his vision as ruler of iraq
2007-11-11 13:12:16 · 5 answers · asked by thekid 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Be rich and survive.
2007-11-12 04:13:19 · answer #1 · answered by Bleh! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wanted to be a modern-day Caliphate like Saladin. He imagined that, after defeating Iran, he'd be indisputed leader of the Middle East.
I would hope that online somewhere, they have pictures of his unbelievably numerous palaces. He was preparing for the day when Baghdad would be like Vienna during the Austro-Hungarian empire, replete with countless impressive buildings, as monuments to his monumental ego and lust for power.
Saddam wanted to unite all people of the Middle East under his powerful regime, and have the Baathists control it all.
If you have the chance, look at the video "A Lighthearted Look at The Butcher of Baghdad". It shows one palace he was working on where he had some lake contructed that would have made the reflecting pond in Washington D.C. look like a kiddie's play pool.
2007-11-11 13:17:49 · answer #2 · answered by pachl@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To remain as dictator and kick up as much dust as he
could with his neighbors and his own people...he
believed he was the guy in Nostradomus's Turbin...
and quite frankly, I'm not sure he isn't..very possible
they hanged a double...the real shocker will be when he
takes his position back and with a lot more awsome power!
2007-11-11 13:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wanted to unite all the Arab countries and be their President.
2007-11-11 13:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pan arabism
as it was the foundation of his party(bath)
2007-11-11 13:21:47 · answer #5 · answered by Bro-030 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