They say that he died with fear in his eyes but you can’t really tell in this grainy cell phone video:
The deposed leader, 69, shuffled to the gallows about 2pm Melbourne time carrying a copy of the Koran.
Hands bound behind his back and his ankles shackled, he asked guards to loosen his manacles but refused to let authorities cover his head with a black hood.
Then he was led to the trapdoor of the gallows, where, five minutes later, he died in “the blink of an eye”.
Among his last words was a Muslim profession of faith: “There is no God but God and Mohammed is his prophet.”
There is an official high-definition version but it still hasn’t been released:
The Iraqi government photographer who filmed this morning’s execution of ex-Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein used a Sony High-Definition video camera, according to wire reports.
There was no word when — or if — the execution video would be broadcast in high-def in Iraq and elsewhere. Newsweek reports that the video is 15 minutes long and shows Hussein from “close quarters” during his final moments.
The photographer has commented on the scene.
CNN breaks down the audio:
But a crude cell-phone video leaked less than 24 hours later goes much further — showing bitter exchanges between Hussein and his Shiite guards.
After Hussein offers prayers, the guards shout praise for Muqtada al-Sadr, the radical Shiite cleric whose father is believed to have been murdered by Hussein’s regime.
They chant, “Muqtada! Muqtada! Muqtada!”
Hussein smiles.
“Is this how you show your bravery as men?” he asks.
“Straight to hell,” someone shouts back at him.
“Is this the bravery of Arabs?” Hussein asks.
A sole voice is heard trying to silence the taunts.
“Please, I am begging you not to,” the unknown man says. “The man is being executed.”
Another shout, “Long live Mohammed Baqir Sadr” — referring to Muqtada al-Sadr’s father-in-law and a founder of the Shiite Dawa movement who was executed by the Hussein regime. Dawa is al-Maliki’s party.
The taunts continued, and the trapdoor dropped shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday. Hussein was hanged. (Watch Hussein’s last moments Video)
Immediately after, Shiite witnesses danced around his body, chanting celebratory slogans.
He was buried in Tikrit:
Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was buried Sunday in Awja, near Tikrit, according to a CNN journalist who witnessed the ceremony.
About 100 people, including the governor of Salaheddin, clerics, tribal leaders and relatives attended the event, which took place at 4 a.m. (0100 GMT).
Saddam Hussein’s relatives, including sons Uday and Qusay, are buried in the same cemetery. His sons were killed in a firefight with U.S. forces in 2003.
Iraq’s state-run television network, Al-Iraqiya, reported that the Iraqi government formally handed over Hussein’s body to Sheikh Ali al-Nida, leader of the Bou Nasser tribe, and the governor of Salaheddin. It was transported by the U.S. military.
The body was then taken to Hussein’s hometown of Tikrit, north of the capital, where members of the Bou Nasser tribe and clerics prayed over it, said a reporter for CNN who saw the body in Tikrit.
Blogs of War reader Greatcanine emails:
I thought you would like to post this. I put it together from the clandestine cellphone video filmed at the execution. The cellphone recorded flash photography during the post-hanging sequence and Saddam’s face is lit up for a second here and there. The sequence is chilling as it shows Saddam closing his eyes for the last time. I can get you larger files
You can see the image here. Shokk.com has one too.
Update 1/3/2006:
The person who recorded this video has been arrested by the Iraqi government.
Hot Air: I don’t know whose bright idea it was to let three punks in leather jackets and balaclavas take care of business instead of the Iraqi army, but the more I watch it, the more it looks like a hit instead of a state execution.
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December 30th, 2006 at 6:50 pm
The money shot…
http://www.shokk.com/blog/pages/saddams_neck
December 30th, 2006 at 7:05 pm
Unless the US handed him over to someone like al-Sadr’s men, there would always have been conspiracy theories about whether it was real or not. The Muqtada’s men were not “our” men.
December 30th, 2006 at 7:56 pm
Saddam Execution Video UNEDITED UNSENSORED…
Okay, if you want to see Saddam Hussein hung without the media censorship, here is a new video of his execution. The quality of the video isnt that great but it gives you a better sense of being there. If it bothers you, obviously dont watch. It ac…
December 30th, 2006 at 10:55 pm
I agree with hot air, letting the job done by those three amateurs punks in leather jackets and balaclavas looks like more like hit rather than a state execution. That guy, Sadam whatever he done bad, died like a man. Even in front of the death he has no fear. Those 3 punks in leather jackets are more affraid than him to be recognized, they don’t have even the balls to show off their face to the camera.
December 31st, 2006 at 12:41 am
Um… johnQL? Sorry, but I must disagree with you. Those five men (four with masks) did an exceptional job of stretching Saddam’s neck. It was very professional. If you were there and had their job, trust me, you’d wear a mask too (especially if you have a family). It’s Iraq for crying out loud.
