with this recreation of Saddam's last palace.
Maybe it will be Katie's Christmas present.
Posted on 12/15/2003 4:42:43 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
Katie Couric didn't disappoint. As soon as the news of Saddam's capture broke yesterday, a number of FReepers began speculating as to how Couric would react to the "bad" news this morning.
I for one hypothesized that Katie would be wearing black, and sure enough, she was!
Couric interviewed Gen. Ricardo Sanchez. His troops captured Saddam, and Sanchez spoke with him personally on two occasions.
Throughout the interview, Katie maintained that grim, lock-jawed expression reserved for bad news and unpleasant interactions. Unless I'm mistaken, she never congratulated the general.
She quickly threw in Sanchez's face the response from Saddam when asked if he had WMD: "No of course not, the US dreamed them up to have a reason to go to war with us. We didn't allow inspections only because we didn't want them to go into presidential areas and intrude on our privacy."
Next, Katie wanted to paint a gloomy picture as to how Saddam's capture wouldn't improve the situation on the ground:
"Clearly, Saddam was in no position to orchestrate anything. Militarily, how much of the enemies' capabilities have really been degraded by this capture?"
"Isn't Saddam's capture basically just symbolic?"
Sanchez said that it was more than symbolic, and that although there would still be violence, this was a major step.
Couric wouldn't give up on her notion that Saddam's capture, if anything, makes things WORSE in Iraq.
"Soem are worried that this will actually incite more violence from members of the insurgency - Al Qaida, Islamic Jihadists. Couldn't it create a climate of more violence against US troops?"
Next, Katie sought to emphasize that the US has still failed to capture a more important fugitive.
Q: "Ibrahim Al-Duri is considered the real mastermind. How critical is his capture?"
Sanchez said that they would aggressively be seeking him and other HVTs (high value targets). The general concluded by very politely thanking Katie for her support!
Matt Lauer was much more balanced. He began by congratulating Gen. Odierno. and when Gen. Odierno concluded by saying "God Bless America," Lauer smiled pleasantly and said "nice way to end the interview."
Katie then interviewed Tim Russert. Russert observed that in his comments yesterday, Pres. Bush was quite measured. He wanted to avoid a repeat of the "Mission Accomplished" triumphalism.
Asked a worried Couric, "In political terms for Pres. Bush, is this a big boost, is it long-lasting?"
Russert: in the short term it is. If the economy is strong and Iraq is secure, he coasts to victory. Otherwise it could be tight.
Katie: "Everything seems to be so unpredictable [at least she hopes it is]. But when it comes to candidates particularly Dean, how does this affect him?
Russert: "Lieberman's statement about Dean, that if Dean were president Saddam would still be in power, was very aggressive. The issue will now really be engaged. Lieberman will carry the argument."
Finally, Katie wanted to portray the US as something of an international pariah, and to echo the official Dem line that the Saddam capture creates the opportunity for more internationlization:
Couric: "I think it's fair to say that the world view of the US not particularly favorable. Will the US use the capture of Saddam as an opportunity for more internationalization of the effort in Iraq?"
Russert: "This is a rare opportunity for a new beginning. Pres. Bush needs to be magnanimous."
I'm actually a big Colgate fan. I was at their first-round playoff game against U Mass, and watched Saturday on TV as they took care of . . FAU! Oh well, at least we agree about Katie, Hillary et. al!
A despot, a murderer, a tyrannical dictator is captured and this is what Baghdad Katie says? Does this not prove to the nation that this woman is no journalist, but is instead a mouthpiece for the left, and a blame America first traitor to her country?
Wishful thinking!
Maybe it will be Katie's Christmas present.
Yup, sounds like a Buchannan voter. ;-)
(Go Pat Go!)
The black dress, cadaverous facies were obvious, but she was also "white all over" and shaking in her hostility. This woman has lost her perspective and after not seeing her for a number of years it is apparent she is no longer fits the Limbaugh description of the "perky Katy." To be charitable, perhaps the death of her first husband and remarriage has done something to her ability to experience and reflect common human warmth.
PS: O'Reilly looked terrible but he made great points and was on target. I believe he is stretched to far and something has to break -- a daily TV program and a daily radio program are getting the best of him. He is right about the Islamofascists being irrational in their hatred but he could have said the same for the true believer religious liberals who never seem to lose the ability to hate the opposition and people of traditional faith.
PS #2: Gentlemen if your wife ever has the "flat-white-all-over-look, be circumspect in your speech and actions. Else you may face the same third degree that the general did.
This seems to be the prevalent mood at NBC ... yesterday Tom Brokaw acted pained and glum. Sort of like you would expect them to act if Hildabeast died unexpectedly.
I heard about her CFR speech last week. Did Timmy make it seem like it was sudden?
Very fitting look for the season (in hell).
Did he ever! I happened to surf by when he had some guest on who was spouting that Saddams big plan wasn't the war but the insurgency and it would probably continue and Dan and the guest had been right all along...desperately, searching for, .....(gasp)....relevancy!!
It was totally disgusting because Rather was nodding and attentive and tried to be smug. Media Wankers.
Prairie
Actually that was part of a joke I played yesterday morning. I saw a friend of mine, Ken, and yelled out, "Hey, did you hear the BIG NEWS?" Of course, Ken responded by saying, "Yeah, they caught Saddam." Then I acted befuddled and replied, "No, I meant the news about FAU losing yesterday."
p.s. I have to stay on the good side of my friend, Jessica, since she is destined to make Donald Trump look like small potatoes. She hasn't even graduated yet and two corporations are already competing to hire her at a huge salary and still allow her to complete her final three classes plus free trips to China. Jessica has the reputation of being the hardest working student to ever go to FAU.
Katie then interviewed Tim Russert. Russert observed that in his comments yesterday, Pres. Bush was quite measured. He wanted to avoid a repeat of the "Mission Accomplished" triumphalism.
The President never has used the words "Mission Accomplished." This is a lie that the leftist media continues to propagate in an attempt to minimize this great victory for the We the People of the United States.
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