i have lived and worked over in the former soviet union and this is a common idea. can big tashes and cruelty be hereditary?
2006-08-02 09:14:13 · 13 answers · asked by belickcat 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Saddam Hussein was born in the town of Al-Awja, 8 miles (13 km) from the Iraqi town of Tikrit, to a family of shepherds. His mother, Subha Tulfah al-Mussallat, named her newborn son "Saddam," which in Arabic means "one who confronts." He never knew his father, Hussein 'Abd al-Majid, who died or disappeared 6 months before Saddam was born. Shortly afterward, Saddam's thirteen-year-old brother died of cancer, leaving his mother severely depressed in the final months of the pregnancy. Saddam's mother also tried to abort the baby by attempting suicide. The infant Saddam was sent to the family of his maternal uncle, Khairallah Talfah, until he was three. [3]
His mother remarried, and Saddam gained three half-brothers through this marriage. His stepfather, Ibrahim al-Hassan, treated Saddam harshly after his return. He was abusive and forced the young boy to steal chickens and sheep for resale.
At about the age of ten, Saddam fled the family and returned to live with his uncle, who was a devout Sunni Muslim, in Baghdad. Later in his life, relatives from his native Tikrit would become some of his closest advisors and supporters. According to Saddam, he learned many things from his uncle, especially the lesson that he should never back down from his enemies, no matter how superior their numbers or capabilities. Under the guidance of his uncle, he attended a nationalistic secondary school in Baghdad. In 1957, at age 20, Saddam joined the revolutionary pan-Arab Ba'ath Party, of which his uncle was a supporter.
so as you can see this is totally ludicrous!
2006-08-02 09:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by celtic_princess77 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a fascinating story about Saddam. If true, no wonder he's turned out the way he has... but what I find especially intriguing is that he could rise from such humble beginnings to have so much power. And I didn't realise he was so old! Pity his uncle didn't teach him love peace and humility!!
2006-08-02 17:03:44 · answer #2 · answered by jdw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Communism lived
Communism lives
and Communism will live forever
how dare are u comparing Stalin to this Saddam guy
2006-08-02 16:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by vikalka2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course, but the barbaric characteristics attributed to Stalin and Hussein are innate in every human being, or hasn't anyone noticed?
Go to the wilderness, watch the animals flee in horrific fear.
2006-08-02 16:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must be the mustache.
And maybe also the fact that America Hates Saddam.
2006-08-02 16:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by Mohammed R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be, but then so could half the Iraqi army there are a lot of look-a-likes
2006-08-02 16:19:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubbish, Though there is a certain similarity in facial features.
2006-08-02 17:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by cognito44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their moustache look(ed) alike, and they are famous as bloodthirsty dictators.
2006-08-02 17:29:21 · answer #8 · answered by philip y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you having a laugh!
2006-08-02 16:18:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you gotta admit there is a very strong resemblance
2006-08-02 16:25:37 · answer #10 · answered by Voodoo Doll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