[Mihalis]

I'm posting the following with reservations, source unknown:

Saddam Was Hiding or was in Captivity?

. . . A number of questions are raised by the incredibly bedraggled, tired and crushed condition of this once savage, dapper and pampered ruler who was discovered in a hole in the ground on Saturday, December 13:

1. The length and state of his hair indicated he had not seen a barber or even had a shampoo for several weeks.

2. The wild state of his beard indicated he had not shaved for the same period

3. The hole dug in the floor of a cellar in a farm compound near Tikrit was primitive indeed – 6ft across and 8ft across with minimal sanitary arrangements - a far cry from his opulent palaces.

4. Saddam looked beaten and hungry.

5. Detained with him were two unidentified men, two AK-47 assault guns and a pistol, none of which were used.

6. The hole had only one opening. It was not only camouflaged with mud and bricks – it was blocked. He could not have climbed out without someone on the outside removing the covering.

7. And most important, $750,000 in 100-dollar notes were found with him – but no communications equipment of any kind, whether cell phone or even a carrier pigeon for contacting the outside world.

According to analysts, these seven anomalies point to one conclusion: Saddam Hussein was not in hiding; he was a prisoner. . . .

[angkor]

Saddam Hussein was not in hiding; he was a prisoner.

I know you posted it reluctantly. However there's nothing there to support the conclusion that he was a prisoner.

I recall a post from some time ago (a month? 2 months?) stating that Saddam was riding around Baghdad in a taxi and was sporting a full beard.

[SauronOfMordor]

According to analysts, these seven anomalies point to one conclusion: Saddam Hussein was not in hiding; he was a prisoner. . . .

Perhaps his "followers" realized that Saddam would cut any sort of deal to save his butt, including selling out all his followers.

[oceanview]

whose prisoner? why does a prisoner need $750K in cash? and what prisoner carries a pistol?

[WVNan]

Uh oh....there's the new spin. Bush has kept Saddam buried in a hole for months and pretended to capture him in time to help his re-election campaign. What to place bets?

[af_vet_1981]

According to analysts, these seven anomalies point to one conclusion: Saddam Hussein was not in hiding; he was a prisoner. . . .

ROFL

[Lazamataz]

And most important, $750,000 in 100-dollar notes were found with him – but no communications equipment of any kind, whether cell phone or even a carrier pigeon for contacting the outside world.

According to analysts, these seven anomalies point to one conclusion: Saddam Hussein was not in hiding; he was a prisoner. . . .

Prisoners don't got that kind of scratch.

[Democratshavenobrains]

The fact that he hadn't shaved in awhile shouldn't make us think that he was being held prisoner. He could have just kept it like that to blend in better with his followers.

[hunter112]

How many prisoners do you know with three weapons and $750K?

[Maigrey]

Why let such a big fish go?

[xJones]

Re #34: The source is Debka ndications Saddam Was Not in Hiding But a Captive.

If anyone ever needed proof that Debka is out to lunch, read that article.

[Tommyjo]

It's from Debka. Enough said!

[Joe_October]

...Saddam Hussein was not in hiding; he was a prisoner. . . .

So the Terrorists held him prisoner to keep their cause alive. Had Hussein surrendered immediately, the cause would be done?

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

According to analysts, these seven anomalies point to one conclusion: Saddam Hussein was not in hiding; he was a prisoner. . .

Very interesting, no hint of this on the News Channels!

[Squantos]

The "block-door " in the hide/hole/shelter was styrofoam.........yep that is what makes prisons escape proof.......styrofoam. As to no communication "devices" that is the singular reason he's been able to evade the high tech search IMO. UBL and Saddass Insane learned no doubt from reading such as "Killing Pablo" (Escabar) that if ya use electronics, they emit a tracebale signal. Ya call on a cell then NSA toys will find you.