Interesting bit from the Weekly Standard‘s “Scrapbook,” March 14:
Saddam’s Two Favorite Countries
No surprises, here. Agence France Presse reports that Jordan-based lawyer Ziad Khassawneh—one of the defense attorneys who’ve been recruited to defend Saddam Hussein against prospective criminal prosecution by the new Iraqi government—made a good-will mission to Tokyo last week, during which he promised his hosts that Saddam will be “very happy” should Japan decide to withdraw its forces from the U.S.-led military coalition that deposed him.Meantime, though, Saddam will remain happiest of all with two other, specific countries located somewhat further to the west.
“Saddam last met his defense counsel in December and conveyed his greetings to all ‘free people’ of the world ‘and especially to France and Germany,’ which were staunch opponents of the war that toppled him, Khassawneh said.”
Well, I suppose it could be worse. I mean, at least Saddam didn’t christen a couple of industrial shredders in their names…
He didn’t need to name the shredders after those countries. They probably have “Fabriqué en France” or “Gebildet in Deutschland” on them already…
“Saddam didn’t christen a couple of industrial shredders in their names”
What you’ve got to ask yourself, punk, is: “Is it really orthodox to post and use the word ‘christen’ on the Sabbath?”
Ok.. well how about my enemy’s enemy’s friend’s enemy’s brother in law thats aquainted with my second cousin’s friend’s enemy .. Are they my friend or not..? or more importantly, am I expected to stop by and have a cup of coffee and a chat with them when I pass through their town.. I dont want to burn any bridges or anything. Social protocol isnt one of my strong suits.
I mean, when I’m with my band of baboons there’s just me, the alpha, and everyone else can just kiss my simian ass.. a simple etiquette really.
-AB