[Illbay]

Sorry, but that's just an asinine statement.

The Iraqis never "chose" Saddam. He was a thug who used a secret police system, and widespread informant network, to keep his people oppressed.

The Iraqis are no more cowardly than the other 80% of the world that has suffered under dictatorship at one time or another.

[Rain-maker]

Who supported Saddam's rise to power? Santa Claus?

Saddam had support from the Iraqis or they would of hung him from the rafters when he made his move.