December 31st, 2006 at 4:20 am
Shameful. Horrible. We’re back to the Middle Ages. Even Nazis had better treatment in their last moments.
Another lesson that won’t be learned, and another country being progressively destroyed by the right wing forces of the world.
December 31st, 2006 at 10:53 am
Yet we all seem to forget WHY he’s being hung. How come nobody cries for the parentless children from Saddams murders, the raped women and girls, the tortured and beaten boys and men…so on and so on. Remember why this happened.
December 31st, 2006 at 11:46 am
HELL YEAH!!!!!! FUCK THAT SON OF A BITCH ALL THE WAY TO HELL!!!!!!!!!!
December 31st, 2006 at 2:19 pm
Hey ricardo, i hope you dont read comic books for learning history dude. There are pictures of Goering peppered, pictures of other nazi big shots that were mangled. Saddam received a decent farewell i should say. And he probably took it like a man, but the bloke deserved it, so do a lot of muslim hotheads like him.
December 31st, 2006 at 2:48 pm
this man was a tyrant with no regard for other human life except his own…. but having this video on line for all to see makes us no better than him in some ways surely.
January 1st, 2007 at 7:27 am
wearing masks when killing some one?? Sounds like one of our swat teams…for crying out loud…even saddams lawyers were killed during the trial…To show your face during saddams hanging would mean sure reprisals for you, and your family,,,Wake up…
January 1st, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Saddam had it coming…and he got what he deserved. Too bad they treated one of the most significant execution in recent times like a 19th century lynching!! Even the appearance of vangeance or religious involvement could help trigger a civil war….and these idiots managed to include both in the video!! Down he went, and so did any respect for the new Iraqi goverment.
January 1st, 2007 at 2:03 pm
what about all the killings you white muthafuckers inflicted on so many americans…talking about terroists…this fucking governemnt is a terroists…idiots
January 1st, 2007 at 7:02 pm
HEY RICARDO
Lets hope the surviors of the Hollocoust dont read your comment i am sure they would say something differnt. Check your history books and don’t read between the lines.
January 1st, 2007 at 9:21 pm
He was a monster… agreed! But who created the moster? West did… ! West created Taliban! West Created Osama! West created Saddam, and West hasn’t stopped yet. WEST IS CREATING MUSHARRAF!!
January 1st, 2007 at 11:42 pm
is our president not guilty of the same thing,look how many lives he has taken,get in there and do the job and get out,he can not make that country like ours.there are more of those people over here than there are there,and have been here for more years than we know of.people had better be worring about whats going on over here more.
January 1st, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Most of u up here don’t have a clue what ur talking about if you want to see terriorists then look at Israel they are terriorists through and through they have done to the Palestinians/Lebanese what Hitler did to the jews and the holocaust wasn’t just about the jews millions of gypsy’s died as well but how come we never hear about the abuse they suffered.
Neil the West did create some of them up there but there definitely NOT and I repeat NOT creating Musharraf if anyone disagrees with the West they just come and bomb them and if Pakistan hadn’t sided with the West during there terriorist attacks on Afghanistan they would have been blown up as well so go get your facts right. The middle east\asia and any country that has the balls (e.g. Cuba) etc DOES NOT agree with any of the so called wars for democracy that are going on (i.e. Afghani and Iraqi). Iraq needs a strong leader that people feared what Saddam did or didn’t do or why he chose to do what he did only he will know and only God can judge I didn’t agree with what he did before but the man did die like a lion and not a coward that is for sure…..the video’s prove it. He may have killed but has bush/blair not done the same with their war on terror bullshit they (bush/blair) will have killed triple the number saddam ever did by the time this pointless war is over and the country is not on the brink of civil war it is in civil war and this war will now go on for years to come….so when will bush and blair be brought to justice for the number they have killed in afghanistan and iraq….they invaded both countries without any reason whatsoever…..no weapons of mass destruction have been found and they knew that even before they went in so the war they declared on Iraq is one of the biggest acts of terriorist activity that has taken place in the past decade or so even bigger than the twin towers….thats the facts.
Only when people realise that war is wrong no matter what the reasons and may i add the reasons have always got to do with money, power and status never religion then that is when we will truly have democracy!!!!!!!!!!!
January 2nd, 2007 at 1:47 am
have most of you forgotten why we are over there and does anyone remember 911 anymore and we should quit complaining about goverment and president and thank our troops for being over there to protect us and remember they signed up to give us freedom and so we can walk down our streets and be safe and not be blown up so stop complaing about the president and start supporting our troops who are doing there job THANK YOU TROOPS
January 2nd, 2007 at 6:31 am
Uh, yeah, I remember 9/11. More Americans have been killed and injured in Iraq since 2003 than were killed/injured in the tragic 9/11 attacks. And I seem to recall that Bush announced, in the day following 9/11, that Bin Laden was Public Enemy Number One. There were no ties between Hussein and 9/11, and no WMD. In fact, at the same time that the U.S. invaded Iraq, North Korea’s leader was very open about his WMD development and his then stated intention of attacking the U.S. or its interests/allies. It took our country a dozen or so years to go from Revolution (not invasion) to ratified Constitution. We had a very bloody Civil War about 70 years after that, and women could not vote until many decades after that. According to a noted historical scholar, there has not been the institution of a “democracy” follwing an invasion anywhere in the world in less than thirty years post-invasion. So, again, why did we go there and why is anyone surprised at the present situation there?
