Let's talk about support for Saddam Hussein. In a Fantasy Land, long ago, in 1983 and 1984, Iran was our enemy. Iran was fighting Iraq. Therefore Iraq was our friend. Rumsfeld went to Baghdad twice to meet our new friend the President of Iraq, and this led to the resumption of diplomatic relations. -- The Philadelphia Talk Radio Politics and Opinion Forum

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Date Posted: 07:46:37 05/06/03 Tue
Author: Chris Henry
Author Host/IP: cache9-2.ruh.isu.net.sa / 212.138.47.20
Subject: Let's talk about support for Saddam Hussein. In a Fantasy Land, long ago, in 1983 and 1984, Iran was our enemy. Iran was fighting Iraq. Therefore Iraq was our friend. Rumsfeld went to Baghdad twice to meet our new friend the President of Iraq, and this led to the resumption of diplomatic relations.
In reply to: William 's message, "Among those were countries or states which were already involved in deceitful acts with Saddam. This is what has come to light. The French, Chinese, Russian, Syrians, and others have been complicit in supporting Saddam and contributing to the abuse of the Iraqi people, all while making like they were peace makers. Their hypocrisy has been revealed but you choose to ignore these and live in a fantasy land." on 06:07:48 05/06/03 Tue

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[> [> [> [> At the same time, the UN (no less) was reporting Iraq's use of chemical weapons against Iran. Our Ambassador at the time to the UN said "�We think that the use of chemical weapons is a very serious matter. We've made that clear in general and particular.� Tut, tut, boys will be boys. The US did not issue a call to arms - how could it, when Rumsfeld was glad-handing it with the Butcher of Baghdad. How about that for hypocrisy? -- Chris Henry, 07:48:00 05/06/03 Tue (cache10-2.ruh.isu.net.sa/212.138.47.29)

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