[Oldeconomybuyer]

A UN-brokered sanctuary for a brutal dictator who murdered tens of thousands of innocent civilians and operates torture chambers for citizens who disagree with his regime sounds about right for the UN.

[way-right-of-center]

Anyone but me get the impression the UN is thinking that they are gonna be left holding the bag after the US goes in without them, and now they are scrambling to grab whatever they can? "The UN Controlling the Oil Fields" etc, instead of the Iraqi people controlling their own oil.

I'm thinking that the UN is worried that they might not be viewed in the best light ( wonder why ?) by the recently liberated people of Iraq. Hmm...wonder who the people of Iraq would be more inclined to sell their oil to, those who freed them, or those who conspired against them?

By the way, I'm not arguing this is a "war for oil" just a byproduct of liberation. Any comments?

[al_again]

I highly doubt that Sadam would take the offer but, if he would, this would be much preferable to going to war. There are economies of scale; all of our national interest goals would be achieved and there would be no major loss of life. I pray he take this option.

[Maceman]

A UN-brokered sanctuary for a brutal dictator who murdered tens of thousands of innocent civilians and operates torture chambers for citizens who disagree with his regime sounds about right for the UN.

Not to mention the billions he will have at his disposal to cause mischief and fund terrorists. OBL only had around $200 million. Think what a free Saddam could do for terrorism with his billions.

This guy has to die.

[JimRed]

A UN-brokered sanctuary for a brutal dictator who murdered tens of thousands of innocent civilians and operates torture chambers for citizens who disagree with his regime sounds about right for the UN.

Hey, he could always have a mysterious "accident" a few months or years down the road....