Why this mess in Iraq.
I guess after death of saddam it will be terrible future for the country and all involved. The real winner of this war is Iran and Denmark.

Why IF Bush is responsible to the American People and 70 percent want out of IRAQ call it "cut and run" sounds good to me don't we the people do something about it. It is called impeachment. We are the reason for the madness. They can say all they want about how it is so important to "stay the course" but nothing will get better ever. Especially if we are there to create additional chaos.

One last thought. America should and is embarrassed that Bush was named Villian of the Year. Even over Saddam himself...

You know what? This was an Iraqi Job and it is their business in how it was done. This has absolutely nothing to do with the United States! Who cares what they said to him before he died? Let's be thankful some of them were able to get their frustrations out during this execution. Because God Knows when they are frustrated, they come after us! In the United States, we have ways of doing things, correctly, with dignity. This man didn't deserve dignity. He deserved exactly what he got! When in Iraq, or any other third world country, have you ever seen anything done the way we do things here in the US? Never. They aren't that sophisticated! They have no sense of human value! And one thing we all need to realize is, This is how these people live! With no rules, no boundaries, and no sense of Order! Get with it! This is why they are there, and we are here! Thank GOD!

to mark waxman;
ty for finally being the one who has put all of this into perspective for those who are so blind to anything and everything . most people believe what is printed and spoken . so lets see if this truth can be both believed and spoken to many others as well and let them get a new perspective on things . happy new year and may God bless you...

Dead is still dead. Engel, I understand why such an issue would upset you so much, because it's hard for you and the "Al-Qaeda type" to see your friend die in such a manner. How do we know that the sounds weren't dubbed over the video for propaganda? Didn't see any mouths moving except for Saddam. I'm sure there's plenty of know-it-all people on this "blog" that will verify the authenticity who weren't even there.

A. Poster is correct about references to other comments and yes a lot of us have disregarded the original topic about the film clip. However, the manner in which the execution was carried out and the fact that one of the officials filmed it with a cell phone should say all that needs to be said about the people we are dealing with. These are not civilized people who play by the same rules we do. We can't deal with them using conventional tactics. There is no blueprint for the war we are waging. I think that has been lost on lot of people.

If everyone would please ask a soldier, sailor, marine, or any other US military personnel what they think of Saddam's hanging, they would reply "justice has been served" but in so many words, and not too many nice words I might add. I am retired Navy and I have shed many a tear for our fallen men and women but I will never shed a tear of sorrow for Saddam's death. Maybe a few tears of joy but never out of sorrow. Amen.

He didn't look dignified to me. He had a shocked look on his face. He was defiant til the end. This video made me sick. It was a cruel way to die although he certainly deserved what he got.

I just feel like this whole thing is a huge mess and its all because of the American government.

The execution of Saddam Hussein is a failure of mankind. Our world was given a chance at peace. Instead has chosen a path of self-destruction. The nations leaders throughout the world are clearly failing us all. Greed is the evil that leads our nations into the heart of destruction. We must first accept forgiveness before we can achieve world peace.

First off H Mir, I oppose Bush and his actions. With all the opposition Bush has faced the past months, he needed some sort of success in his presidency. The American way is the pursuit of life, libtery, and happiness. Americans may now have a burden off their shoulder with the death of Saddam. I am sorry if you missed that. I have friends over in Iraq, a best friend who leaves the 6th. Do not call me narrow minded. Thanks for bashing me with no support of your own.

I almost feel I won't do this discussion justice, considering my mediocre opinions and views, but I would like to put in my two cents. In my opinion, Sadaam wasn't a good man. He did terrible things, things I can't even imagine or fathom, he and others that is. I'm a big fan of JUSTICE, justice in it's purest form. Sometimes it's harsh, but that's the way of things at times. I'm unimaginably grateful that I am not the person who decides who lives or dies, or anyones punishment for that matter, not even my own. But I think, as was stated in the article that someone at some point lost sight of the justice of the whole situation and made Sadaam's punishment about revenge. Which in truth, makes them very nearly the same or at least certainly not any better than Sadaam himself. It also makes Sadaam look more like a martyr, which in my clearest and truest opinion he wasn't. I will say that if, as Ken said, the execution was in fact a disaster, that's sad and shameful on their behalf. It's not for them, me, or anyone else to allow are personal feelings to govern how we treat situations as these, we have to stand strong and make decisions based on facts. We must also acknowledge that some things are not meant for us to act on. We are all held accountable for our ACTIONS, good and bad. Sadaam was accounting for his actions, these people who were irrevernt during the execution were out of line.
I believe that there are terrible happenings in this world, and sadly they are probably only going to get worse. I just hope that we as memembers of ALL of humanity can try our hardest to bring forth justice to ALL men, the good and the bad. I also hope that we can try our hardest to not be so judgemental. As Josh said, we shouldn't associate Muslims with terror. They're losing their brothers, uncles, fathers, cousins, grandfathers and friends, just as we are. I hope that as we start a new year favor, strength, health, and love finds us all.

