# Breaking News: We May Have Captured or Killed Saddam's Sons **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 22, 2003, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161 "2003-07-22T15:29:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/1 "2003-07-22T15:29:13Z")
> **[MSNBC News - Breaking News and News Today | Latest News](https://www.msnbc.com/)** > > MSNBC breaking news and the latest news for today. Get daily news from local news reporters and world news updates with live audio & video from our team. Developing story… ---
**Author:** ![Diceman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/22d042/32.png) [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/2 "2003-07-22T16:13:06Z")
I’ll wait till they’re sure. Remember when they said that Saddam had probably been killed in the bombing :o ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/3 "2003-07-22T16:13:32Z")
God I hope so. I will be dancing in the streets. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/4 "2003-07-22T16:19:36Z")
According to [CNN](http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/07/22/sprj.irq.main/index.html), no prisoners were taken in the raid. If dead, they will not be missed. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/5 "2003-07-22T16:26:33Z")
We all know what a prick Uday is, and we know that Qusai is in charge of some loyalist fighters, but what other dirt do we have on him? Is he a psychotic cold-blooded killer like his brother? Most of the real bad press goes to Uday. Whats the scoop on Qusai? Mind you, from what I do know about these two, I certainly hope we nailed them. Captured would be nice, too. They may have some valuable info and I bet they would spill their guts with little effort. I’m guessing they are actually pussies who hid behind dad’s coattails all these years. Will look forward to see this story develop… * * * _“Lets get them meek bastards **NOW!** ”_ ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/6 "2003-07-22T16:50:31Z")
Forgive me, but I’m waiting for DNA evidence, dental records, and identifying scars or tattoos before I celebrate. The US has a bad track record, after all. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/7 "2003-07-22T18:29:10Z")
Much like what **MsRobyn** said, I’m going to wait. I quote the [Evil Overlord Rules List](http://www.eviloverlord.com/lists/overlord.html): > [@](#): > > 1. All slain enemies will be cremated, or at least have several rounds of ammunition emptied into them, not left for dead at the bottom of the cliff. The announcement of their deaths, as well as any accompanying celebration, will be deferred until after the aforementioned disposal. IOW: Verify the kill BEFORE you tell everybody about it. It’s terribly embarrassing when you throw a big party to celebrate the demise of a nemesis, then the nemesis suddenly walks in and says “Hi!” For starters, where does he sit? Do the rules of polite society require all the ladies to dance with him? The relevant etiquette questions are not to be taken lightly, lest the gentle host suffer a major _faux pas_. All joking aside, the rule is still: Confirm your achievement through good process and practices before you hold the press conference. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/8 "2003-07-22T19:44:01Z")
Some general Sanchez just held a news conference confirming their deaths, and that evidence will be released tomorrow. Dammit. I’d rather they were captured alive. [Breaking News](http://www.foxnews.com) ---
**Author:** ![Reuben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/54ee81/32.png) [@Reuben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reuben)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/9 "2003-07-22T19:44:39Z")
According to the BBC news ticker, the US military has confirmed that Uday and Qusay have been killed. “More soon” it says. ---
**Author:** ![ElwoodCuse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/edb3f5/32.png) [@ElwoodCuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElwoodCuse)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/10 "2003-07-22T19:46:24Z")
Wolf! ---
**Author:** ![Blackeyes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f6c823/32.png) [@Blackeyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackeyes)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/11 "2003-07-22T19:54:55Z")
Dead. They’re dead. Sez press. And the SDMB falls to its knees and surrenders to the thousands racing to be the first to post about it. ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/12 "2003-07-22T19:56:08Z")
Pentagon says it was them: [http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/07/22/sprj.irq.sons/index.html](http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/07/22/sprj.irq.sons/index.html) ---
**Author:** ![Blackeyes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f6c823/32.png) [@Blackeyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackeyes)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/13 "2003-07-22T19:58:26Z")
Oh, McDonalds stock is up. Wow. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/14 "2003-07-22T19:58:26Z")
It’s a good day for, among others, the women of Iraq. ---
**Author:** ![London\_Calling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@London\_Calling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/London_Calling)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/15 "2003-07-22T20:01:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ivylass \* > Dammit. I’d rather they were captured alive. If they’re dead, doesn’t that somewhat hinder the chance of them helping locate the \ weapons of mass destruction ? Gee, that’s unfortunate. Remind me again, why \*exactly \*were they wanted men; what was it they did to the US, for example . . . . ? ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/16 "2003-07-22T20:05:19Z")
Saddam’s sons are dead? Bushwheat say, “U-day!” ---
**Author:** ![ace22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f05b48/32.png) [@ace22](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ace22)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/17 "2003-07-22T20:05:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Blackeyes \* > **Oh, McDonalds stock is up.** Uday and Qusay are killed, and McD’s stock goes up. Coincidence? I think not. ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/18 "2003-07-22T20:37:29Z")
Kinda depressing that they killed the teenaged son too. Considering the history of the lineage, the kid was probably on the path to being a major league asshole, but I just don’t like seeing kids killed. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/19 "2003-07-22T20:48:05Z")
[This looks pretty official](http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/news_release.asp?NewsRelease=20030768.txt). ---
**Author:** ![Invisible\_Chimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161/20 "2003-07-22T20:57:18Z")
Strangely enough, I just watched a special on DTMS or THC last night about Saddam’s Sons. After watching the show, I was very angry and thought to myself about how I couldn’t wait to catch these sonofabitches as much if not more than Saddam. Then the very next day, we kill them. Major league scumbags. Not sad to see them go. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-we-may-have-captured-or-killed-saddams-sons/190161.md?page=2)