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2003-02-17 Iraq

First Defection from Top Rank of Saddam Regime

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Posted by Anders (Norway) 2003-02-17 09:34 pm|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Although Adib could have some good information I am really suspicious about the way this story has come together. Adib could be an important piece to the puzzle that the world is trying to put together on the Fedayeen and other parts of Saddams war machine. But being quite the skeptic, I think this guy could be a Plant. Would Saddam actually let top officials with important information to leave the country on such a medial reason. And imagine this, an individual that would posess important information defects and then comes forward and says, aw no Iraq has none of those bad things we are a nation of peace. I only defected to save my life from the American Bombs. If Saddam has arranged this scenerio it could make us all look very foolish and feed France and Germanys stance. I look forward to following this story as it pans out, and I do hope this guy spills the dirt on Saddam..

Posted by bobbing4kittens 2003-02-17 08:39:55|| 2003-02-17 08:39:55|| Front Page Top

#2 If Saddam wanted to put out a plant,I don't think he'd send anyone who really knew about stuff - the lure of turning a fake defection into a real one is too great right now.One thing we know about Saddam is that he has a paranoid personality - he trusts nobody.

Posted by El Id 2003-02-17 09:57:40|| 2003-02-17 09:57:40|| Front Page Top

#3 This is a re-run on this story. It was posted on the 14th. I haven't heard any further details since then.

Posted by Fred 2003-02-17 10:02:48|| 2003-02-17 10:02:48|| Front Page Top

#4 "Welcome to Giggle Island, Mr. Shaaban. I'll be interrogating you for the next four to eight weeks..."

Posted by mojo 2003-02-17 18:58:35|| 2003-02-17 18:58:35|| Front Page Top

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