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."
This woman wouldn't know "fair" if it bit her in the butt.
Actually, Saddam's last palace was a rathole.
LOL^2. You forgot about mentioning all the bad shit that will happen during the Haj.
The Demorat talking points:
1. Clearly Saddam was in no position to be leading anything; so his capture will have no effect.
2. Don't you think that Saddam's capture will cause even more terroist attacks on Americans?
3. Isn't Saddam's capture a good opportunity for America to rejoin the world of natures and repair our image in the international community?
4. Although this may be a political plus for President Bush, it will be short lived, right?
Barf, Puke, Ralph . . . . !!!
She is...Shelob.
The condescending, disrespectful Katie conducted her interview as if she were a Prosecuting attorney going after the accused defendant. I don't know WHY General Sanchez would dignify her program by giving her an interview. Snub them.
A side view of Katie Couric, shows a woman who is in dire need of some Calcium or a back brace for her dowagers hump...meow. Maybe she wants to deflect the camera to her $1,000 ugly shoes she is so proud of.. sw
Actually, that's Hillary's shtick. BTW, I am sure the Hildebeast asked some staffer to research something that would make her appear to be an expert and the researcher came up with the Haj thing to use as a talking point on the interview shows.
That's the Mao-jacket look. Hillary has dressed like that a time or two.
GLGB, you took your meds this morning, right? I'd hate for you to get an ulcer because you forgot!
My father has the books (somewhere) and I remember him reading about Doc Savage's exploits. Maybe I should dig out the books once again.
Well, when you have so much hatred, it's hard to keep enough makeup to hide the effects on your face. (Maybe that is why Mrs. Bush (Both of them) are aging oh so well.
The little traitorous (female body part). How low can you go?
Talk about a rat deserving to live in a hole....
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