Wow... too wierd... just as I read your post, LIVE365 station started playing Sinatra, New York.... Now THAT'S spooky.
Links regarding the relationship between Saddam and OBL are here, including a link to that Iraqi newspaper in July 2001 which PROVES Saddam knew 9/11 was coming.
Of course, in the leftist's worldview, they just think OBL decided to gossip a little with Saddam and let him in on the big secret.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1127451/posts