BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - A combative Saddam Hussein lashed out Monday at his treatment by American "occupiers and invaders" and lectured the chief judge about leadership as his trial resumed in a rambling and unfocused session.

Two of the seven other defendants also spoke out during the 2 1/2-hour hearing, complaining of their treatment in detention or dissatisfaction with their court-appointed counsel.

You know, people in Iraq used to get executed for questioning authority in Iraq when Saddam himself ran things. That's if they even made it to a trial. Most of the time their only choice was whether to go feet first or head first into the plastic shredder.

Maybe Saddam should be counting his blessing instead of complaining.