In article , "C J Campbell"
writes:

Even the supposedly secular Saddam Hussein constantly
used Islamic references in his attempts to motivate the people to war.
Hussein openly admires Hitler, as does bin Laden. These particular Fascists
are also extremely anti-Jewish (they are themselves Semites, so calling them
anti-Semitic would be odd).

Saddam's fascist central identity would best be described as Pan-Arab
Nationalism first, with Islam as a supporting feature. He would use the
religious identity to his advantage, but he saw himself as a modern Saladin,
uniting and leading an Arab nation.

--
Wm. Donald (Don) Tabor Jr., DDS
PP-ASEL
Chesapeake, VA - CPK, PVG