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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: mylife
Am I paranoid or does Al Qaetie's funereal costume seem like some kind of weird Hollywood high-fashion interpretation of an "Islamic look."
301 posted on 12/15/2003 9:31:30 AM PST by atomic conspiracy ( Anti-war movement: road-kill on the highway to freedom.)
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To: TomGuy

"Well, $#!T, Kenneth...do I have to go on with this story as the lead?" "What?...I'm on the air?"

302 posted on 12/15/2003 9:34:57 AM PST by hattend (Mr Bush, the Supremes upheld CFR...what's your plan B? Too late to veto, now)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
I'm glad you posted this. I noticed it as well.
303 posted on 12/15/2003 9:36:15 AM PST by ConservativeMan55 (A tiger is a tiger. Some things you can't change no matter how hard you try.)
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To: ChadGore
Unfortunatley, reported here, the demolition man trying to disarm one of the car bombs was a U.S. soldier....
304 posted on 12/15/2003 9:46:38 AM PST by AmericanDave (Remove)
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To: hattend


Mr. President. Can you show me one of your rape camps? Please? Pretty please?
305 posted on 12/15/2003 9:47:22 AM PST by jimbo123
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To: Johnny_Cipher
I'm beginning to wonder if Couric is wearing Hitlery's "Old Crusty".

"New Crusty"?...."Katy Krusty"?...."Al-Quaety Qrusty"?.......

306 posted on 12/15/2003 9:48:39 AM PST by rightwingreligiousfanatic (All's well that ends well...)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Great, great report. I was going to watch, but I didn't want to spoil the elation from yesterday's outstanding news. From the archives and one of my personal favorites, here is the obligatory Katie song ---

MIDI - TELL LAURA I LOVE HER

Our Katie Couric, that perky one
You won’t believe what she’s done
Just look and you’ll see
She shows her butt right on TV

We are sure it will win the sweeps
Though, of course, it gives you the creeps
Children all watch…they’re filled with glee
It’s Katie’s colonoscopy

The nurses are screaming…a nightmare they’re dreaming
Their fear they cannot restrain
The doctor just found Katie’s brain

So Katie’s now the butt of their jokes
Inside her each doctor pokes
They cannot believe their eyes
The viewer’s getting a big surprise

They say she has made history
Something like this you’ll never see
One screams out, “I can’t concur
Most Democrats are just like her”

The nurses are screaming…a nightmare they’re dreaming
Their fear they cannot restrain
The doctor just found Katie’s brain

They stitch her up…it’s finally done
She’ll take time off out in the sun
People say each time they pass
Hey, we know your head’s in your *ss

The nurses are screaming…a nightmare they’re dreaming
Their fear they cannot restrain
The doctor just found Katie’s brain

The nurses are screaming…a nightmare they’re dreaming
Their fear they cannot restrain
The doctor just found Katie’s brain

307 posted on 12/15/2003 9:59:49 AM PST by doug from upland (Hillary would get 100% of the Islamist Terrorist vote)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Unreal! But thank you for providing this info as a service to FReepers who can't stomach the Perkster first thing in the morning. :-)
308 posted on 12/15/2003 10:04:19 AM PST by nutmeg (Land of the Free – Thanks to the Brave)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Katy's getting up there, isn't she?
I think maybe she is due to be Lundened out of there soon.

I only wish Bryant Gumbel was still hanging around (is he still in showbiz?) because he was always good for a laugh. No wait - - I'm thinking of Barney Gumbel. Doh....!
309 posted on 12/15/2003 10:06:16 AM PST by Lancey Howard
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To: McGruff
Wow, she DOES look extra-grim today in that screen shot, with the black clothes and gloomy sky behind her. She's the AntiPerkster today!
310 posted on 12/15/2003 10:09:26 AM PST by nutmeg (Land of the Free – Thanks to the Brave)
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To: StarFan; Dutchy; alisasny; Black Agnes; BobFromNJ; BUNNY2003; Cacique; Clemenza; Coleus; cyborg; ...
More Whining From the Left ping!

Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.

311 posted on 12/15/2003 10:11:06 AM PST by nutmeg (Land of the Free – Thanks to the Brave)
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To: spectre
>> The condescending, disrespectful Katie conducted her interview as if she were a Prosecuting attorney going after the accused defendant.

Worse...Like a defense attorney of a scoundrel, attacking the victim of the crime in order to twist things as THEIR fault.

312 posted on 12/15/2003 10:29:06 AM PST by Wondervixen (Ask for her by name--Accept no substitutes!)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Yesterday, I noticed that even many in the press were smiling. I figured Colic wouldn't be one of them. She probably felt as though she'd just learned of the death of her best friend. The poor dear.
313 posted on 12/15/2003 10:37:57 AM PST by Tabi Katz
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To: txrangerette
You're certainly right, Txr! The Libs and the Islamonazis have a lot in common.
314 posted on 12/15/2003 1:09:03 PM PST by Savage Beast (The more truth threatens delusions, the more the resistance intensifies.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
bump
315 posted on 12/15/2003 1:14:05 PM PST by Steve0113
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To: nutmeg
i noticed the author of the media shenanigans ping list said on saturday he was no longer maintain the list.


Baaaaaad timing
316 posted on 12/15/2003 1:19:50 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Peace through Strength)
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To: freedumb2003
also bad grammar.

Me sorry for bad post talk not good.
317 posted on 12/15/2003 1:20:29 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Peace through Strength)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
I hardly see what all the fuss is about--the army followed all the ideals the left wanted the to do. There was no taser, gunfire or clubbing of Saddam by the MP's. We took him out of his horribly squalid living conditions and gave him a nice place to stay.
Free medical treatment--free food(And he won't have to cook it). We got him off the cold dirt floor (which can't be good for an old man) and put him in a warm, safe spot where he's free from potential threats on his life. He has a bed and sanitary conditions greatly improved. AND HE GOT IT ALL AT THE GOVERNMENT'S EXPENSE!!!
318 posted on 12/15/2003 1:42:51 PM PST by captain_zammo (to the breakfast bar, and beyond)
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To: Wondervixen; McGruff
Was it my imagination or did she just ask Wesley Clark, "...but wouldn't Iraq with Saddam in charge be preferable to one with him in custody?"

The woman obviously does NOT appreciate freedom!

319 posted on 12/15/2003 1:54:03 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Hey, McGruff: GLOAT! GLOAT! GLOAT!)
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To: bc2
I barely posted before we lost our server most of the day. What a a bad day to be off line.

Whenever you see a place that CG or his poems need to be ping him. If he doesn't have a poem he'll try to write one.
320 posted on 12/15/2003 1:59:29 PM PST by Conspiracy Guy (Clues for sale, 20 % off through Christmas. Don't be clueless, buy yours today.)
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