January 2nd, 2007 at 9:58 am
Robert, do yourself a favor and google all of the Democrats who stated that Saddam had WMD’s….you will find plenty!
January 2nd, 2007 at 10:37 am
We really disppointed of sadam’s hang. As a humanity basis all countries are trying to impliment to avoid on hanging judgement. But on sadam’s issue the humanity was kicked into hell. Today’s HERO Tomorrow’s ZERO. Because God is Hero for ever. Even the Dog have a power it will do a lot. So american government and people should be punished. By hanging of one person what will happen? There will be lot Sadams will rise. After September 11th America lost its Hero imagin. Now it is doing a roll of villian / commedian. I request american government and its friends, please do not do such kind of things. Because in future God will give a chance to someothers. That day America and its partners will go for Zero. God has given and blessed America a lot. But the americans are doing opposite to God’s blessings. Not only this giving right for Homo Sex, Lesbian sex and lot of sins. Please try to avoid these kind sins and make America as a God’s country.
January 2nd, 2007 at 11:56 am
What is wrong with this execution, is this video. Thx to the idiot that filmed this scene. Now he appears as a martyr who died in bad conditions but showed dignity, his burial place is becoming a place of pilgrimage… therefore thx to that idiot and to everyone watched the video.
January 2nd, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Even though he was a rotten man, and leader, I felt some remorse for him for the fact that anyone and their dog could watch him die. Was it not enough that he died, he has now paid for his sins.Let the man be buried in peace.
January 2nd, 2007 at 12:48 pm
Now whats next? God help us all!!!!!!
January 2nd, 2007 at 10:49 pm
Good riddance. He richly deservd what he got.
Now if only we could find and string up Osama.
If you are offended by his hanging, get over it. Imagine all the offense from the families of those he killed.
The world improved the moemnt he hit the end of the rope.
January 3rd, 2007 at 8:24 am
LEARN HOW TO SPELL MOMENT
January 3rd, 2007 at 5:17 pm
first off lets not forget who allowed the terrorist to come to the us in the first place it was the united states government who knew who they were allowing in on student visa knew they were taking flying lessons and allowed them to. if any weapons are found in iraq it is our presidents who gave these third world countries these weapons. and no one will ever forget 911 but who knew about the terrorist threats our government knew thats who. lets place the blame where the blame really lies, and stop covering up for a corrupt government like our own usa, bring our soldiers home where they belong loving their children and watching them grow. usa government stop giving out visas to every tom dick and harry just to make your self look good, but it’s our children who die in these wars, it would be nice to see the president send his children to fight in a war
January 3rd, 2007 at 9:26 pm
ROT IN HELL YOU RAT BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REST IN PEACE SADDAM! I THINK ITS TIME FOR OSAMA TO FINISH THE JOB, AMERICAS ASKING FOR ANOTHER ASS KICKING! believe me, the middle east isnt gonna stand for americas shit, sooner or later, theyr gonna pay back america and isreal in SPADES! WATCH…
TO THE MUSLIMS: ONE LOVE!
BIG UP!!!!
January 3rd, 2007 at 9:46 pm
hang bush him balls…
January 3rd, 2007 at 11:59 pm
Anita is more then likely a fat wart nosed whore. muslims my ass. Muslims smell like goat piss. GO AMERICA. FUCK ANITA AND HER PUSSY MUSLIM BITCHES
January 4th, 2007 at 4:28 am
Now…..both Shiites and Sunnis (however it’s spelled) are both Muslim.
Yet among Muslims one shouts “straight to hell”……….
I’ve learned a bit about Islam. I learned that no matter what you do, how you live, or who you are…..being with Allah (GOD) in Paradise is NEVER guaranteed! Now, if you’re a Muslim, feel free to correct me about your religion if I’m wrong, I’m sure I’ll make a mistake…………..
A muslim can only hope that they do enough good so that they MIGHT make it into at least ONE of the 7 levels of “heaven”.
Saddam may have believed what he was doing was purely justified! It was good. He thought that he was right.
The beliefs of Islam seem purely relative! With many Muslims interpreting their own religion in different ways. I mean, you’ve got moderate muslims and extremists. Both agree that they are to hate Christians and Jews…….but how to play that out in holy hate and befriending for conversion is purely relative.
