Semi-naked? Pics of evil former dictator Bashar Assad go viral

Recently discovered pics of deposed, disgraced former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, 59, offer a stark contrast to the image he projected. Assad, of course, served as the 19th president of Syria from 2000 until his evil government was overthrown by Syrian rebels last week.

As citizens sift through his numerous palaces, they uncover unimaginable opulence. The forsaken garage of one of his presidential residences in Damascus starkly reveals the lavish lifestyle and extravagant tastes of the ousted Assad. His collection of luxury cars stands as a glaring testament to his excessive indulgence, highlighting precisely why this facet of his life has attracted substantial criticism and scrutiny.

People seemed to be in awe, pointing out the luxury cars—Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Aston Martins. This display of extravagance is almost absurd. Among these vehicles was a Ferrari F50, an extremely rare model with only 349 ever produced. One of these was auctioned for over $5.5 million at Sotheby’s earlier this year. Such ostentation confirms the obvious questions about Assad’s values and priorities. As the Syrian people endured immense suffering, Assad indulged himself in a life of luxury, highlighting a stark and troubling disconnect from the harsh realities faced by the citizens of his impoverished country.

Luxury cars aside, it’s some of his photos that seem to have caught people off-guard.

Was he a playboy or a president?

Perhaps he wasn’t much of either.

One of the images depicted a shirtless Assad, seemingly taking a selfie with a camera, while another captured him riding a scooter in his undergarments. Yet another image showed him flexing his bicep in a speedo. Such displays raise questions about the appropriateness and intent behind these choices, as they seem to prioritize personal exhibition over professionalism or decorum.

In the photos, Assad is depicted in a questionable light—one image shows him with a woman perched on his shoulders, while another captures him placing a ring on his wife’s fingers. These images raise concerns about the appropriateness and implications of such displays.

The collection inexplicably featured an image of his father, Hafez al-Assad—who governed Syria until his death in 2000—posing in underwear. This choice raises questions about the appropriateness and relevance of such a depiction within the collection.

It’s a family of freaks!

The images have ignited widespread ridicule, particularly targeting a leader often criticized for his autocratic tendencies. Saad Abedine, a respected journalist with Al Jazeera, shared some of these photos on X, warning that they will cause “endless nightmares for days to come.”

In a country where the concept of luxury has been reduced to simply making it through another day since the civil war began in 2011, Assad’s mansions in Aleppo and Damascus have been emptied of their valuables by rebels. This stark reality reflects the profound hardships faced by all who endure such conflict, reminding us of the resilience required to navigate life amidst such turmoil.

Much like Saddam Hussein and others who preceded him, Bashar Assad stands as a glaring example of an evil dictator and a reprehensible individual. His life was marked by greed, all the while his citizens languished in poverty. This stark contrast underscores the deep moral failings of such leadership.

On the morning of 8 December, as rebel troops made their initial entry into Damascus, Assad fled to Moscow, where he was promptly granted political asylum by Vladimir Putin and the Russian government.