Ex-U.S. Attorney General Ready To Defend Saddam

IslamOnline.net ^ | Dec. 15 2003 | Mustafa Abdel-Halim

[Senator Pardek]

CAIRO, December 15 (IslamOnline.net) – Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsy Clarke expressed readiness Sunday, December 14, to act as defense lawyer for ousted Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, with western analysts suspecting the captured leader would be given fair trial.

"Certainly, why not. I am ready to act in his defense," Clarke told IslamOnline.net shortly after the U.S. confirmed the detention of Saddam near Tikrit.

Clarke, currently in Cairo to attend a two-day international anti-occupation conference, stressed that Saddam – however brutal – should be give a "fair, objective and impartial trial".

"Saddam must be domestically prosecuted first and - if this fails - he should be referred to an international court," said the former American official, known for his staunch opposition to the U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Iraq.

He doubted, however, that the ousted Iraqi president would be given such a fair trial.

Clarke averred that neither the U.S.-installed Interim Governing Council (IGC) nor the occupation forces is eligible to try the overthrown president.

"The IGC does not represent Iraq. It is Bush's council," said the former U.S. attorney general.

He noted that the Iraqi body was quick to say that DNA test proved the captured man was Saddam.

"Do you think that they can take the test themselves. They are puppets," Clarke maintained.

For the occupation forces to take over the trial, he dismissed this as a would-be ridiculous proposal.

"Occupation of Iraq is in itself an international crime" and runs counter to common decency and moral integrity.

Asked if Saddam could be taken to the International Criminal Court, the former U.S. attorney general whimsically ruled out the suggestion, noting Washington does not even recognize the court.

[Luis Gonzalez]

It's still has to be some measure of comfort to know that he was punished for his crimes.

[NittanyLion]

Oh yeah? And what might that be?

[Catspaw]

I got a call from the Red Cross at the office a couple years ago, asking for a donation. After I burned the ear of the poor telephone solicitor as to why I wouldn't give them a dime (not allowing Israel's version of Red Cross in to the International Red Cross/Red Crescent, while the Palestinians were using their ambulances to transport terrorists and bombs), they've never called again.

There's no doubt in my mind where the Red Cross' politics stand. And that's with ANSWER and ANSWER-like orgs.

[squidly]

Clark, insufferable as he is, is not guilty of treason

We'll just agree to disagree on that, I guess. I'm not calling him treasonous just because he wants to defend Saddam, btw.

[NeoCaveman]

IMPEACH RAMSEY CLARK – ANTI-U.S. TRAITOR

Isn't he the ANSWER guy and ANSWER is supports North Korea, sounds like Treason to me.

Hang 'em

[CyberCowboy777]

I understand you position on this issue. I was simply reinforcing your point.

why are there so many interpretations and disagreements on the same text.

Men. We like to interpret, to twist, to use. Any time the Bible is used for power, or money, or gain - Distrust the speaker. The Bible is not for building Nations of Men or Men of Power - it is for filling the Book of Life.

[Mo1]

I know that, but Clark, insufferable as he is, is not guilty of treason, he's simply exercising his right as an American citizen to free political speech

Yes, Clark has every right in this country to defend a murdering dictator

And We have every right to call him for what he is

[Cogadh na Sith]

You would have been proud of me...

As soon as I saw the title: "Ex-US Attorney General..." I went into the 'Mighty Carnak' mode: I put my head against the screen and said: "The Senile Imbecile Ramsey Clark!"

You should have heard Ed McMahon laugh and laugh.

[Chad Fairbanks]

I'm not trying to be a jerk, and I have no major problems with Catholocism (other than the fact that ya all are a buncha graven image worshipping heathens heh heh heh just kidding) but sometimes, even the best of men can make bad decisions.

I have no emotional baggage at stake in this issue really. I just don't think that when someone criticizes something about the Holy See that it constitutes anti-catholic bigotry. That is really my only point :0)

[CyberCowboy777]

Wuss.

[Gracey]

Yeah, let Ramsey Clark have at it and take Jimmy Carter with him

Don't forget Noam Chomsky, and perhaps Hillary too.

[arasina]

"Have at it" is right. We can watch the implosion.

P.S. Will you include me on your whatever-it's-titled ping list please?

[NeoCaveman]

I just don't think that when someone criticizes something about the Holy See that it constitutes anti-catholic bigotry. That is really my only point :0)

Fair enough. I think us Catholics are a touch too thin skinned. Of course given the history of the U.S. (no Irish need apply) and the mother country (good old Queen Bess yick), we are a bit too touchy for a reason.

I only jumped in to point out that a pope can say something dumb without invalidating the beliefs of a billion people

Sleep well. It's late here on the east coast :-)

[kitkat]

***Ditto. I will also never understand those who think the Vatican is infallible.***

Chad, the Pope is NOT infallible except for very limited things. In fact, the areas are so rare that I cannot even name one for you. But he is NOT infallible in everything. Thinking the Pope is infallible in everything is a common misunderstanding by those without Catholic teaching.

[CurlyBill]

If you found him in a pit, you must aquit!!

[NeoCaveman]

(other than the fact that ya all are a buncha graven image worshipping heathens heh heh heh just kidding)

Hey you forgot cannibalistic Mary worshippers

LMAO :-)

[Porterville]

Spiritually, I have no problem wishing horrible things on liberals.

[Porterville]

Spiritually, I have no problem wishing horrible things on liberals.

[Buck W.]

What will Hanoi Jane's role in the trial be?

[hole_n_one]

Britney Spears....Benji......Ramsy Clarke

Name a slut, a mutt and a nut.