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Grim-Faced Katie Couric, Wearing Black, Downplays Success, Highlights Problems
The Today Show

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."


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To: cookcounty
al-Qaetie Couric bump!
281 posted on 12/15/2003 8:05:57 AM PST by AmericanInTokyo (NORTH KOREA is a DANGEROUS CANCER in late stages; we still only meditate and take herbal medicines)
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP
Al Quatie

Well-deserved. It is simply undeniable that Katie is disappointed by the capture of Saddam. Absolutely undeniable. If she maintained this attitude consistently, she would go to a six-year old's birthday party and say, "What's the celebration about? You're that much closer to death."
282 posted on 12/15/2003 8:06:30 AM PST by Steve_Seattle ("Above all, shake your bum at Burton.")
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Oh maybe something disastrous will happen soon and Katie will be back to wearing her perky colors.
283 posted on 12/15/2003 8:07:19 AM PST by beaversmom
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To: AmericanInTokyo
The unspoken premise behind Katie's questions seemed to be: "We should not have captured Saddam Hussein." The fact that we have offended France looms larger in her mind than the sight of Iraqis dancing in the streets. She only sympathizes with Muslims dancing in the streets when they're dancing as a result of anti-American or anti-Israeli terrorism.
284 posted on 12/15/2003 8:10:31 AM PST by Steve_Seattle ("Above all, shake your bum at Burton.")
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

here's couric in her black suit this morning for those who missed it.

285 posted on 12/15/2003 8:13:31 AM PST by RckyRaCoCo
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To: Steve_Seattle
If she maintained this attitude consistently, she would go to a six-year old's birthday party and say, "What's the celebration about? You're that much closer to death."

that is great!!!

You should email that comment to the "powers that be at NBC"....even Russert set her straight, and the only time you could see she had a glimmer of hope was when he talked about how the president might have trouble in reelection if the ecomony when bad and Iraq was a mess - she actually smiled at this, the b*tch!

286 posted on 12/15/2003 8:16:39 AM PST by SunnyUsa
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To: YaYa123
Did she or Matt comment on the patriotic, biased, emotional outburst of the Iraqi reporters?

Aww, I'm sorry I missed this. When I saw the Iraqis reporters' outburst of cheers (reminded me of the troops erupting in cheers on Thanksgiving when the President walked out), I just about cried.

In the presser, the President just answered the reporter's question about what he would say to Saddam, given that he tried to kill his father. He called him a coward, said good riddance, and of course that he couldn't be trusted.

My thought? "My name in Indigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

And So Damn Insane's introduction after he was caught? "My name is Saddam Hussein, millionaire. I own a mansion and a yacht."

He is so screwed.

287 posted on 12/15/2003 8:29:33 AM PST by bootless (Never Forget)
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To: COUNTrecount
>>Qu'aty<<

ROFL!
288 posted on 12/15/2003 8:31:05 AM PST by bootless (Never Forget)
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To: Steve_Seattle
You can read it all over her face, mannerism and in the words she speaks, almost on a daily basis. She thinks we are fools not to notice. But we notice. Notice BIG TIME.

al-Qaetie Couric, does not even MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO CAMOFLAGE IT.

I don't usually wish adversity on people, but ONCE, just ONCE, I wish she would do a field report for NBC News in Iraq, get captured for a few days by some Ba'ath Feddayin, not roughed up too bad (but scared s-less nevertheless) and then, rescued on the quick by an elite US special ops force in a dashing raid. Oh how I'd love to hear reports, afterward, of her quivering voice having offering "I...I am an...American, too!", to her liberators in the dark terror of the night in Tikrit. (I can dream, can't I?)

Maybe THAT would straighten out her smug, privileged, New York City, Disdain-for-flyover-America, snotty little attitude she has, for a few months or years at least.

289 posted on 12/15/2003 8:31:45 AM PST by AmericanInTokyo (NORTH KOREA is a DANGEROUS CANCER in late stages; we still only meditate and take herbal medicines)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Do you realize that this may be your most successful (longest) Today Show thread ever?
290 posted on 12/15/2003 8:35:45 AM PST by Lazamataz (A poem, by Lazamataz: "What do we do with Saddam, Now that we gottim?")
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To: bootless
"When I saw the Iraqis reporters' outburst of cheers (reminded me of the troops erupting in cheers on Thanksgiving when the President walked out), I just about cried."

