Posted on 02/03/2006 5:03:41 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
by Mark Finkelstein February 3, 2006 - 07:52
Let's give Today its due. It devoted extended coverage this morning to the growing nuclear threat from Iran. In Katie Couric's interview of Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, it was quickly established that Iran does indeed represent a serious danger. Much of the conversation involved a discussion of the various options - none of them ideal - to address the threat. One might argue that Haass' estimate that Iran is about five years away from acquiring a nuclear weapon could be dangerously optimistic, but he did not attempt to downplay the seriousness of the situation.
But, inevitably, Katie turned the talk to what she deemed domestic spying, alternatively dubbing it, with a wry smile, "the terrorist surveillance program."
Katie suggested that the administration offer specific examples of instances in which the program thwarted acts of terrorism. Haass rejected the idea: "I don't think they need to more specific. You don't want to give away intelligence methods."
But Haass claimed the Bush administration is "losing the argument" by asserting "that they can decide who and when to do it against. That they can do this and bypass . . . "
That's when Couric interrupted with her very dark depiction of the Bush administration:
"the sort of unbridled, power, right?"
She continued: "And even if the legislation has to be updated, that I think the American people probably would . . . "
Haass finished her sentence for her: "I think the American are grown-ups, they understand we're living in dangerous times; we've got to protect ourselves. But we can't give the executive branch or the president unlimited power to fight terrorism."
Let's review: Haass claims the Bush administration is "losing the argument" on terrorist surveillance. With whom, beyond the MSM and the left-wing establishment? Certainly not with the American people. From a recent Rasmussen report:
"Sixty-four percent (64%) of Americans believe the National Security Agency (NSA) should be allowed to intercept telephone conversations between terrorism suspects in other countries and people living in the United States. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 23% disagree."
Even 51% of Democrats support the idea, by the way.
And what of Katie's Orwellian view of the president's "unbridled power"? A president who briefed congressional leaders of both parties about the program. A president exercising nothing like the kind of power applied by liberal hero FDR during WWII.
The difference now? First, of course, is the fact that President Bush is a dreaded Republican. Second, in their heart of hearts, do liberals really believe that we are a country at war?
Note to NBC's advertisers: Have you all got a collective screw loose?!
sickening display of clitzpah
"Clitzpah"
Didn't know you fellers down in Gaw-guh spoke Yiddish ;-)
Nope. We're just bullies that pick on innocent countries, don'tcha know.
A globalist group who are seeking to do away with national sovereignty.
Ah, the constipated Couric... Such an expert on human foibles.
Many thanks, IAAC. It's my - twisted - pleasure, as always.
Yep...I caught the Haas interview. The only thing I can add is that she does have nice gams.
And she makes sure you can't miss them. Snort.
That's a scary photo of Kouric. Did she go too heavy on the mascara, or did someone put some black shoe polish on her binoculars as a practical joke?
I just read last week that Couric is a member of that group too... (not sure if that's true but I wouldn't be surprised).
Private Eye May Be Tried Again
You gonna cover that, Couric...?
And you know why I'm asking, don't you, Katie?
Isn't this country fortunate that "perky pinto flibberty jibbit" Couric is not in charge of our nation's security!
This airhead is a prime example of total irresponsibility and to make her more of a blimp-head she doesn't realize she is being laughed at for her inane and delusional utterances.
Typical of a person of the female population that needs to be retrained so as to be useful.
Hey Couric get yourself a good man, get married and get a life!
Give me a break! What a hag! His "unbridled power" is simply the power of a President. The truth of the matter is she's upset because he has any power whatsover. Hey, Katie. YOU LOST! Get over it!
The "unbridled power" phrase is a not too veiled attempt to link the actions of Bush with those of Nixon.
It seems to me that each day brings the "objective" reporters in the MSM closer to dispensing with their subtle bias and moving to outright partisanship.
I bet "Big Time" Dick Cheney would REALLY scare the daylights out of her!!! ;-P
Isn't it parky Katie that needs a bridle, anyway?
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Couric certainly acts like a CFR member. Here'e a partial list that I've seen of MSM CFR members: Dan Rather, Ted Koppel, Barbara Walters, Daniel Schorr, Bill Moyers, Katherine Graham...
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