All I can say is GOD bless the WORLD.
Only he can help us.

Thank you "KNo last name". You said it!

Mr Engel: For right or wrong that Saddam Hussein was hung what I found bad was that he was taunted. I was brought up to believe that two wrongs dont make a right. If anything Saddam's death is bringing more violence. Please stay safe and come home safe!

I. too saw the footage of the execution on youtube. In my humble opinion, the leakage of this footage to the public was absolutely necessary for the Iraqi people to have closure. If it had not been shown around the world, how long would it have been until rumors of his release and relocation started? The people he hurt deserved to see this. What the rest of think doesn't really matter.

We, as Americans need to remember that the rest of the world is neither for or against one or a few of us. Wake up and realize that Islamic - yes, I said it - and Muslim - and that, too. Do not care if you hate Bush, hold uninformed sympathies with the terrorists and their bent mindstate, feel that American FOreign policy caused all of this, or what. When some radical BS artist says that he will attack America, he is speaking of YOU, he wants to kill YOU no matter who you perceive yourself to be. Now, your enemy is the enemy of America and would love to torture and kill your family, your pets and all that you life in front of your eyes and then kill you. He will not ask nor will he care what you think of that. How many innocent people have been shown on AL Jazeera dying 'Humanely" and with "dignity".
Time to wake up and check reality. Education means that you consider other opinions and ideas, but you should still make your won, in an informed manner.

The video on youtube doesnt show everything. The camera is on the ground for much of the video and it is very choppy. You never see him drop. I agree with closure around the world, but lets just hope it was him.

What's interesting here is seeing all the comments from these poor saps who think there is this clear defining line between 'them' and 'us'. It's so easy to lead those whose allegiance can be rallied so easily. As long as you can keep them focused with a few videos and a face to hate, a little talk radio here and there and you can drive them right off the edge into the abyss and they will never know the difference.

These are two completely different cultures...Americans really have no idea of how Muslim nations are run and Muslims have no idea of the democratic philosophy. The Iraqi nation was in charge of this execution, PERIOD... not the US.

It is going to be a very difficult task of teaching the Iraqi individuals the democratic process when, in their history, they have no idea how it works...Think about that...

Reading this thread (and various other Middle Eastern threads) one question that comes to mind is this - I keep hearing referrences that Islam teaches that one should "kill infidels" and I conversly hear Muslims say "You don't know what Islam is about" - but I have yet to hear any Muslim say that Islam UNDENIABLY does not teach killing infidels or anyone that follows another religion other than Islam. What does Islam teach about co-existence with other religions, or does Islam teach that Islam is the only religion that people should follow?

Yes, I remember 9/11. So, remind me again why it was that our focus went from Bin Laden to Saddam? Oh yea, it was because of all the buearuecratic "RED TAPE" and "BRICK WALLS" that were put up when we had the little creep in our sights! Were there to many chiefs and not enough indians? Maybe it was no one had the guts to say "DO IT"! Now Saddam is dead, and we'll go after this Al-Sadr. Is he in Afganistan? Was he Involved in 9/11? Whoops, lost focus again. Are we going to go after every threat to Our Country, or finally take care of the ones who came on our homeland and killed all those innocent people on that dreadful day of 9/11? Hum, our soldiers lives (3002), and our innocent people on our home ground,or the people of Iraq who don't seem to care who lives or dies, whether Americans who are there to help them or there own countrymen? Mean while we will be spread to thin, and our oppinions and attitudes tainted and so divided that no one will see when the little creep from Afganistan sneaks in our back door... again!

It's pretty ironic how the video of Saddam's execution looked an awful lot like the beheading videos that have circulated the internet. No doubt he got what was coming to him, but the way that the execution was handled was a complete joke. Between the masks and the chanting they did Saddam a favor - people actually feel sorry for him and he dies a martyr now.

Iraq has Somalia written all over it.

Eric, I am not calling you narrow minded, it is Bush that I am referring to. Also, how is Bush pursuing life, liberty, and happiness in his presidency? All he has caused is death, destruction and sadness ever since he decided to wage this unnecessary war. The real "burden" he should have been lifting off America's shoulders is Bin Laden, but I guess since we can't find him, Saddam will do for now. Don't get me wrong, I am not defending Saddam, but there is a real danger when our president feels he can pick and chose which government he wishes to bring down for the sake of his own personal revenge.

GREAT JOB IRAQI'S!!!!