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Originally Posted by somerfrost
I don't believe Saddam had direct links to Al Qaeda but he did offer money to families of suicide bombers in Israel and gave at least verbal support to various groups attacking Israel, I think he was more in bed with the Syrians than anyone else. I do believe that elements of Al Qaeda existed in Iraq while he was in power. In that regard, he's not that different from the leaders of most Arab countries except for UAE and Quatar (Spelling?).
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Somer,
Yes, he did provide money to suicide bombers. He also took all the weapons the US could provide when he ws involved in the war with Iran. This is very well documented. The US also supported the Shah. Remember him?
That alone antagonized many in the mideast.
As far as ties to Syria by Saddam, I know of no documentation.
If Genuine Risk or KYRose are interested, here's an interesting view:
http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0911-32.htm
Seems to me that people wish to cling to their beliefs, even when facts are presented.
Here come the bashers.
All I can say is read it, dispute it. Don't attack me.
Present facts that contradict those stated in the article, if you can.
The world is in a state of chaos and hatred.
I did not create these circumstaces. I only report them.
Good night and good luck.
DTS