On Trying, Convicting and Sentencing War Criminals
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Whoever would think we are splitting hairs?
The first principle of the Nuremberg trials was to hold nations accountable for crimes against peace.
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It was the United States that committed aggression by invading Iraq based on false premises and promises, thereby violating that same Nuremberg principle. The Anglo-American invasion and occupation of Iraq was conducted without a mandate and in violation of international law.
So here is a summary of Saddam's criminal record:
On July 16, 1979: Takes over as president from al-Bakr; launches purge of Baath.Well, that's pretty quick (430 days) after becoming commander in chief.
On Sept. 22, 1980: Sends army into Iran, setting off eight-year war.
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If Bush and Cheney have their way, by responding to the Iraqi insurgency with a surge of their own, our currently violent occupation of Iraq is well on its way of being prolonged eight years or longer.
Back to reviewing Saddam's record:
March 28, 1988: Uses chemical weapons against Kurdish town of Halabja, killing estimated 5,000 civilians.That's pretty Bad... So, how many civilian deaths is Bush's UULUIUOI responsible for? 600,000? Back to Saddam's record:
Aug. 2, 1990: Invades Kuwait, leading to war with U.S.-led coalition which liberates Kuwait the following February.
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As for Bush, History will - at best - let him plead guilty to a lesser charge.
Martyrdom for Moslems and forgiveness for Christians...