bldgblog.blogspot.com — These extraordinary images—published here for the first time—show the imperial palaces of Saddam Hussein converted into temporary housing for the U.S military. Vast, self-indulgent halls of columned marble and extravagant chandeliers, surrounded by pools, walls, moats, and, beyond that, empty desert, suddenly look more like college dormitories.
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assassyn360May 29, 2009
On behalf of all the U.S. troops that have sought comfort in these palaces. Thank you Saddam.
jitterbitsMay 30, 2009
No, but they are part of Iraqi history.
make7upyours06May 30, 2009
Sad but true haha.. Most wonders of the world were built by either slaves or slaves of religion beliefs (as in, they did it for their 'god') hahaha.. You won't get any contractor to make you a 4,000 mile wall like China, just ask the U.S.
Closed AccountMay 30, 2009
Um, have you been reading about the situation? We plan to withdraw troops. They've had two elections now and the front page of the paper and the first story on the evening news every night ISN'T troop or civilian death in Iraq. Barack's prez now, man. It's all good, didn't you hear?
hamburglar26May 30, 2009
Last time I checked we were trying to help the Iraqi people, please explain how we're robbing them.
Closed AccountMay 30, 2009
Where do you live live, Hamburglar26? I can drop in and "help" you if you like.
willhirschMay 30, 2009
Of course you don't. You might want to look up what happened in Karbala in 1991.
Closed AccountMay 31, 2009
Wow you really are that slow.No tough guy here - my facetious remark WAS an answer to your question. Sadly I didn't realise I was having a conversation with a robot, and a dim one at that. You still don't seem to have clicked to the fact that my original comment was expressing a desire to improve the conditions for the soldiers either. I'm sure your mother still loves you though, no matter how slow you are.