Posted on 12/30/2006 5:28:50 AM PST by Chairman_December_19th_Society
As we settle into the nighttime of dispair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!!
Good morning!!
We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!!
It's over, he's gone. Saddam Hussein was hung last night in Iraq at just after 10 PM ET, or just after 6 AM ET local time.
The person who filmed the execution said that he saw fear in Saddam's eyes while he was on the gallows.
United States troops are said to be ready for a surge in violence, but the biggest event so far was spontaneous celebrating in Baghdad streets. The Government did not impose a 24-hour curfew.
A last minute appeal was lodged into the United States court system. The United States District Court summarily dismissed the measure, saying it had no jurisdiction over foreign matters.
Saddam was asked if he had anything to say, and he answered: "No, I don't want to." He did, however, say somthing before he was hung. His last words are: "'God is great. The nation will be victorious and Palestine is Arab."
True to the end, however, those who have no respect for human life, but coach themselves as watchers of human rigts, said things like that of Richard Dicker, director of Human Rights Watch's International Justice Program: "Saddam Hussein was responsible for massive human rights violations, but that can't justify giving him the death penalty, which is a cruel and inhuman punishment." In response to Mr. Dicker--one cannot hold life sacred unless one is willing to hold those repsonsible for taking in wihtout cause to the highest penalty. Fortunately, for Iraq, that has now come to pass, and the healing for many hundreds of thousands may begin.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
See you next year....:-)
I am going to turn off my computer and won't be turning it back on until next year....Love and hugs, ABC
So. Here I am. Alone at ATRW on New Year's Eve.
Hubby has gone to bed.
You're not alone, IG.
I'm just not very festive tonight...
Food Channel is running a marathon of the weirdo cake bakery show, and I am not interested. I am getting pretty sleepy.
Tomorrow we take down the tree and start getting the house back to normal.
Prayers for all who need them.
We're watching Packer football and in between.. country music on FNC.
I'll share....POP!!
Happy New Year, my friend!
Either we lead a dull life or we are blessed with wonderful families and friends. I choose the later.
I never really cared for the out of the home New Year's celebrations.
Happy New Year, everyone!
I understand. I just read your post asking for prayer for your barber friend. Please know I'll add him to my prayer list.
Happy New Year.
I'm not even going to try to stay up any later.
I'm not into the food channel, and the cowboy channel leaves something to be desired to nite, so it's HGTV for me.
Happy New Year, ong.
Oh crud!! Brett's tearing up. What a heart he has for his team, family and friends!
With every accomplishment there seems to be a small temporary setback, especially, when it comes to medication.
As much as we would love to have you home, Kay, your hospital care is far more important, at the moment.
BTW, just read the love on this thread and ATRW. Please don't get frustrated because there is no need to respond right now. Your previous post tell us what is in your heart.
Love you, Kay.
Happy New Year to all of you.
Looks like everyone missed the New Year's moment
Well.....
I fell asleep around 8:30
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