Christianity too has it’s divisions. Yes, even with interpreting prophecy we disagree amongst ourselves.
But there is a HUGE difference.
Here, one muslim strongly believes Saddam will go to Hell, while Saddam- a muslim, believes he has favor with God.
Who’s right? They both really don’t know………because the core of their belief……….is hopelessness. It’s insecurity. They live life in fear of upsetting God. And since it’s so hard to agree with what Mohammed REALLY means in terms of applying the Koran, then there is definately no way to REALLY know what Allah demands, requests, and what he says.
A muslim can live their entire life THINKING they’re doing good……….but to God it’s totally the opposite. And according to their beliefs, if God isn’t pleased, you’re not going to enjoy the after life.
What a sad religion.
It makes me understand the word “hope” more. There is no hope in Islam……….just restlessness.
But how amazing it is that in Christ………..there is full assurance of eternal life, salvation, sanctification, regeneration, grace, mercy, peace, blessing………..
I mean………..if you do something wrong……….God offers mercy, forgivness and continual sanctification…to those who admit they’ve erred. I mean gosh…..He gave us the gift of repentance! It’s hard to live your life worrying about upsetting God to the point where you worry that your salvation is jeopardized. Unless of course, one willingly denies and rejects HIM.
God- Jesus- the Word that was made flesh- made it clear to all of us what happens after death……….He made it available to live in peace in the presence of God- and he tells us how to attain this salvation of our souls!
We KNOW what God means by “what is good” and “what is bad”! It’s in the Bible!
Even though Christians may dispute over certain issues- We do not dispute the fact that Jesus is God and that in HIM is salvation.
There is a core belief and a non-core; essential and non-essential. So even though Christians may not agree on every issue, the FOUNDATION of Christianity is completely agreed upon (the core, the essential). If there is a group who CLAIM to be Christians, and DO NOT agree to the CORE belief that Jesus is God, He died, He resurrected, He created the world, Salvation is attained by faith alone and nothing else, etc.- they are NOT christians at all!
Saddam, and the person who shouted “straight to hell”- both don’t know where they will go when they die.
But I know where I will go! I know how to get there, I know WHY I’ll get there, and I especially know how to live my life to please God- because He made it so clear in the Bible!
Now, I’m not gloating in self-righteousness here……….I’m simply pointing out the reality. Christians have insurance, everyone else does not.
And it is the DUTY of every christian, to enlighten the world with the amazing news of Salvation. Because God desires that everyone be saved from hell because of our sin!
You know……….even though Saddam was evil……..I couldn’t help feel sorry for the guy. He was about to step into eternity with no hope. When I heard he would be dead within the next “2 hours” (I was listening to the radio the day he was executed), I prayed for him- that God would reveal Himself to Him.
But judging by his last words………Saddam’s heart had been too hardened.
I know that his hope was in vain……..and he did go straight to hell……….and knowing this……knowing that a soul would enter into eternity separated from God’s grace and love………..is despair……….so I felt bad for the guy!
Knowing that I have peace because I am assured……PROMISED………..to be in Heaven because I chose to accept Jesus into my life as ruler……….because His blood was shed for my sin……..because He made it possible to repent by being gracious and compassionate…………I praise God! Hallelujah!
All those times I would read through the Bible that we are assured eternal life for those who walk with Christ………I mean, you see it all over the Bible that you’re like “ok, I get it! I’m going to heaven! Why do you have to reiterate it so much?”……………..I FINALLY understand why!
If it’s in there so many times………….it must be important!
And it is……………it’s important that we not only know, but that we are positively sure we know…..that we know it well enough to tell others so that they can be assured eternal LIFE……so that in turn THEY know IT well enough to tell others……so that we will all be with Jesus.
These are just my thoughts……….
January 4th, 2007 at 8:47 am
Actual video ..
http://www.aajkatv.com/pplayer.php?id=122
January 4th, 2007 at 10:54 am
it is unfair
January 4th, 2007 at 11:20 am
If this hadn’t been recorded by a brave individual, who is now under arrest, the world would not know how Saddam Hussein was treated and verbally abused as he was led to his death. CNN reported that he had fear in his eyes. Nonsense! Mike Barnacle on yesterday’s Imus program stated what was most obvious to those who saw the video and that was that Saddam “had stones.” Not only was he bravely composed at this horrible moment, he responded to the dimly lit cowards below who jeered at him. Those cowards who murdered this once famous and United States supported leader, hid behind masks, although I believe that the one to the right of Saddam who seemed to take the time to explain the purpose of the scarf may have been one of the more less barbaric of the lot.
January 4th, 2007 at 11:33 am
it sounds like bill is from england.who cares about the lot? would anyone like some crackers and tea pinky up.
January 4th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
Jess - I just want to say thank you for your well thought and versed opinions.
You have opened my eyes to a lot with those few words. Thank you for that. You have changed my view on a lot of things regarding religion and the meaning of it all. GOD BLESS YOU!
