The theory that Saddam is linked in any way to Bin Laden and his religious movement: Al Qae'da is downright ridiculous and hilariously ignorant - read why!
'The idea that al-Qaeda is getting political or military support from Iraq is ludicrous. I can see no way.' Alex Standish, editor of the UK journal Jane's Intelligence Digest - required reading for war-watchers and war-makers everywhere - thinks US intelligence officials are making 'a big mistake' on Iraq. 'They are trying to convince us of something that is highly unlikely', he says. 'If they really believe that Saddam is feeding and sustaining bin Laden's men, then they can't possibly understand the fundamental difference between Iraq and al-Qaeda.'

Brendan O