In response to Aloofi's comments:
Yes, Saddam does try very hard to portray himself to his people as a noble, heroic and righteous ruler who cares for his country. I don't know how many of them (if any) actually believe him.
For a look into the mind of an iraqi citzen, take a look at
this site. I think the URL was originally posted here by someone else. As far as I know it's genuine.
It's a blog by an iraqi, being written day to day right now. The guy is educated and observant, and seems to be under no illusions about the nature of Saddam. All the same, he doesn't seem to regard George Bush as his liberator. It's an interesting read, anyway. Take a look.