January 4th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
He did not have fear in his eyes becoz he knew Allah (swt) was watching, and that he would get justice, he prayed the words of Allah and recited words of the Quran which gave him strength. It’s not right what the americans are doing, everyone knows this, they are just ignorant and afraid. Why should Bush have the power of God? Why should he decide who dies? his death on eid day (asthugfirullah) was merely a show, a message to muslims, publicity stunt. The religion islam teaches peace not war, so stop hating us.
January 4th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Hoorah! A triumph for JUSTICE and the RULE OF LAW!
If the tree of liberty must be renewed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants, as Jeffereson said, then isn’t the blood of tyrants preferable?, even better?
And honestly, Saddam got off easy! He didn’t suffer, (not like the countles hun. thousands he tortured and murdered!) and it was quick and clean.
If there were any equivalance to his punishment and his numerous crimes against humanity, perhaps his flesh should have been stripped from his bones while he yet lived and distributed to the families of his victims,(where families are left, he did wipe out many families to the last member. NO NEXT OF KIN LEFT!) and then his bones burned and ashes scattered, leaving no marked grave, just like the majority of his victims!
And as far as the silly bitching about his executioners wearing masks, it is customary and preferred for executioners to be masked,(worldwide) and anonymous.
And for all you subdominant, roll over on your back and piss yourselves “peace” puppies out there, the mideast is very lucky we did not unleash the “holy cleansing fire of the atom” on them.
The justifications for our first use of the atom bomb are very much the same prerequisites as we had after 9/11.
And it’s easy to sit back and bitch after the fact, what are you actively doing about it? NOTHING! I at least have put my money,( and life), where my mouth is by VOTING, serving in the USNavy,(GWI), writing and meeting with my Senators, Congressmen and other elected officials and lobbying.
By the way, tell the Kurds there were no weapons of mass destruction! BITCHES!!!!!
January 4th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
All the Muslims should be eliminated only the females shud be used for good purpose. Muslims are the trouble makers through out the world.
January 4th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
All i want to know is, why do the muslims hate americans? I thought that our government was to blame for everything. I am not a government official, all i want to do is live and help my family. Why does everyone in the east hate me what have I done to them. I have never been to the middle east. One last thing why can’t people of every race and background just be happy for what they believe in and not judge everyone else because their differents in belief. I have no hatred one way or another. I wish that the middle east would stop blaming ME. I DID NOT DO ANYTHING. I understand that every religion has a way of dealing with things, but ultimately as long as we believe in a higher power of any kind.,we should get along. There is only one earth, one human race,why can’t people just see everyone as humans instead of enemies. peace, love, and happiness to everyone in the world. I love the human race,and instead of fighting thru out the world we should learn, help, and love our neighbers NO MATTER WHO THEY ARE. I LOVE ALL OF YOU, AND I WISH THE BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE
January 4th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
Anita, comments like that just fuel hatred. Grab a brain
January 4th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
In fact, all of you should look at yourselves. Closely. The world would be far better off
January 4th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
Just a few comments first to Ashley:
Ashley asked the question “have most of you forgotten why we are over there and does anyone remember 911 anymore”? I found this a strange thing to say as I don’t see much of a connection between an attack carried out by a terrorist organisation and the crimes Saddam Hussein was executed for, and as for the question have we forgotten why were over there quite frankly yes my government told me we were going to find weapons of mass destruction and to free the Iraqi people from saddams Rayne and so far there has been no wmd found and when I say this I mean hard evidence not the hear say and as for Saddam Hussein he’s been hung so yes I have forgotten why were over there, also she says we should stop having a go at the government and support are troops I disagree with this comment also as most people do support the armed forces as they are just following orders but we MUST question those orders as we are the people and its are job to do so for the troops and for us all.
Next point
Anita what a crazy bitch she’s obviously a bit mental slaging of America using American movie quotes and writing in western hip hop lingo she properly lives in America or the u.k worrying really, these are the sort of animals the good and just are up against mindless crazy’s and unhounrable masked cowards.
Personally I don’t feel he should have been hanged, a life in a room with no doors would of been much more fitting than a quick death, but hey that’s only my option and thankfully we have the freedom to have them…
January 4th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
I say hang them all and let god sort them out!!
January 4th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
As much as I thought Saddem was only getting what he deserved, I think its a disgrace that it was put all over the internet. Its one thing to kill a man, its another to let the whole world see it. But hopefully now that country can find some peace.
January 5th, 2007 at 12:56 am
WHAT EVER SADAM DID… MIGHT BE A DUJAIL MASSACRE OR A PERSONAL MURDER ITS NOT THE US JOB TO LEAVE THE HEAD IN THIS MATTER… WILL THE US TOLERATE IF SOMEOTHER COUNTRY TAKES THE RIGHT TO PUNISH AN AMERICAN………. IF S THEN ITS BUSH TO BE HANGED FOR KILLING MANY INNOCENT PEOPLE….. US FEELS THAT THEY ARE THE CENTRAL POWER…….. THATS WRONG….
