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."
"According to people at the scene, when Saddam Hussein surrendered, he had this to say:"
My name is Saddam Hussein, and I am the president of Iraq. I am willing to negotiate.The reply from US Forces:
Regards from President Bush!
Extreme Happiness = Dean wins the election.
Sadness = Bush wins the election.
Extreme Gloom = Bush wins election by landslide.
Extreme Anger = Bush wins election by 537 votes again in Florida.
LOL. A witticism right up there with Will Smith's "Welcome to Earth!" in Independence Day.
And then we find out that the Deuce of Clubs is hiding out in his new guise as foreign policy advisor for the DNC.
And what is up with that jacket. Does the woman have no taste in clothes. (Women's rant and all...)
To: All
tune into the Today Show and katie colic - she's in full blown "mourning" today - black dress, black earings even...and a very terse,unhappy face/voice to report the "good news"
she's doing her best to downplay this - she just said (watching live interview now) - Katie: "militarily how much has the efforts to get saddam been downgraded because he obviously lacked power"
then katie barks:"so this is more symbolic general, ya think?"
another rapid fire Colic question:
"General Sanchez do you think this will incite more terrorism, a more violant environment?"
lol she is such a biased b*tch!!!
she'd punch him if he was in the studio with her
Once again, Katie:"I know sadaam's #2 man is the mastermind of all the attacks, how critical is it to get him?"
(when we get him, katie won't be happy)
hahaha..general sanchez handled her well, and closed the interview with "thank you again for all of your support" great irony!
13 posted on 12/15/2003 7:15:33 AM EST by SunnyUsa [ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies | Report Abuse ]
...a day when one of her comrades (in spirit) was captured!
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.Sounds like there's eight RAT campaigns that could use Saddam on their campaign staffs.
"Don't you think ....... the resistance will ....... the resistance."
The Iraqi began his comments by point out to the clueless FOXNEWS ANCHOR that it isn't a resistance. It is Terrorism. Good gosh even the Fox people aid and abet with their stupid choice of words. It's ingrained in the mindset of a journalism major. Either that or it was a deliberate setup.
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