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ABC GMA upbeat on Saddam capture. Reports Saddam's first words in captivity
ABC's Good Morning America | ABC GMA Gibson/Sawyer

Posted on 12/15/2003 5:06:51 AM PST by MindBender26

ABC's Good Morning America anchors Charlie Gibson and Dianne Swayer took an upbeat approach to the US capture of Saddam, especially compared to the dour Katie Couric who predicted more doom and gloom for the world.

According to ABC, Saddam's first words to US soldiers were "I am Saddam Hussein, Presient of Iraq. I want to negoitate." The reply from the soldier who pulled him out of the hole; "President Bush sends his regards!"

ABC featured live report from the farm where Saddam was captured. Highlighted the squalid conditions in which he was living. Also reported that he was beginning to talk, already leading to additional arrests.

GMA also had live shot with two SP4 who were there when Saddam was caught. Set up link for them to talk to their families. Verbal high fives all around, especially from Gibson.

All in all, much better than Couric/NBC


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Are the movies coming true?

1 posted on 12/15/2003 5:06:52 AM PST by MindBender26
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To: MindBender26
A much more positive view of the days events than the "Yesterday Show".

They had on a couple of soldiers on involved in Saddam's capture and hooked one of them up with their families via phone line.
2 posted on 12/15/2003 5:11:26 AM PST by McGruff (Remember, No Gloating !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: MindBender26
I just looked at Katie's dour expression and then Diane Sawyer's smiling face.Hmmm who is more appropriate in their demeanor?What a difference!Oh,golly she's interviewing two of the soldiers that were there!
3 posted on 12/15/2003 5:14:08 AM PST by MEG33
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To: MindBender26

"President Bush sends his regards!"

4 posted on 12/15/2003 5:18:43 AM PST by smith288 ("The United States has a system of taxation by confession." - Hugo Black,Supreme Court Justice)
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To: McGruff
I get my view an hour later.Thanks for the heads up.I never watch the alphabets.
5 posted on 12/15/2003 5:19:28 AM PST by MEG33
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To: MindBender26
Godd for Charlie and Diane-- may they can still be deprogrammed and lead productive lives after all. But, fortunately, I think the exorcism of Katie will likely destroy the host organism.
6 posted on 12/15/2003 5:20:15 AM PST by RobFromGa (Bring Us Your Talented Individuals, Your Visionaries Yearning to Be Free. Keep the Huddled Masses)
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To: MindBender26
Katie Couric is a traitor/treason Democrat. She and her Democrat friends get their jollies when American troops are killed or wounded! She was upset and downbeat this morning that her hero Saddam Hussein was captured like the "RAT" he is. Katie and Saddam have much in common, they are both "RATS"! Americans who love our country. our freedoms and pray daily for the safety of our boys and girls in uniform should boycott this show and send this "witch" into the black hole from which she emerged, along with 911 murderers Bill & Hillary Clinton!
7 posted on 12/15/2003 5:33:08 AM PST by JLAGRAYFOX
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To: MindBender26
"According to ABC, Saddam's first words to US soldiers were "I am Saddam Hussein, Presient of Iraq. I want to negoitate." The reply from the soldier who pulled him out of the hole; "President Bush sends his regards!"


Is that really what the soldier said??? If so, I would like to give him a big kiss right on the lips and shake his hand!!! That is a great come back!!!
8 posted on 12/15/2003 6:03:20 AM PST by 4everontheRight (GW'04 - Rice"08)
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According to ABC, Saddam's first words to US soldiers were "I am Saddam Hussein, Presient of Iraq. I want to negoitate."

Ah, I heard he said: "I am Saddam Hussein, Presient of Iraq. I want to negoitate a position on the democratic ballot for president, hillary will be my vp and petey jennings my minister of defence and surrender."

9 posted on 12/15/2003 6:12:07 AM PST by thiscouldbemoreconfusing
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To: thiscouldbemoreconfusing
LOL!
10 posted on 12/15/2003 6:20:22 AM PST by shiva
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To: MindBender26
According to ABC, Saddam's first words to US soldiers were "I am Saddam Hussein, Presient of Iraq. I want to negoitate." (sic)

Early reports said that these words were preceded by, "Don't shoot."

11 posted on 12/15/2003 6:20:45 AM PST by savedbygrace
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To: 4everontheRight
"I would like to give him a big kiss right on the lips"

Yes, that was a real, Up Yours, Saddam!

Re kiss on lips. Assume you are a female. "Don't ask, Don't tell" isn't too well thought of here on FR.... :~)

12 posted on 12/15/2003 6:21:00 AM PST by MindBender26 (For more news as it happens, stay tuned to your local FReeper Network station)
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To: MindBender26
What do you think the Dow will do this AM?
13 posted on 12/15/2003 6:21:57 AM PST by Redbob (this space reserved for witty remarks)
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To: JLAGRAYFOX
How many people watch these programs anyway, most people I know have jobs or are getting kids off to school or sleep late. I can't imagine turning on this program
14 posted on 12/15/2003 6:23:55 AM PST by mel
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To: smith288
"President Bush sends his regards!"


OK, where do I buy the bumper sticker?
15 posted on 12/15/2003 6:24:27 AM PST by PeterPrinciple
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To: RobFromGa
"I think the exorcism of Katie will likely destroy the host organism."

Understood, and the down-side would be?

16 posted on 12/15/2003 6:24:45 AM PST by Mad Dawgg (French: old Europe word meaning surrender)
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To: PeterPrinciple
I can make you one and put it on my cafepress shop!
17 posted on 12/15/2003 6:26:46 AM PST by smith288 ("The United States has a system of taxation by confession." - Hugo Black,Supreme Court Justice)
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To: MindBender26
"I am Saddam Hussein, Presient of Iraq. I want to negoitate. Take me to your democrat"
18 posted on 12/15/2003 6:27:00 AM PST by ChadGore (No blood for ratings! This means YOU AOL-Time-Warner-Turner-CNN)
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To: McGruff
I won't watch Katie, for the sake of my TV screen. I fear I may throw the control at it! Thanks to the reviews from the later time zones, I know it is safe to watch GMA on the West coast!
19 posted on 12/15/2003 6:31:15 AM PST by ladyinred (If all the world's a stage, I want to operate the trap door!)
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To: MindBender26
***** The reply from the soldier who pulled him out of the hole; "President Bush sends his regards!" ******

:o)
20 posted on 12/15/2003 6:33:28 AM PST by traumer (Even paranoids have enemies)
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