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Seeing as how Saddam got into power by military coup along with other Bathists(1968 or so) I don't see how he can claim this court is illegitimate compared to those while he was in power. Both derived power through military force.
I think the Iraqi people will find him guilty as the evidence with even a cursory glance would be enough to convict alone. I hope he is executed as it will be a sign to the rest of the Middle East that no matter how much power you have now over your masses things can and will change. Leaving him rot in jail will only inspire Bathists to try and rescue or revenge him. The quicker he is tried and executed the faster the country will be able to move out from under his shadow without fear of him rising again.
I also hope those that supported him like China, Russia France etc get named along with the kickack money the UN was paid. THis is why I think the UN is worried about an open Iraqi trial rather than one they can control. The oil for food scandal can be covered up by them now but Saddam knows who he made deals with and the documents are probably still there.
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