Was Saddam a CIA Asset

According to Wayne Madsen, writing in OpEdNews, Saddam Hussein's execution is being carried out swiftly because of information he had regarding the complicity of the U.S. in his use of chemical weapons supplied by the American government.

Oh yeah, Madsen also claims Saddam was an asset used by the CIA from his student days.

Frankly, I'm always a little skeptical of conspiracy theories, but for this administration, I'll make an exception. However, I did find the headline of the article a bit edgy: Why the Bush Crime Family Wants Saddam Iced