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| Iraq |
| Saddam: "I’m not dead! I’m getting better!" |
| 2003-04-01 |
| Associated press Tuesday, April 01, 2003 BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi information minister, reading a statement he said was from Saddam Hussein, called Tuesday for a jihad, or holy war, against the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Don't they ever not call for jihad? "The aggression that the aggressors are carrying out against the stronghold of faith is an aggression That's why they call 'em "aggressors," sport; 'cause they're aggressive, y'know! on the religion, the wealth, the honor and the soul and an aggression on the land of Islam," Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf said on national television. "Therefore, jihad is a duty in confronting them," he added, saying "those who are martyred The statement was issued as U.S. forces were reported within 50 miles of Baghdad and as B-52 bombers were pounding Republican Guard positions north of Karbala. The B-52s "Greatest Hits" collection is in heavy rotation on Armed Forces Radio. Saddam has delivered two "Oooh! Oooh! Mister Kotter! Call on me! I know why!" "Okay, Horshak, why?" "Uh, 'cause he's already dead." "Strike at them, fight them," the statement said. "They are aggressors, evil, accursed by God. You shall be victorious and they shall be vanquished. Keep charging across no man's land through a hail of artillery and machine guns! One of you'll get through eventually! Remember Paaschendale! "Fight them everywhere the way you are Banzai! |
| Posted by:Mike |
| #10 Clearly these lame ass speeches are the result of too much time spent with the 72 virgins. No quality time to create coherent prose. Or his NoKor speechwriter just had triplets. |
| Posted by: john 2003-04-01 15:34:34 |
| #9 Of course, we've already captured enough weapons and ammo to supply our entire army (not just what's in Iraq) for two years, so I think sadsack's generals are engaging in some very heavy dreaming. Dreams don't win wars. These donuts have a very unpleasant future ahead of them. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2003-04-01 15:00:16 |
| #8 Its clear what the Iraqi strategy is: They are waiting for the Coalition to run out of bombs, missiles, and bullets! It's a brilliant strategy when you think about it. Right after we run out of ammo, whoosh--we are in BIG trouble! |
| Posted by: Colonel Mike 2003-04-01 14:19:40 |
| #7 Saddam may very well be taking that eternal dirt-bath. Even if true, his plan is still in effect. Those left in Baghdad have much blood on their hands and they have every incentive to carry on the fight (have others do it for them) in hopes of saving their hides. They'll hold on until the last moment, then the rats will bolt. It's Berlin '45 all over again. |
| Posted by: Rex Mundi 2003-04-01 13:01:23 |
| #6 There's one piece of evidence which says Saddam is still alive: The Iraqi military keeps charging into the KZ south of Baghdad. An intelligent military commander would recognize it for what it was. |
| Posted by: Dishman 2003-04-01 12:38:31 |
| #5 "The Black Knight ALWAYS TRIUMPHS!" http://www.intriguing.com/mp/_scripts/knight.txt |
| Posted by: El Id 2003-04-01 12:26:46 |
| #4 I look forward to seeing him at the end of a rope. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2003-04-01 12:25:56 |
| #3 This guy doesnt rate as an "A-Team" player, he doesnt even have a mustache. Get a load of the schnozz on that guy!, he looks like Karl Malden! |
| Posted by: Frank Martin 2003-04-01 12:23:17 |
| #2 In all seriousness - does anyone know how many 'jihads' are floating out there - even a ballpark figure? Its ridiculous!!! |
| Posted by: Yosemite Sam 2003-04-01 12:21:53 |
| #1 Wow! Great speech. I think Al-Sahhaf is really coming into form. I look forward to seeing him on Larry King once this is all over. |
| Posted by: Dreadnought 2003-04-01 12:18:28 |