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| Iraq |
| Tales of the Tyrant: Saddam Hussein |
| 2003-03-27 |
| Perhaps not exactly a hard news item, but a fascinating (and long!) article about Saddam's motivations and personality. Some very interesting and terrifying anecdotes included. Article by Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down. |
| Posted by:Dar Steckelberg |
| #4 I printed this off, (maybe 25 pages) and it is a fantastic read. We have rightfully demonized Saddam, but for those of you History Channel buff's who want to understand better how this guy ticks, this is very well written. I also have a better perception of the "lack of Luv" we are getting from the "first of the liberated" and a better understanding of the fear 'raqi's have been living under and why they just aren't jumping up and down like they just won immunity challenge on Survivor. It will take some time for them to believe it. |
| Posted by: Capsu78 2003-03-27 14:58:12 |
| #3 kgb--I don't think they're the same article, although by the same author. Your link is more about the war and contemporary situation and mine is more about Saddam's background and persona. |
| Posted by: Dar Steckelberg 2003-03-27 12:53:14 |
| #2 I should have checked more closely before posting the same article! Bowden does his homework. I hope he's wrong in his assessment of the stuff that can go badly. |
| Posted by: kgb 2003-03-27 12:41:17 |
| #1 kgb--I don't think they're the same article, although by the same author. Your link is more about the war and contemporary situation and mine is more about Saddam's background and persona. |
| Posted by: Dar Steckelberg 3/27/2003 12:53:14 PM |