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SADDAM HUSSEIN CAPTURED
SkyNews ^
| December 14, 2003
| Staff
Posted on 12/14/2003 2:16:57 AM PST by Bubba_Leroy
SADDAM HUSSEIN CAPTURED
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has been captured in his home town of Tikrit, according to reports.
There has been no independent verification of the news but Sky New's Foreign Editor Tim Marshall says the source of the news is usually reliable.
The US Defence Department says it has had no confirmation of the claims, which come from Iraqi Kurd leader Jalal Talabani, says the Iran news agency IRNA.
Hundreds of exultant people have taken to the streets of Kirkuk, firing weapons into the air in celebration.
A press conference has been announced for 12pm GMT.
In Baghdad, a spokeswoman for the US-led operation notified reporters that a "very important" announcement will be made at the press conference.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: aceofspades; ageofliberty; decapitation; husseincaptured; jalaltalabani; pl; saddam; viceisclosed; viceisclosing
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To: Dallas59
I'm sure there is much wailing and gnashing of teeth
321
posted on
12/14/2003 3:52:27 AM PST
by
Damagro
To: Drudge's minion
Hey, minion, wake up yer boss :) Still nuthin' on Drudge.
To: Damagro
Anyone else notice the significance that we let the Iraqi Governing Council break the news?! Smart people, those Bushies.
323
posted on
12/14/2003 3:53:31 AM PST
by
Timeout
To: kristinn
As much as I don't like Rather, the reporter in him comes out at times like this. Agree 100%. I woke up at 3:20 PST, flipped on the tv for some unknown reason and there was Dan. Would much rather hear the news from him than from Jennings or other miserable newscreeps. Rather was better during the actual war than other network types too. I wonder whether Rather will get another chance to interview Saddam on TV. THAT would be really interesting.
Thank God for Saddam's capture!
324
posted on
12/14/2003 3:54:05 AM PST
by
PoisedWoman
(Rat candidates: "What a sorry lot!" says Barbara Bush)
To: Finalapproach29er
We need Americans to guard him. Can't let him pull a suicide like Georing and other NAZIS. He is at the Baghdad Airport. CNN had an audio interview with Chalabi, who reported that it is Saddam and that he will be put on trial.
Dam, I just got me a big cup of hot coffee I thought I was going to get to see him dragged through the streets of Baghdad.
The Iraqis are shooting their guns and throwing candy all over the place.
325
posted on
12/14/2003 3:54:13 AM PST
by
TexKat
(Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
To: Bubba_Leroy
Kaite Couric: Hundreds of innocent Iraqi children were indirectly killed and injured by George Bush's actions, when people fired guns in the air to celebrate something or other late Saturday night. Some say this is a reason guns should be banned in America.
326
posted on
12/14/2003 3:54:32 AM PST
by
Lazamataz
("With an Iron Fist, We Will Lead Humanity to Happiness." - Translation of sign at Solovki Gulag)
To: PogySailor
You trust your mother but you cut the cards.......Ratherism
327
posted on
12/14/2003 3:55:08 AM PST
by
thesummerwind
(like painted kites, those days and nights, they went flyin' by)
To: All
I'm sure Saddam's cursing the Democrats for leading him to believe that we were bogged down in a quagmire in Iraq!! LOL!
328
posted on
12/14/2003 3:55:23 AM PST
by
Prime Choice
(Leftist opinions may be free, but I still feel like I'm getting ripped off every time I receive one.)
To: Dallas59
ROFLMAO !!!
329
posted on
12/14/2003 3:55:23 AM PST
by
11th_VA
(If you can read this IN ENGLISH - Thank a Veteran !!!)
To: Bubba_Leroy
Hallelujah!
My prayers have been answered.
God bless our troops and keep them safe.
330
posted on
12/14/2003 3:55:32 AM PST
by
RottiBiz
(Just a few dollars a month could end Freepathons.)
To: thesummerwind
In other words......we're not totally sure....
331
posted on
12/14/2003 3:55:54 AM PST
by
thesummerwind
(like painted kites, those days and nights, they went flyin' by)
To: Bubba_Leroy
WA-HOO !!!!!!
332
posted on
12/14/2003 3:56:29 AM PST
by
exnavy
To: RottiBiz
FNC: EU has a problem executing Saddamn.
To the EU: WHO ASKED YA??
To: Prime Choice
LOL!
To: Lazamataz
Yeah, that'll be her take all right!
335
posted on
12/14/2003 3:57:41 AM PST
by
ChemistCat
(THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION: ONE LONG ELECTION-EVE STUNT.)
To: Bubba_Leroy
More of Coalition troops; apparently the ones who captured Hussein.
Appearance when caputred; had fake beard, per CNN
336
posted on
12/14/2003 3:57:47 AM PST
by
TomGuy
To: Bubba_Leroy
OMG, they found Saddam in a basement digging a hole trying to bury himself...
Saddam Hussein really is a Democrat!
337
posted on
12/14/2003 3:58:23 AM PST
by
SBell
To: Bubba_Leroy
A press conference has been announced for 12pm GMT. -one minute to go!
To: SBell
Yep. Digging out the roaches and other vermin like the pests they are.
339
posted on
12/14/2003 3:59:33 AM PST
by
Maigrey
(If it's the lives of my men and their safety, I'd go through hell with a gasoline can.- LTC West)
To: Maigrey; Ragtime Cowgirl; ohioWfan; mystery-ak; Dog; AFPhys; BagCamAddict
I am trying to remember who was on our threads!Calling all situation room vets.Saddam is in custody!
340
posted on
12/14/2003 3:59:43 AM PST
by
MEG33
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