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With that kind of military, he could have annexed the entire western side of the Persian Gulf with little or no resistance, and the Westerners/Americans would've most likely done nothing about it since they were more concerned about Soviet expansionism than anything else at that time. In fact, they would've probably been okay with Saddam annexing the Gulf Arab states, provided he promised to act as a bulwark against the Soviet Union.
America had no problem with its World War II ally, China, annexing Tibet and the short-lived East Turkestan Islamic Republic. It also had no problem with Turkey annexing Northern Cyprus. And, lately, American policymakers such as Kissinger have come out and stated that the US must accept that Crimea belongs to Russia.America has never favored the politics of annexation and wether it was annexing Kuwait or annexing Iran...this was a big bold red line which Americans and the west did not accecpt..Saddam would have bought better negotiating terms if teamed up with entire GCC to exert pressure on Kuwait to pull back from surge in oil production...the real conflict started with Kuwaitis started dumping so much oil in the market that it begin to collapse oil prices..and all GCC countries including KSA had a problem with that..but Iraq invasion of Kuwait set Saudi and Kuwait in the same alliance..otherwise Iraq would have been able to get a upper hand by alliance with other GCC stated to whom he was heavily indebted for war funding...
This video not only depicts Saddam's life history, but also highlights how these rulers treat their people. They are blatant liars, may it be Saddam or Bush. It shows how USA interferes with the affairs of other countries. It gives a clear view that how tyrants are brought to power and how they are allowed to mistreat their subjects. Crux of matter is that it is not Saddam who is responsible for what Iraq today is, it is US. Not only Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Egypt and the list goes on.
Back to supporting genocidal maniacs are you, Al-Hitler? Tut tut. But he is also a senior ISIS commander, so maybe I should call you Al-Baghdadi? Which do you prefer?Al-Douri for President!
Proven wrong in numerous times throughout history when they take over lands in the Pacific. Besides, they supported Saddam in his (failed) war of annexation.America has never favored the politics of annexation
He and his buddy Al-Douri were scumbags, pure and simple. Do you call people who use chlorine, sarin and VX gas heroes?Saddam Husein was a real hero.
Saddam Husein was a real hero. Unfortunately his nation even his soldiers did not see this and many betrayed him by taking side with the colonists.
Today they know it but too late... They swim in blood, tears..
What would have happened if Kuwait cut its oil production?