Ex-Saddam deputy urges rejecting talks ping.
Izzy - the Ace of Diamonds is still out there.
A former top deputy to Saddam Hussein has urged followers in a letter to turn down proposals for reconciliation talks with the United States or the Iraqi government, according to former Baath party members outside Iraq familiar with the letter. It is unclear if the message from Izzat Ibrahim, Saddam's former vice president and now a fugitive with a $10 million bounty on his head, is being followed. But it appears aimed at blunting a flurry of diplomacy to stabilize Iraq, including efforts by several Arab governments to persuade Iraqi Sunni insurgents to lay down arms and join reconciliation efforts... The letter comes at a time when Saddam's followers are taking steps to regroup and regain political influence outside Iraq _ including forging ties with other Sunni-dominated Arab governments and setting up Internet sites to get their message out.It is unclear if the message is being followed? How about, It is clear if the message is being followed up by finding and killing Izzat Ibrahim. Just call me vindictive... thanks for the topic and ping, TexKat.
It'll be interesting to see if Saddam has a reaction to this statement. I remember several months ago, al Douri issued a statement as leader of the Iraqis and Saddam had a fit. He was furious that the upstart would dare to ignore that Saddam still considered himself the active and legitimate head of state, even from jail.
I believe Saddam said that al Douri's nose should be cut off for his insolence!