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.

[hole_n_one]

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[DoughtyOne]

I read the title and guessed who it was without reading further. Ramsey Clark is a shining example of the leftist ilk that strive to lead this nation, to it's utter destruction.

Didn't Clark serve under that no-account Carter? When that bastard was running for office, I had the same feeling I did when Clinton ran and that same feeling is coming back with Dean.

Where do the democrats come up with these pantywaist men for small states. First Georgia, then Arkansas and now Deleware, can they dig deeper in the barrel? I always tend to doubt it, then they prove they can to my consternation.

Sadly, the socialists in this nation will gladly vote for anyone with have an ounce of desire to destroy what took 200 years to build.

Can we just pitch in and buy them tickets to socialist Europe and be rid of them? Puuuuleeeeeeaaaaase!

[DoughtyOne]

Clarke is a bitter old SOB whose passing will be celebrated around my house. If he were the only person who hates what this nation stands for, as much as he does.

[Cogadh na Sith]

Yes!

Aw, that was way better than mine... But, at least I gave you the idea. That's why comedy writers work in teams

Good one!

[Mo1]

HA! .. you best start praying now

Oh .. or maybe we should start? ;0)

[Chad Fairbanks]

I'd recommend the latter ;0)

[I_love_weather]

What are you people yelling about?

Saddam deserves a REAL trial...a REAL lawyer. FOR GODS SAKE that is what we are FIGHTING for and our men are DYING FOR.

Have you people lost all your senses.

This is ABOUT FREEDOM! For IRAQ. It is NOT about a sham trial.

Get real...

[hole_n_one]

FINAL
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I hope Rush starts raggin' on the Bronco's Jake Plummer next week.

[LisaMalia]

Dershowitz, Cochran, Bailey, Garagos, Scheck, Kardashian, Sharipo...
I'm actually suprised they haven't all jumped on the Saddam bandwagon.
They obviously have no soul...not much difference between defending a murderer of one, as opposed to a murderer of thousands....

[Chad Fairbanks]

In fact, it's probably EASIER to defend a murderer of thousands, than it is to defend a murderer of one.

But maybe that's just me. ;0)

[LisaMalia]

Probably so.

[Ronin]

What the heck are you yelling at me about?

I never said he doesn't deserve a real trial, or a REAL lawyer. One can, IMO, justifiably argue if Clarke is competent to defend anyone, but if Saddam is stupid enough to hire him, that's his lookout.

[lowbridge]

Interesting photo from the article:

Jesus Christ, what hole did they pull him out from?

[ALOHA RONNIE]

NEVER FORGET


...RAMSEY CLARK aided...

...our Terrorist Enemy...

...Communist North Vietnam's...

...Dictator HO CHI MINH...

...against US and FREEDOM...

...throughout the Vietnam War.


The Enemy is now Within...
and always has been.


Signed:.."ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer / Vet-U.S. 7th Cavalry's Opening Days of the Vietnam War 1965-66

http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_collection.htm
(Photos)


NEVER FORGET

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

If Saddam hires Clark, nobody would deny him an insanity defense.

[LisaMalia]

Jesus Christ, what hole did they pull him out from?

Jesus Christ had nothing to do with it... but I'm sure he's taking this all in....

[MinuteGal]

I can't think of anyone I'd rather see defend Saddam than ole Ramsey. He doesn't have the physical or mental capacity any more to stay the course in a trial of this magnitude and complexity.

He'd only do well if Judge Ito was presiding.

Leni

[squidly]

I am amazed at the idea that a vigorous defense of someone accused of a crime is now deemed treasonous.

Not at all. But Ramsey Clark is a treasonous bastard. I'm guessing from you're statements that you're not overly familiar with his "career."

[Post Toasties]

Too bad Clarke wasn't practicing law 60 years ago. He could has had his ass kicked defending Nazis at Nuremburg.

[Post Toasties]

Too bad Clarke wasn't practicing law 60 years ago. He could have had his ass kicked defending Nazis at Nuremburg.