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 I think the problem lies (pardon the pun) in the fact that "relations", "ties", "connections", "links", etc. are all vague terms that are subjective.  Given those terms I can present a pro and a con case on the question of lies very easily.  It is clear that both Sadaam and Al Qeada had a common hatred for the US and at the very least they are like kindred spirits or soon to be along with their virgins in heaven or hell.
 
				__________________"Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on lunch."
 "It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions on vegetarianism while the wolf is of a different opinion."
 "If you live among wolves you have to act like one."
 "A lady screams at the mouse but smiles at the wolf.  A gentleman is a wolf who sends flowers."
 
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