January 5th, 2007 at 2:26 am
A lot of you might disagree on this but I feel it was the right thing to do, to show Saddams hanging to the public. Simply because everything else that the centre powers that be, have control over is shrouded in secret.Transparancy is the only one thing that insures democracy. The world (me&you) only have half truths given to us, they want us 2 believe what will benefit their egotistical selfish financial needs. Who bombed the twin towers? Was it Osama bin Laden or Saddam? Or maybe both? Take a second and think about this? Yes people, it was Osama, the one iv never heard Bush mention in the past what, 2 years !!!But the USA wants us (yes me&you) 2 believe taht Saddam Hussein was responsible,people he was probably as surprised as wew were,he was alo watching it on CNN&BBC, yes maybe he was smiling when watching it but it doesnt mean he had a part to play in that saga. Oh my word people why are we so blind can we not see we r all being made into zombies all of us but in a very smart way, we are not even aware of it. We must fight to hav individual thoughts and opinions and if we dont believe what th USA or UK want us 2 believe thn we r terrorists. COME ON!! Bush, actually no its not even Bush anymore, its his advisors, because I have personally concluded (and many more people around th world) that Bush is dumb he does not have th capacity to be a president. How can someone put war and God (Christian) in the same sentence? I do believe that muslims will revolt more thn ever against all of this madness created by the west and i honeslty dont blame them, it is just not right people how can it be illegal to kill in your own country (USA) but kill someone else in another (Iraq) in the name of justice.Why is the world closing its eyes to this tyranical behaviour. The USA supported aparthied, it supported Osama bin Laden, it supported Saddam, it supported the biafran war, it supported the Rwandan genocide, it supported Zimbwabwe 4 Christs sake!!! only when its convenient for them, will they turn around and say “F#$k u i dont need you anymore, Im gonna kill u now”. Nyways the USA (sigh)…….. what are we to do with the powerfull, selfish USA?
ps judge my opinion not my spelling if u want a reply:)
January 5th, 2007 at 5:16 am
Saddam deserves to die. He who kills by the SWORD must also die by the SWORD. If Saddam could kill 142 souls for a murder attempt on him, that means he was a “heartless animal”.
January 5th, 2007 at 9:13 am
Not everyone in the US agrees with the war and not everyone in the middle east are terrorists.
Its sad to really think that this has put such a divide between two cultures. Why hate people over there who have done nothing to us, and possibly suffered for many years because of unjust laws over there? Why do they hate us, what did the American people do to them? Its not our decision to go to war or to invade, its our government.
If they want to hate anyone hate the government not the people or the troops.
And “Muslim sistah” - how could you possibly agree with the fact that God was with Saddam when he was hung? If Islam is a religion of peace then why would you support such a tyrant who killed many innocent children and families, and who tried annihilate a whole culture? To me thats not peace, that anger, your no better then the rest of them over there who all cause hate and anger.
I may not agree with what our government is doing, but why hate ALL Americans….not all of us are the same as our government. I guess IGNORANCE is bliss.
January 5th, 2007 at 9:32 am
“I say hang them all and let god sort them out” - so says the progressive OU812, here at the opening of the year 2007 AD.
Sounds familiar: “”Neca eos omnes. Deus suos agnoscet” (”Kill them all. God will know his own”). The date ? 1209 AD. The occasion ? The siege by catholic crusaders of the christian city of Beziers (France), controlled (but not exclusively inhabited) by Cathar heretics. The speaker ? The Papal legate.
It was barbaric enough at the time to shock medieval contemporaries.
Have we really progressed so little in 900 years ?
January 5th, 2007 at 11:14 am
ISLAM TEACHES PEACE AND LOVE…IM NOT GONA SAY ANYTHING GOOD ABOUT SADDAM OR ANYTHING BAD…BUT I THINK HES PAID 4 WAT HES DONE IN THE PAST…HE READ THE SHAHADA B4 HE DIED…MAY ALLAH GRANT HIM JANNAH (PARADISE)
AND MAY GOD GUIDE U ALL AMEEN!
January 5th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
From my understanding………the US had nothing to do on the decision to hang Saddam- it was the Iraqi Govt. If this information is correct, then all of you who criticize Presdient Bush need to direct your complaints elsewhere.
January 5th, 2007 at 7:50 pm
….also………most people still don’t understand that Muslims in the middle east……just want to kill “Infidels” like their Qu’ran says! They don’t play by the rules. They are trying to hasten the return of the 12th Imam- this is very religious! The US is doing what it can to protect us from becoming victims of “holy war”. This is more moral than political. To me, I take comfort in the fact that Jesus Christ warned us ahead of time in the Bible that there would be people who will kill in the name of God- because they think they are doing God (Allah) a service. BUT Jesus said, “but they do not know the true God”.
