Americans know which side the nutroots and moonbats are on.
Posted by: Steve White   2006-12-29 12:58  

#6  Can we get that English opera gal to sing this time?
Posted by: Shipman   2006-12-29 12:58  

#5  Real reason: did not want to interfere with the bowl games.

but doesn't matter; just get the rope stretched now! we be burning daylight.
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2006-12-29 12:51  

#4  Al-Maliki said "our respect for human rights requires us to execute him, and there will be no review or delay in carrying out the sentence." Gotta love the logic!
Posted by: 49 Pan   2006-12-29 12:45  

#3  Saddam had a farewell meeting with two of his half-brothers on Thursday, his lawyers said, adding that the fallen dictator was in high spirits. A third half-brother and another aide are also condemned to die for crimes against humanity.

Probably gave the two half-brothers those numbered Swiss bank account numbers...

Posted by: BigEd   2006-12-29 12:42  

#2  If he's a hangin' there with a hood over his head, how do we know it's him?
Posted by: BigEd   2006-12-29 12:32  

#1  Baghdad's time zone is GMT + 3, which is EST + 8. Just FYI.
Posted by: Jonathan   2006-12-29 12:15  

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