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3. Both men have appointed their sons to lead military units.

Mon Jul 7, 2014, 05:31 AM

Jul 2014

Maliki seems to have placed his son in an even higher position, than Saddam ever did.

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Iraqi premier Maliki removes key army chiefs, appoints own son [View all] grahamhgreen Jul 2014 OP

What would Saddam do? Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #1

Both men have appointed their sons to lead military units. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #3

Nepotism doesn't make them equals, though Scootaloo Jul 2014 #4

Oh good, that will fix it. bemildred Jul 2014 #7