Saddam Hussein Hanging LIVE Thread

[AVNevis]

Since it now seems very imminent, I decided that it was an appropriate time to start this up. Links to information and pictures (if we get them) can be posted here.

[geopyg]

".....the Bathists might throw in the towel..."

You funny!

[Diddle E. Squat]

That is a good short story. You can read it online.

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Yep, that story made quite an impression on me in high school, one that I never forgot. Thanks for the link.

[dogbyte12]

I think there will be Sunni violence. Then Shia retaliation. It goes with the territory. They probably have some big bomb cooked up to "mourn" papa SoDamned Insane.

[TexKat]

Keep me ping to the happenings for the next couple of hours. I am on my way home. See you in a bit.

[GitmoSailor]

Thanks for the PCShowBuzz link. I want to see this history Live!!!!! errrh Dead!!!

[xsmommy]

is that another recipe thread? : )

[Petronski]

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Basic cornbread:

to every cup of cornmeal:

1 egg beaten
1/2 cup soured milk or buttermilk
1tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt.

Couldn't resist.

From Ynet News:


Updates
State Department: Saddam remains in US custody
(20:47 , 12.29.06)
Saddam may hang within hours - Iraqi source
(19:54 , 12.29.06)
Iraqi judge says Saddam will be executed by Saturday at the latest
(19:08 , 12.29.06)
US hands over Saddam to Iraqi authorities

[Hemingway's Ghost]

Since you mentioned it, while we wait, we might as well have something to look at:

[OldFriend]

Actually I wish we could bake saddam's head in an oven along side a large roasting pig.

[Indy Pendance]

that story made quite an impression on me in high school, one that I never forgot

Same here, you're welcome.

[martin_fierro]

GALLOWS CAKE RECIPE

1 3/4 cups (175 grams) sifted cake  flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar, divided
2 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Filling:

1/4 cup strawberry puree (sauce) or 1/4 cup of your favorite jam

While eggs are still cold separate the eggs, placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another bowl. Cover the two bowls with plastic wrap and allow the eggs to come to room temperature before using (about 30 minutes).

In a mixing bowl sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat the butter until soft (about 1-2 minutes). Add 3/4 cup (150 grams) of the sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.

With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and milk, in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour. In a clean bowl of your electric mixer, with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup (50 grams) of sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. With a rubber spatula gently fold a little of the whites into the batter to lighten it, and then fold in the remaining whites until combined. Do not over mix the batter or it will deflate.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Cool the cakes in their pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Place a wire rack on top of the cake pan and invert, lifting off the pan. Once the cakes have completely cooled, wrap in plastic and place the cake layers in the freezer for at least an hour. (This is done to make filling and frosting the cakes easier.)

[dsc]

"might this incident have been caused by circumstances/conditions (perhaps which arose suddenly) that the Captain could not have foreseen? Might these deaths have happened in spite of all safety procedures having been observed?"

It is a moral certainty that there are men locked and loaded, just waiting for the news to surge into the streets and try to create chaos. How many, I have no idea, but they're probably streaming in from Syria, Iran, and Pakistan.

One can only hope that the security forces will be poised to shoot them as they slime out from under their rocks.

[Rudder]

When the chips were down he couldn't/wouldn't really deliver anything useful. So off he went.

Or, he gave what we wanted, and we said, "Thanks."

And off he went, muttering, "Boy, that's some gratitude..."

[cardinal4]

I saw that short movie in High School, too.

[FreeReign]

It might be that the Bathists might throw in the towel.

The ones with NE ski timeshares will.

[syriacus]

I'm personally opposed to the death penalty, but
I wouldn't want to impose my morals on the Iraqi people.

[xsmommy]

i'm sure it's as delish as it is attractive!

[Chuck54]

Wonder where he will be buried.

If Clinton were still the Prez he may be granted a waiver and be buried at Arlington.