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Posted on 03/31/2003 9:56:03 PM PST by Sabertooth
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.
SADDAM AND SONS ON TV
Saddam with sons Uday (middle) and Qusay
Iraqi television has shown footage of Saddam Hussein alongside his two sons.
Last Updated: 05:28 UK, Tuesday April 01, 2003
Those would be the military advisors from France.
If Saddam wanted to reassure "his people" that he's still alive, he could certainly do so. I understand his reluctance to go on live TV, but a taped appearance with a newspaper dated within the last couple of days would do the trick. The lack of such a move makes me wonder...
And now, a little levity for those who haven't heard it:
Saddam's Vice President called a meeting of all of Saddam's doubles. He informed the doubles that Saddam was still alive. They cheered robustly. "But the bad news," said the Vice President, "is that he had lost an arm."
Oops, sorry................wrong TV show.
My guess is not quite dead. The uncertainty about his ultimate survival is the only thing keeping the Iraqis in play. They can't make a decision to fold or fight.
Have you noticed how relaxed they always seem (except for the first night)?
I think if I was fighting for my life, I would look a little more concerned.
ROFLMAO BUMP!!
Shemp.
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