No lie: 'Baghdad Bob' gets own paper

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | Tuesday, July 29, 2003

[JohnHuang2]

A new weekly newspaper in Iraq has been named Al-Sahhaf, after the former Iraqi information minister who became known worldwide as "Baghdad Bob" and "Comical Ali."

Muhammed al-Sahhaf the man gained infamy for his outrageous statements to the media during the war to topple Saddam Hussein.

'Baghdad Bob'

According to a report by Agence France-Presse, the editor of Al-Sahhaf – one of 161 new titles to appear in Iraq since the fall of Saddam – says he wanted to choose a name that would be recognizable.

"I wanted a name that would attract readers. The name Al-Sahhaf has had an impact in the press," AFP quotes Moayed Neemat Abdel Razzak as saying.

Al-Sahhaf became an international star in the final days of fighting, making hard-to-believe claims about Iraqi successes and U.S. failures, including:

• "Let the American infidels bask in their illusion";

• "My feelings – as usual – we will slaughter them all";

• "We have placed them in a quagmire from which they can never emerge except dead";

• "God will roast their stomachs in hell at the hands of Iraqis";

• "I triple guarantee you, there are no American soldiers in Baghdad."

According to the AFP report, the former minister now lives in the United Arab Emirates with his family.

[JohnHuang2]

Tuesday, July 29, 2003

Quote of the Day by Liz

[jennyp]

Well, if it's the Iraqi version of The Onion it's a good name! :-)

According to a report by Agence France-Presse, the editor of Al-Sahhaf – one of 161 new titles to appear in Iraq since the fall of Saddam – says he wanted to choose a name that would be recognizable.

161 new newspapers??? Wow, that's impressive! It's a good sign.

[AMNZ]

It would be interesting if we could "convert" this man to an allied asset. I would think he could "reveal" volumes of what really went on in the old regime and how much better things will be when the transition is complete.

Just a crazy thought I guess.

[DannyTN]

I got to think naming a paper like this is like the Isuzu man advertising campaign.

Instant recognition, but no credibility. Unless you are going for satire, this is a bad move.

It's like trying to market

• Bill Clinton's guide to fidelity, or the
• Ted Kennedy Center for Sobriety.

[Billthedrill]

Now just a durn minute here - you can't use a feller's name, especially not that of such a luminary as Baghdad Bob, without some sort of compensation. He worked hard to be where he is, you know.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

"God will roast their stomachs in hell"

I have this on a barbeque apron. I love it so much.