January 5th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
I think recording a man’s execution is wrong, even if it be the worst man on the planet….its just wrong….a person deserves a decent execution without being taunted and being broadcasted all over the freaking world…..I say Saddam might have deseved an execution….BUT….you dont make a video out of it/….
Shame of all of humanity for making a man’s execution entertainment….
January 5th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
JESS>>>YOUR AN IDIOT>>>A INTOLERANT ASS>>>EVERYONE KNOWS THAT SADDAM DINT HAVE ALLAH’S FAVOR>>>>I AM A SUNNI MUSLIM (SAME AS HIM) AND I DUNT THINK GOD FAVORED HIM>>>>AND STOP PREACHING ABOUT JESUS>>>I”M PRETTY SURE YOUR ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE THAT ACT ALL TOLERANT AND GRANT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM>>>BUT INSIDE YOUR JUST LIKE HITLER>>>YOU WANT TO EXTERMINATE EVERY ONE THAT THINKS DIFFERENTLY THAN YOU>>>>
AND YEAH MUSLIMS HAVE GONE OFF TRACK FROM THEIR PEACEFUL RELIGION>>>ITS JUST LIKE GERMANY IN WWII>>>A PREDOMINANTLY CHRISTIAN COUNTRY GOING CRAZY KILLING INNOCENT JEWISH PEOPLE FROM WHICH ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE CHRISTIAN ASCENDED FROM AND STARTED THE RELIGION OF CHRISTIANITY….
YOU HAVE TO REALIZE YOUR VERY DIFFERENT THAN YOUR LORD AND THE MUSLIM PROPHET JESUS WHO PREACHED OF LOVE AND TOLERANCE>>>TOLERANCE BEING THE KEY WORD JESS
AND ANOTHER MSG TO ANITA>>>STOP SAYING ALL MUSLIMS WANT AMERICA AND ISRAEL TO BE DESTROYED>>>THERE ARE MANY MUSLIMS THAT AREN’T WHAT YOU THINK>>>>ALL MUSLIMS ARE TERRORISTS>>>>AND CERTAINLY I DUNT WANT TO SEE AMERICA FALL >>>> I BELIEVE EVERY NATION HAS A RITE TO EXIST>>>>
January 6th, 2007 at 2:03 am
It is amazing how many imbeciles out there don’t know the difference between the justice of an execution after a trial, and the genocide and torture perpetrated by the criminal. To cry that we are stooping to Saddam’s level when we execute him is absurd. This is a man who lowered parents feet-first into human meat grinders while their children watched. And some of you have the gall to say we are stooping to Saddam’s level to simply have justice? In order to stoop to Saddam’s level we would have to hang him 300,000 times. We have a long way to go before we get there. Now if that were possible we might have real justice. As it is, I believe that Saddam’s evil is proof-positive that hell actually exists, because if God is just, then eternal hell is the only way justice can ever be served for maniacs like Saddam Hussein. I don’t watch the video to enjoy the death of a human being, but to have at least a small sense of humanity and justice as I contemplate his many innocent victims–and feel a small sense of closure for them. If we have any humanity at all, let us watch the video with our focus not on Saddam, but in memory of his countless victims. Finally, this particular horror is over.
January 6th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
Jess Jess the Bible is the only truth yes? Yes, well atleast that is what i believe, but if u must understand Jess, the world doesnt operate with that truth, th only truth th world understands is ‘dog eat dog” so if u r gonna have a debate on current affairs yes the bible will help but i think u r being a tad bit naive&ignorant when it comes to your beloved president Bush.PLZ plz do youself a major major favour and watch faranheit 9/11, ull gain a lot of knowledge just from that documentary alone.
January 7th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
I watched once, I just wanted to make sure the son of a bitch was dead.
January 10th, 2007 at 12:31 am
This is the true meaning of justice. Even now, Iraqi people are still suffering from the ignorance of his cruel party. Look how they slaughter innocent people every day to say this is a war between Shiite and Sunnis!
For hundreds of years Shiite and Sunni people have been living together with no fight. Persians and Iraqis have had a very good relationship and lots of families from both countries were married each other with no concern about the border lines.
But, what is the consequence of Saddam’s rein? More than one million people were dead because of the Iran-Iraq war, thousands of innocent people are suffering from chemical weapons that he used, lots of families have been devastated, the economies of Iran, Iraq, and Kuwait have been ruined…
No one is happy to see a dead body, but this could remind us to become reunited and love each other in order to make a better future for the whole Middle East region in which no fight and hatred shall exist.
January 10th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Saddam Hussein deserved to die! Short and simple.
