[blam]

"He also recommended the parliament refer the final decision to the Revolutionary Command Council, which is led by President Saddam Hussein, "to take the appropriate decision to defend the people of Iraq, their independence and dignity."

They must figure the odds are better for them in a war than to tell Saddam what he does not want to hear.

Let's Roll!

[mlo]

They must figure the odds are better for them in a war than to tell Saddam what he does not want to hear.

Exactly. The underlings can't take the chance of reccomending it, then having Saddam reject it.

[kidd]

They must figure the odds are better for them in a war than to tell Saddam what he does not want to hear.

This makes a lot more sense when you put it that way.

I guess its impossible to get an informed opinion if opinions are not allowed.