Someone reported Bremer had no intention of saying "We got him!", until he saw the excited Iraqi journalists, and felt the emotion in the room. The same report said President Bush was thrilled as he watched the Iraqi journalists explode with joy over Saddam's capture.

Made me cry too. And it made me remember the sanctimonious, holier than thou excuses from Dan Rather and other mainstream media monkies who didn't wear flag pins, and attacked FOXNews for being too patriotic.

291 posted on 12/15/2003 8:35:46 AM PST by YaYa123 (@Katie Is So Over.com)
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To: bootless; COUNTrecount
We've advanced the concept. Qu'aty was reminiscient of the Qu'ran, and in that way was need -- but Islamicism in general is not truly the threat.

I've tied Katie to terrorism directly by calling her Al-Qaetie Couric. This will be her new name, since she clearly sides with terrorists.

292 posted on 12/15/2003 8:41:13 AM PST by Lazamataz (A poem, by Lazamataz: "What do we do with Saddam, Now that we gottim?")
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To: Lazamataz
need = neat
293 posted on 12/15/2003 8:42:42 AM PST by Lazamataz (A poem, by Lazamataz: "What do we do with Saddam, Now that we gottim?")
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
This is really pathetic. When Saddam was at large, all these media Rats could say were things like, "where's Saddam?", and "as long as he's free, we haven't won". Now that we get him, all they seem to be saying is, well, capturing Saddam is no big deal, it didn't mean anything all along.

Anyone with eyes to see and half an ounce of brains to think will know that nothing except the defeat of Bush in '04 will satisfy these Rats. They could capture Bin Laden tomorrow and whores like Couric and Lauer and Jennings will say, no big deal, others are still out there. The stock market could go to 20,000 and they'll be wringing their hands about how Bush cut taxes for "the rich", and that's what's fueling the rally. There's no sense pandering to the media, they'll never tell it straight if it has the hint of benefiting Bush and/or the conservative side.

294 posted on 12/15/2003 8:50:51 AM PST by chimera
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To: Maigrey
Would you let me know if the confirmation is obtained and the thread put up. Thank you.
295 posted on 12/15/2003 8:59:49 AM PST by DCPatriot
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Katie The Perky Burqa never fails to meet our lowest expectations. It is the primary insanity of our age that vapid media narcissists like Couric are paid millions to propagate destructive nonsense and, worse, that this carries the weight of unimpeachable authority for a sizable segment of the population.

The unrestrained power of the mass media, and the recklessness with which it is wielded, are this era's counterpart to such historical follies as witch-hunting, human sacrifice, and the divine right of kings.

In 100 years, people will look back at the power of the Hollywood/Madison Avenue Cultural Axis and ask how anyone could have been so stupid.

296 posted on 12/15/2003 9:01:20 AM PST by atomic conspiracy ( Anti-war movement: road-kill on the highway to freedom.)
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To: atomic conspiracy
In 100 years, people will look back at the power of the Hollywood/Madison Avenue Cultural Axis and ask how anyone could have been so stupid

Well those people can also look at Free Republic and say at least some people weren't so stupid.

297 posted on 12/15/2003 9:04:58 AM PST by Dane
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Why do you torture yourself so? I could not pick perky Katy out of a crowd of three. The only reason I know she's perky is because Rush says so.
298 posted on 12/15/2003 9:06:29 AM PST by mercy
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Note that the mainstream press is universally ignoring Arab reaction, which is either rejoicing or, like Palestine, vowing to continue the struggle. The press does not want to show GWB to have any Arab support, especially in Iraq, and they certainly don't want to show the hatred their beloved Palestinians have for us.
299 posted on 12/15/2003 9:16:03 AM PST by Spok
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Another excellent report on the truly disgusting demeanor of the Couric bitch. That woman might as well tattoo "democrat" on her forehead.
300 posted on 12/15/2003 9:27:40 AM PST by onyx (Your secrets are safe with me and all my friends.)
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