SADDAM CAPTURED - Tony Blair's Reaction

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[Happy2BMe]

SADDAM CAPTURED

Tony Blair has confirmed that former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has been captured alive in his home town of Tikrit.

Mr Blair said in a statement that Saddam was seized last night at around 3am this morning.

The British Prime Minister said the arrest "removes the shadow" of his return from Iraq and "gives an opportunity for Saddam to be tried in Iraqi courts".

Reports say Saddam was "dug out of a cellar" from a house in a poverty-stricken area during a raid by US forces, backed by Kurdish troops.

It is claimed that DNA tests have been carried out and his identity confirmed.

Saddam was apparently found with a suitcase containing half a million dollars worth of cash.

Ahmad Chalabi, leader of the Iraqi National Congress, has said Saddam will probably be put on trial.

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A spokesman for the INC said: "We are 100% sure Saddam has been detained by American forces."

A top Iraqi official said US administrator Paul Bremer called Iraqi leaders by telephone to tell them the news.

The US Defence Department is still refusing to confirm the reports but 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. It is not known who the speaker will be.

The news is spreading around Iraq rapidly and hundreds of exultant people have taken to the streets of Kirkuk and Baghdad firing weapons into the air in celebration.

Last Updated: 11:14 UK, Sunday December 14, 2003

[Happy2BMe]

"The British Prime Minister said the arrest "removes the shadow" of his return from Iraq and "gives an opportunity for Saddam to be tried in Iraqi courts".

Looking like he will be tried by the Iraqis.

Tony may be able to retire in England after all.

[zarf]

Bump for Tony.

[SkyPilot]

Saddam Captured!

"Dammit!"

[britishtim]

Even though I am not a Labour supporter, I think that Tony Blair deserves a lot of credit in the Iraq conflict. HOOORAY that Saddam has been captured.

[joesnuffy]

The world gets another Christmas present...
Nothing like the first one of course
but a great relief of the people of Iraq
Thank you Lord Jesus

[metalboy]

The Arab Hitler is finally caught. Could it get any worse for the `rats?

[Happy2BMe]

Saddam Captured!

"Dammit!"

Hillary to Troops: Support for War Fading
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[JSteff]

"backed by Kurdish troops"

We better not forget these people. The Kurds have done so much for us. First the played a blocking harassing force role for us in the war and now they aid in his capture at his home town.. not exactly their easiest ground to operate in.

We too often have left allies out to dry.. the Lao come directly to mind. Let's not forget them and be sure the people of Iraq know how we feel about them. They need to to be part of that countries government.

Kudos to them and to our supremely brave troops over there. What a great job they are doing. It is a long way to go, but this is a huge (not hugh) step.

[Robert Drobot]

James Carville becomes a Republican attack dog?????

[metalboy]

That pic says it all about that bonafide psychotic b*tch. Can you imagine if a US Senator went over to Europe to visit our troops during WW2 and said that crap? "There are many questions at home about the Roosevelt administrations policies. The US could eventually lose the war in Europe...bla bla" Yeah, thanks for the lift b*tch. With support like that who needs enemies? Hitlery Clinton, todays Tokyo Rose. Like I said many many times before, nothing matters more to Hitlery Clinton than power. She`s a bonafide sociopath who should be absolutely nowhere near anything having to do with decision making for other people, never mind politics. That woman would sell out her own mother for a freggin` vote. Let`s not forget how she put the lives of New Yorkers in danger by getting her husband to pardon the FALN terrorists (who refused to renounce violence if pardoned) all for a few freggin` votes as well. This nut wasn`t even elected yet, and here she was already screwing over New York big time. I don`t even have to guess that she`s gonna open her big yap about this Saddam capture as well. "Yes, he was captured, but at what cost? How many lives were lost? Was it worth it? Bla bla bla bla"

[endthematrix]

I need a Saddam captured poster gif!!!

[jocon307]

Go TONY!

I love TONY, I have always loved TONY and he has exceeded my expectations.

TONY & W, how lucky I am to live now.

OK, I get a little crazy, but I mean well, I really do!

[Happy2BMe]

Damn!!

There goes our CONTRACTS!

[Happy2BMe]

FReepmail me when you find it.

:~)

[Happy2BMe]

"Yeah, thanks for the lift b*tch!"

[putupon]

WOOHOO!

Don't sweat it Saddam, your lawyers on his way, and your punk Chirac has already said he's willing to post the bail.

[F14 Pilot]

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL...
I can't help laughing......
LOL
Damn......LOL~~~!

[dglang]

not only hugh, but series

[MissouriForBush]

Yes, Tony Blair is a LEADER, God bless him. I know plenty of Americans who plan to spend their future tourist dollars in Britain as a way of saying thank you to our loyal British allies.

[Grampa Dave]

Bravo to Mr Tony Blair, our ally in removing the scumbag $oddomite from power.

Below is $oddomite's first thought when he was captured: