Saddam to make live address

mrskippy · 03-24-2003, 01:11 AM

CNN is reporting Saddam Hussein will lead news conference and make major announcement at noon. Iraq says it will be of "historic proportions."

Does anyone think it'll really be Saddam? And any idea what the news might be?

MrBug708 · 03-24-2003, 01:15 AM

I'll take Saddam look alike #3

JeeberD · 03-24-2003, 01:17 AM

Who knows, but I betcha it's not really live...

mrskippy · 03-24-2003, 01:18 AM

They keep saying "historic." Course that could mean anything and may have some implication based on the horrible day America had in the battlefield today.

My guess it'll be something to do with Iraqi civilians getting killed, the POWs, the death of coaltion forces, etc.

I don't think it'll be a resignation speech. Or perhaps som sinister order -- heaven forbid.

mrskippy · 03-24-2003, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeeberD
Who knows, but I betcha it's not really live...

It's reportedly a news conference.

TroyF · 03-24-2003, 01:37 AM

My guess is this ends up as a "Weekend at Bernies" episode. He'll walk in propped up by Sean Penn and the Dixie Chick and fall over 15 times during the news conference.

TroyF

Airhog · 03-24-2003, 01:41 AM

MSNBC is saying that there is a meeting tomorrow between the different arab nations, and he is going on tv to show that the US hasnt just walked all over him, and try to drum up some support.

mrskippy · 03-24-2003, 01:50 AM

Well, if it is Saddam. If it is live. And he starts doing stupid shit ... expect "Shock And Awe Part Deux"

I just have the sneaking suspicion that he'll go on TV to order some sinister attack.

Tarkus · 03-24-2003, 02:58 AM

Not live, most likely not him.

Tarkus

User #2735 · 03-24-2003, 03:05 AM

Hahaha

"Historic" = Memorex

Airhog · 03-24-2003, 03:26 AM

Well apparently it was not live, and strongly suggests he was killed or seriously injured in the attacks.

Fritz · 03-24-2003, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TroyF
My guess is this ends up as a "Weekend at Bernies" episode.

What a great visual this gives.

Tekneek · 03-24-2003, 08:44 AM

Why are they continuously staging these kinds of fake events, pulling together historical tapes? It would be better to not see anything, than see them jumping through hoops that makes everyone start to believe Saddam is dead. Perhaps they *want* everyone to think he is dead, without exactly saying that.

the_meanstrosity · 03-24-2003, 08:47 AM

Personally, I can't wait to see Saddam talk about the 'kicka$$' Matrix trailers. = )

QuikSand · 03-24-2003, 09:09 AM

Heh. I wonder what it really would take to get the US to believe that it was really Saddam live. If the video feed apparently shows Saddam with a copy of that day's Le Monde (which we all suspect he reads), won't we just cry out that it was an impersonator? What would we demand - a birthmark?

Just strikes me as funny... we're to the point where our cynicism has reached potentially unassailable proportions, at least once we've taken a side on an issue.

We'll probably confront the same sort of cynicism (though much more serious) on matters of WMD "discoveries" in Iraq. Those who are inclined to support the war will see this as proof positive, and those who are inclined not to will suspect that any evidence was planted or conjured up by the US intelligence community.

Sort of reminds me of nearly every OJ Simpson debate I listened to (which wasn't many before I gave up).

the_meanstrosity · 03-24-2003, 09:13 AM

Quik,

You're getting off topic man. Now what do you think about those kicka$$ Matrix trailers?

Hammer755 · 03-24-2003, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fritz
What a great visual this gives.

Coder · 03-24-2003, 09:18 AM

http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,920868,00.html

Transcript of Hussein's speech from British newspaper The Guardian

JeeberD · 03-24-2003, 09:35 AM

Weird, right after the speech last night CNN said that Saddam directly mentioned the resistance in Umm Qasar (indicating that there was a chance of it being live), but I don't see anything like that on the transcript. Who to believe, CNN or the Brits..?

TroyF · 03-24-2003, 09:50 AM

Hammer,

Nice photoshop.

QS,

I agree with most of your points. The only thing I'd need would be a word or two about POW's, downed Apache's or even a "you didn't get me losers"

In the end, I'm only speculating. I think he's dead. In the end, it doesn't really matter to me. I have little doubt that within a month, he will not be leading the Iraqi people. (I think most people would agree with that, war protestors or not)

It's also quite interesting you don't see the two kids either. Not sure if they are all dead, but it's interesting none the less.

TroyF

Tekneek · 03-24-2003, 09:51 AM

How about some statements about events that make it irrefutable that the speech was made after the war started. So far nothing of that nature has been said by him. Everything that has been said could have been recorded two weeks ago.

Bee · 03-24-2003, 10:03 AM

CBS radio reported he mentioned something about a specific division who was doing a great job fighting the US, but they've actually surrendered already which led many in the US government to believe it wasn't "fresh".

EagleFan · 03-24-2003, 03:16 PM

Quick, it could be possible to alter the video to show that as the correct copy of Le Monde. The praise towards the squad(s) that surrendered is what stands out as odd. I would think that there would have been mention of the POW's since that was the biggest news at the time.

