Although the Shia dominated Iraqi media claimed Saddam was terrified prior to his execution and fought with his hangmen, Saddam's on screen visage was one of aplomb, for he was conscious of the image he was displaying and wanted to go down as the grand historic leader he believed himself to be.
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Thanks for posting this piece, Michael. Saddam will live on in many a Sunni eye, as the Saladin-like hero he wanted to be remembered as. Got to admit, the guy had balls when faced with death.
Hanging Saddam: the creation of a matyr through sadistic spectacle.
Mike B)
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