January 13th, 2007 at 9:12 am
This is all to do with the USA and the UK goverment. Bush and Blair have a lot to answer for. This is all down to them. They are the ones who made us go to war, they say its because of Hussain was an evil dictator and he is going to use wepons of mass destruction to kill us which it toally untrue. A wepons expert from Oxford went to Iraq undercover to look for wepons of mass destruation, but when he came back and said there was nothing out there. Then a few days later he mesteriously went missing after going out for a walk and was found dead. We have gone to war to fight for oil….thats all, and now we are in over our heads because of the sucide bombers.
I would also like to ask……How can you have a law that says DO NOT MURDER. but then murder yourself. I know what Hussin did was sick, wrong, and totally unforgiveable. I also know that keeping him in prision would cost thousands. BUt i dont see how you can say do not murder, and then muder yourself. Rules like that sould be universal. Two rongs make a right. By having him hung they are just a bad as he was. They themselves have caused pain and suffering, and mudered. Now they are on this level. I think it was wrong, but i totally understand why they had him hung.
January 16th, 2007 at 11:31 pm
The video of this hanging is completely horrible. But like many of the people said, he has deserved it. If you pause your media player and move the clip up to exactly 02:26, there is a quick flash that you cannot notice while its playing. If you move the clip to that point, 02:26, its a clear shot of Saddam’s neck literally snapped with his head pointing upwards.
I stared at this image for a period of time, its rather sad but at the same time, karma definitely haunted Saddam in the end.
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:02 pm
“Are we fighting a war on terror or aren’t we? Was it or was it not started by Islamic people who brought it to our shores on September 11, 2001 ?
Were people from all over the world, mostly Americans, not brutally murdered that day, in downtown Manhattan , across the Potomac from our nation’s capitol and in a field in Pennsylvania ?
Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible, burning or crushing death that day, or didn’t they?
And I’m supposed to care that a copy of the Koran was “desecrated” when an overworked American soldier kicked it or got it wet?
Well, I don’t. I don’t care at all.
I’ll start caring when Osama bin Laden turns himself in and repents for incinerating all those innocent people on 9/11.
I’ll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start caring about the Holy Bible, the mere possession of which is a crime in Saudi Arabia
I’ll care when Abu Musab al-Zarqawi tells the world he is sorry for hacking off Nick Berg’s head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed throat.
I’ll care when the cowardly so-called “insurgents” in Iraq come out and fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in mosques.
I’ll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide bombs.
I’ll care when the American media stops pretending that their First Amendment liberties are somehow derived from international law instead of the United States Constitution’s Bill of Rights.
In the meantime, when I hear a story about a brave marine roughing up an Iraqi terrorist to obtain information, know this: I don’t care.
When I see a fuzzy photo of a pile of naked Iraqi prisoners who have been humiliated in what amounts to a college-hazing incident, rest assured that I don’t care.
When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not to move because he might be booby-trapped, you can take it to the bank that I don’t care.
When I hear that a prisoner, who was issued a Koran and a prayer mat, and fed “special” food that is paid for by my tax dollars, is complaining that his holy book is being “mishandled,” you can absolutely believe in your heart of hearts that I don’t care.
And oh, by the way, I’ve noticed that sometimes it’s spelled “Koran” and other times “Quran.” Well, Jimmy Crack Corn and —- you guessed it - - I don’t care ! ! ! ! !
If you agree with this viewpoint, pass this on to all your e-mail friends. Sooner or later, it’ll get to the people responsible for this ridiculous behavior!
If you don’t agree, then by all means hit the delete button.
Should you choose the latter, then please don’t complain when more atrocities committed by radical Muslims happen here in our great country.
I am not deleting this, I am sending it on, but only after
I add:
–”Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don’t have that problem.”
– Ronald Reagan
I have another quote that I would like to add AND…….
I hope you forward this such as I have.
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February 9th, 2007 at 11:07 am
i think that saddam got exactly what he had coming i just think that they should have dragged it out for a while so that he could suffer knowing that it was going to take place. he made so many people suffer for their family members lives and he got off way to easy. he should have had a much more tortureous death because once his evil neck snapped he had no suffering like he caused others.
November 28th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
I think that saddam should of just put to prison eventhough i agree that he put alot of people to suffer no one can judge from right or wrong only god. God knows what he did and it wasnt right but i totally disagree that he got exacuted and what he said was right is this how the men are gonna act with bravery just by hanging him i dont think so well this is just me
February 1st, 2008 at 6:38 pm
did they kill osama yet??
April 9th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Saddam is a person not supposed to have been killed by the terrorists who proclaim to be world powers, I mean the so-called ‘american government’. His execution on the muslim festival is a very bad thing,and I’m very sure that the stupid man called ‘bush’ would reap the evils of his hand. I must also add here that it is a thing of shame that ‘america’ as they claim to be gigantic can find it difficult to trace out where Osama bin Laden is hiding out.SHAME TO THEM!
May 11th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Why was he executed??