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2005-08-03 Iraq-Jordan

Saddam's Lawyers Won't Attend Proceedings

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Posted by Fred 2005-08-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 As you'll all be shocked to hear, Saddam's defense team is an asshat festival on wheels. First he was "attacked"; then they backed down on that, but insisted that still, somehow, there was something to apologize for. There's video -- trust me, nothing of significance happened.

In a way, it's a shame that Saddam won't have an F. Lee Bailey, but instead a gaggle of William Kunstlers. One of the most valuable things about the trials will be documenting the record of horrible crimes and abuses, and the best way to cement a solid case is to have it vigorously, intelligently, and unsuccessfully challenged. As this little episode shows, we're not likely to see much of that .....

Posted by Verlaine in Iraq 2005-08-03 00:25|| 2005-08-03 00:25|| Front Page Top

#2 "Does the defense have anything to say? Well? [tap, tap, tap] Is this thing on? Hello? If not, we'll proceed straight to the penalty phase ...."

Posted by AzCat 2005-08-03 01:26|| 2005-08-03 01:26|| Front Page Top

#3 Good, they didn't attend at Nuremberg either!

Posted by smn 2005-08-03 02:46|| 2005-08-03 02:46|| Front Page Top

#4 These threats against our legal system are only the beginning.
Let's just put Saddam back in that hole they found him in, we shouldn't have "rescued" him.
If they don't return get a court appointed lawyer?

Posted by Jan 2005-08-03 13:14|| 2005-08-03 13:14|| Front Page Top

#5 The last thing this trial will be about is Sammy. We got a bunch of lawyers lined up who want to become the Johnny Cochrane of Muslimland, not to mention Ramsey Clark and whatever US lefty bozos he drags over there with him. Think OJ was a circus? Might be nice if Sammy has a heart attack in his sleep.

Posted by tu3031 2005-08-03 13:21|| 2005-08-03 13:21|| Front Page Top

#6 Beyond political rhetoric and 3rd ring in the circus stunts there isn't a whole lot to do on behalf of folks like Saddam. What's the defense? I was just following orders. The columbian, shia, and amish (notorious king abner stolfus ring) drug gangs did it. I was sooo crazy I didn't comprehend my own evil ways. Self defense (gotta try real hard to keep the sociopathic smile off your face when you try that one). National security (mine not yours mr joe shia and kurd). Entrapment (Rummy made me do it I tell ya). The "Real Killers" TM did it and nobody cares. Damn Kuwaitis framed me. The loss of the potential entertainment of the absurd will be offset by reduced time and costs.

Posted by MunkarKat 2005-08-03 13:29|| 2005-08-03 13:29|| Front Page Top

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