Posted on 09/01/2004 6:06:30 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
In perhaps the most stunning morning news show interview I've ever seen, Katie Couric just got through thoroughly trashing Michael Moore.
She began by criticizing the scenes in Fahrenheit 911 depicting a pre-war Iraq of children peacefully playing and weddings taking place. "Wasn't that misleading?" Moore claimed he only used the footage to show the kinds of people killed by US bombing, not to suggest Saddam's Iraq was a "utopia."
Next, Katie said that "many people say the Dems don't want you to be the face of the party."
"Who said that?" demanded Moore. "Well, Tim Russert for one," answered Katie.
She added: "let's face it, many people think you're a jerk."
An obviously hurt Moore responded: "but you don't think I'm a jerk, do you Katie?"
Katie refused to come to his aid: "well, my views aren't important, it's the views of the Dem party."
"But come on, Katie, you know me."
"I really don't know you very well."
"But, come one, from talking after the shows, etc. You don't think I'm a jerk, do you?"
"I really don't know you well enough to say that."
Finally, in a scene so amazing I could hardly believe my eyes and ears, Moore virtually asked Katie out on a date, and was shot down with a classic co-ed line.
Katie asked Moore if he'd be going back to the convention and Moore said he would, probably tonight and tomorrow. Then Moore added: "will you come with me, Katie?"
A shocked Katie replied: "No," then, incredibly, added: "I HAVE TO RE-ARRANGE MY SOCK DRAWER."
Yes, she actually said it. Katie made it clear that she loathes Moore and fears that as the prominent face of the party, he is dragging down her boy Kerry.
An absolutely stunning TV moment. Catch a replay if you can.
Indeed...
As one who admires others who can work in good movie quotes in appropriate contexts, I salute you! Pity the masses who don't even recognize. And reme,ber, when someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES!
"I HAVE TO RE-ARRANGE MY SOCK DRAWER."
Every garbage pail has a lid.
Don't know why, really. Just does, is all. :)
OOOh... Cheerleaders don't go out with nerds! GO AWAY!
They have till Sept 7 to get Hillary's name on the ballot if they decide to change candidates. A short campaign would be her best shot at the presidency. I don't think she could survive a protracted campaign.
I my gosh, I just choked on my coffee!!! :):):)
Heh. Thanks for the ping!
I listened to the clip this morning on Laura Ingraham. My impression was that she was actually referring to the RNC as something she'd rather avoid. She definitely surprised me with the lack of "kid-glove" treatment she gave him, though.
You nailed it! I'm sure katie drew the comparison and realized there's no comparison.
Did somebody make this up or did this actually air on NBC?
LOL! Of course, I forgot that Arafat also is married too. Dumb me not to know that some women have poor taste (and smell).
I'm surprised Katie Couric gave Michael Moore a thrashing. There may be hope for the media liberals yet.
I promise you, it happened. See #118 - Laura Ingraham played the audio on her radio show.
I hate to ask, but I really must. Where in the world did you get THAT one?
The Greater Detroit area must be the only place on earth that does not get Laura. I was in heaven driving back through the state last weekend and she was loud and clear Up North!
so of course I misspelled it ...
I don't have any hope that Katie is becoming less liberal. I think it probably has more to do with the fact, as she suggested, that he is hurting Kerry by being the "jerk" face of the Dem party. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if she had heard some unpleasant things about his personal behavior. I've read that he is an odious person - cruel and exploitive of his employees, among other things.
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