Saddam says staging hunger strike over trial

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

49 minutes ago

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Saddam Hussein returned to trial on Tuesday saying he and seven co-accused had been staging a hunger strike for three days to protest their treatment by the court.

"We have been on hunger strike for three days to protest the way they brought us to court," said the former president, who has accused the court of forcing him to attend hearings that broke his boycott of the sessions.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060214/ts_nm/iraq_saddam_strike_dc

[sattahipdeep]

1. "A double"

Saddam Hussein's chief Iraqi--lawyer--said the
defence team will continue its--refusal--to participate
in his trial and--denounced--the court for forcing the
former--president--to attend....

Although he was hunting illegally when he
blasted Austin millionaire Harry Whittington,
Cheney will get off with a warning from the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, his office said.

http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/391213p-331828c.html

[0007]

2. When ya belong to the 'good old boys' club ya get perks, don't ya?