Saddam and Sons on TV

Sky News ^ | April 1st, 2003

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SADDAM AND SONS ON TV

Saddam with sons Uday (middle) and Qusay

Iraqi television has shown footage of Saddam Hussein alongside his two sons.

He was seen in military uniform at a meeting of his top commanders.

It was the first time Saddam's eldest son, Uday, had been seen on video since the war began on March 20.

But it was not clear when the footage was taken.

Meanwhile, huge explosions have again rocked central Baghdad, sending clouds of smoke skywards around the presidential Old Palace compound near the Tigris River.

Earlier, warplanes and cruise missiles pounded the same compound, targeting a palace used by Saddam's younger son, Qusay.

Coalition bombers - including long-range B-1s, B-52s and B-2 "stealth" aircraft working together for the first time - pounded a string of targets in the city.

The US Defence Department said the air strikes had caused "a very significant weakening" of Iraqi forces.

And Iraqi commanders were moving Guard troops around to shore up their strength.

Also, Pentagon spokeswoman Tori Clarke said US officials had seen evidence that members of Saddam's family, and the families of senior Iraqi officials, had tried to flee the country.

When pressed for details she would not elaborate.

"We have seen some reports recently and I'll leave it at that," she said.

Last Updated: 05:28 UK, Tuesday April 01, 2003

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So they finally showed Uday, and it's April 1st.

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((((((growl)))))

[Howlin]

Doesn't everybody wear Armani suits to a war?

[JennysCool]

I saw Frank Sinatra on TV last night. He looked great.

[bart99]

Does anyone else think that Tori Clarke has NEVER given a straight answer at a press conference?

[Hank Rearden]

I saw Frank Sinatra on TV last night. He looked great.

Ahhhhaaaaa! LMAO.

[merrin]

SADDAM AND SONS ON TV

I used to love that show! I'm glad they're reviving it.

"I'm comin' to join ya, Khadijah!"

[Illbay]

And in the meantime "members of Saddam's family are trying to flee Baghdad."

"He's dead, Jim."

[Illbay]

Does anyone else think Torie Clarke has never received a straight QUESTION during a briefing?

[Illbay]

Not to mention there's an Elvis movie festival on AMC this weekend. Amazing how great he looks!

[Rome2000]

Well, America did elect Clinton twice and algore won the popular vote, so I figure they must know at least half of us will believe anything.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Iraqi television has shown footage of Saddam Hussein alongside his two sons.

[Torie]

Dead, totally dead. That is my guess, and I think it is a good one, and getting better all the time. What is amazing, it the will to fight for the dead. Apparently so many have an invested interest in the dead. May they join their mentor in increasing numbers soon. I'm not very intersted in trying to rehabilitate them in the new order, although no doubt some of the more clever will achieve that and prosper on this mortal coil.

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Is that son #3, Doofay Hussein?

[Allan]

Doesn't everybody wear Armani suits to a war?

They obviously keep a supply in their bunker
along with a staff to keep them cleaned and pressed.

[Howlin]

Exactly!

[Sabertooth]

I saw Frank Sinatra on TV last night. He looked great.

And the kids?

[Victoria Delsoul]

It's one of them for sure, lol.

[kcvl]

I thought everyone used pearl toilet paper holders and solid gold faucets too. That is while others were starving to death. These people are so damn evil it's unbelievable.