Granted, it's all speculation, but many things just don't seem to be adding up. IF they are indeed showing prerecorded messages then he is most likely seriously injured or dead.

03-24-2003, 01:41 AM	#7
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	MSNBC is saying that there is a meeting tomorrow between the different arab nations, and he is going on tv to show that the US hasnt just walked all over him, and try to drum up some support. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

03-24-2003, 02:58 AM	#9
Tarkus High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2001	Not live, most likely not him. Tarkus __________________ Winning may not be everything, but losing isn't anything.

03-24-2003, 03:26 AM	#11
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	Well apparently it was not live, and strongly suggests he was killed or seriously injured in the attacks. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

03-24-2003, 09:09 AM	#15
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Heh. I wonder what it really would take to get the US to believe that it was really Saddam live. If the video feed apparently shows Saddam with a copy of that day's Le Monde (which we all suspect he reads), won't we just cry out that it was an impersonator? What would we demand - a birthmark? Just strikes me as funny... we're to the point where our cynicism has reached potentially unassailable proportions, at least once we've taken a side on an issue. We'll probably confront the same sort of cynicism (though much more serious) on matters of WMD "discoveries" in Iraq. Those who are inclined to support the war will see this as proof positive, and those who are inclined not to will suspect that any evidence was planted or conjured up by the US intelligence community. Sort of reminds me of nearly every OJ Simpson debate I listened to (which wasn't many before I gave up). Last edited by QuikSand : 03-24-2003 at 09:10 AM.

03-24-2003, 09:18 AM	#18
Coder College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,920868,00.html Transcript of Hussein's speech from British newspaper The Guardian __________________ IFL - Vermont Mountaineers ~ I am an idiot, walking a tight rope of fortunate things ~

03-24-2003, 01:15 AM	#2
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I'll take Saddam look alike #3

03-24-2003, 01:17 AM	#3
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Who knows, but I betcha it's not really live... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-24-2003, 01:18 AM	#4
mrskippy Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: California	They keep saying "historic." Course that could mean anything and may have some implication based on the horrible day America had in the battlefield today. My guess it'll be something to do with Iraqi civilians getting killed, the POWs, the death of coaltion forces, etc. I don't think it'll be a resignation speech. Or perhaps som sinister order -- heaven forbid.

03-24-2003, 01:37 AM	#6
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	My guess is this ends up as a "Weekend at Bernies" episode. He'll walk in propped up by Sean Penn and the Dixie Chick and fall over 15 times during the news conference. TroyF

03-24-2003, 01:50 AM	#8
mrskippy Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: California	Well, if it is Saddam. If it is live. And he starts doing stupid shit ... expect "Shock And Awe Part Deux" I just have the sneaking suspicion that he'll go on TV to order some sinister attack.

03-24-2003, 03:05 AM	#10
User #2735 n00b Join Date: Mar 2003	Hahaha "Historic" = Memorex

03-24-2003, 08:44 AM	#13
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	Why are they continuously staging these kinds of fake events, pulling together historical tapes? It would be better to not see anything, than see them jumping through hoops that makes everyone start to believe Saddam is dead. Perhaps they want everyone to think he is dead, without exactly saying that.

03-24-2003, 08:47 AM	#14
the_meanstrosity College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002	Personally, I can't wait to see Saddam talk about the 'kicka$$' Matrix trailers. = )

03-24-2003, 09:13 AM	#16
the_meanstrosity College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002	Quik, You're getting off topic man. Now what do you think about those kicka$$ Matrix trailers?

03-24-2003, 09:35 AM	#19
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Weird, right after the speech last night CNN said that Saddam directly mentioned the resistance in Umm Qasar (indicating that there was a chance of it being live), but I don't see anything like that on the transcript. Who to believe, CNN or the Brits..? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-24-2003, 09:50 AM	#20
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Hammer, Nice photoshop. QS, I agree with most of your points. The only thing I'd need would be a word or two about POW's, downed Apache's or even a "you didn't get me losers" In the end, I'm only speculating. I think he's dead. In the end, it doesn't really matter to me. I have little doubt that within a month, he will not be leading the Iraqi people. (I think most people would agree with that, war protestors or not) It's also quite interesting you don't see the two kids either. Not sure if they are all dead, but it's interesting none the less. TroyF

03-24-2003, 09:51 AM	#21
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	How about some statements about events that make it irrefutable that the speech was made after the war started. So far nothing of that nature has been said by him. Everything that has been said could have been recorded two weeks ago.

03-24-2003, 10:03 AM	#22
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	CBS radio reported he mentioned something about a specific division who was doing a great job fighting the US, but they've actually surrendered already which led many in the US government to believe it wasn't "fresh".

03-24-2003, 03:16 PM	#23
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Quick, it could be possible to alter the video to show that as the correct copy of Le Monde. The praise towards the squad(s) that surrendered is what stands out as odd. I would think that there would have been mention of the POW's since that was the biggest news at the time. Granted, it's all speculation, but many things just don't seem to be adding up. IF they are indeed showing prerecorded messages then he is most likely seriously injured or dead. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

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