BIG FISH IN U.S. NET

New York Post ^ | 4/25/03 | NILES LATHEM

[kattracks]

Holds valuable info.

April 25, 2003 -- WASHINGTON - Tariq Aziz, one of the most recognizable and infamous figures from Saddam Hussein's regime, has surrendered to U.S. forces, Pentagon officials said last night.

Aziz, who was Iraq's foreign minister and then deputy prime minister, gave up to U.S. forces in the Baghdad area this week after days of negotiation through an intermediary, military sources said.

[onyx]

Before the first missle was launched, old hoot-owl face swore he'd NEVER surrender! Oh well, he lied.

[powderhorn]

He prolly turned himself in because he was so embarrassed about being so low of a card. Had to turn himself in...because they wouldn't come and get him.

[kattracks]

These guys were awful quick to tell the peons that they should become martyrs for the cause, but when push comes to shove, they save their own skins as quick as they can.

[onyx]

The ones still in Baghdad must have believed Baghdad Bob!

[kattracks]

Speaking of Baghdad Bob, did you see this?

Even Bush is fan of Iraqi information minister

[Cap Huff]

I read a couple of days ago that the Pentagon says that other than the four aces, the others in the deck of 55 are in no particular order. I wish I could remember the thread where this info appeared. I will guess that Aziz would really be among the top ten.

[painter]

"I read a couple of days ago that the Pentagon says that other than the four aces,"

Sadam and his two sons are three of the aces.Who is the fourth ace?

[Cap Huff]

I had to look that one up on another thread. Here it is: Abid Hamid Mahmud al-Tikriti Presidential Secretary (WMD Release Authority) At large**

[powderhorn]

//I will guess that Aziz would really be among the top ten.//

I suspect you are right. The official line is that he had very little actual power, but it's reasonable to also say that he had very much influence.