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Today Show: Katie Muses over Domination of Iraq by Iran, Insurgency "Galvanized" by Elections?
The Today Show | governsleast governsbest

Posted on 02/14/2005 4:33:22 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest

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To: Semper Paratus

LOL...yes those poor Baathists. They tried so hard to get ahead and then the great Satan, America, had to come and ruin everything. Shame on us. :)


41 posted on 02/14/2005 6:06:20 AM PST by EmilyGeiger
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Thanks for your daily Today posts...I was flipping though channels later in the hour and saw a couple and their attorney on the show and couldn't figure out what they were discussing except it was about their child and Advil. Does anyone know what that was all about?


42 posted on 02/14/2005 6:25:45 AM PST by queenkathy
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Why does anyone watch her?


43 posted on 02/14/2005 6:26:17 AM PST by mlc9852
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Next, obviously distraught over the insurgents' possibly waning influence, Katie asked: "after the election, some had a feeling that the insurgents weren't as all-powerful as they had been portrayed.

But since the election, 108 people have been killed in various insurgent attacks."

ahhhhh a little blood dancing cheering up moment for Ms.Colic.

hilarous Today show reporting, thanks for doing the job none of us would want!

44 posted on 02/14/2005 6:33:04 AM PST by SunnyUsa
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To: mlc9852
Why does anyone watch her?

My guess is that millions watch who are not particularly politically attuned, and aren't focusing on the show's political bias. Also, Today tends to attract the best "gets" - the people making the news.

In any case, since the fact remains that Today is an important source of news and views for millions of Americans, I believe it's worthwhile to keep track of what they're up to.

45 posted on 02/14/2005 6:34:00 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest (Watching the Today Show since 2002 so you don't have to.)
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To: SunnyUsa
hilarous Today show reporting

Thanks Sunny. I probably couldn't stand watching Katie & Co. unless I were able to bring a little humor to the proceedings. Glad you enjoy it.

46 posted on 02/14/2005 6:35:31 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest (Watching the Today Show since 2002 so you don't have to.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
I lived in Iran 1977-79, including during the period of the downfall of the Shah and the rise of Khomeini. The mullahs hijacked the Iranian Revolution, which was the product of a broad based coalition including the intelligentsia, the mullahs, students, and the Bazaaries (businessmen). The mullahs are the ones who imposed a theocracy on the country, much to the dismay of most of the country.

Iraq is a much more secular country. It is not Iran. The idea that Iraq would become a vassal state of Iran is nonsense. First, Iraq is an Arab country speaking Arabic, while Iran is Persian speaking Farsi. They have different cultures and history. The Iraqi Sh'ia did not side with Iran during the seven year Iran-Iraq War.

Personally, I think there has been too much made of the religious differences within Iraq. They do not dictate relationships. It has more to do with the Baathists and their desire to continue to run the country along with AQ and foreign Islamo-fascist terrorists who will do anything to prevent a democratic government in Iraq.

47 posted on 02/14/2005 6:40:05 AM PST by kabar
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To: queenkathy

Unfortunately, The Today Show is on here where I work.
I saw the couple and the Advil story. Their daughter was sick with a virus and had a fever. The doctor recommended Children's Advil . She had a bad reaction after only two doses. She became extremely ill and then died. After the first dose she got a rash, that was actually a sign that she was possibly reacting badly to the Advil, but the parents and the doctor were thinking it was part of the virus. Very scary.


48 posted on 02/14/2005 6:40:14 AM PST by amutr22
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
In any case, since the fact remains that Today is an important source of news and views for millions of Americans, I believe it's worthwhile to keep track of what they're up to.

And we Freepers who are either cubicle-bound or who can't bear to watch the terminally perky Al-Qaety, are grateful to you.

49 posted on 02/14/2005 6:41:33 AM PST by Inspectorette
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To: kabar

Thanks for your very well-informed, encouraging view on matters.


50 posted on 02/14/2005 6:42:54 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest (Watching the Today Show since 2002 so you don't have to.)
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To: amutr22

I know this thread is about the politics of the Today show but I really wanted to hear that story about Advil. I have g/kids that take it regularly. Very scary indeed. Thanks for the info. I wonder if it was the 1st time that child took Advil.


51 posted on 02/14/2005 6:43:53 AM PST by queenkathy (Happy Valentines Day)
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To: Inspectorette

Thanks, I. Our motto: "Bringing news of the MSM to the cubicle-bound or perky-averse since 2002."


52 posted on 02/14/2005 6:45:14 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest (Watching the Today Show since 2002 so you don't have to.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

"Katie, we're here for you!" NO WE ARE NOT... (I know your were just kidding)


53 posted on 02/14/2005 7:19:10 AM PST by KansasConservative1
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To: TomGuy

And how can we forget...."some of your critics say....."


54 posted on 02/14/2005 8:13:31 AM PST by nuconvert (No More Axis of Evil by Christmas ! TLR)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Thanks glgb.


55 posted on 02/14/2005 8:20:39 AM PST by subterfuge (Call him "Slick Willie"---he hates that. On second though, he's probably lying.)
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To: KansasConservative1

*"Katie, we're here for you!" NO WE ARE NOT... (I know you were just kidding)*

I wonder if the staff at the Today Show ever see any of these threads?

A few weeks ago I sent them a link to the blog I maintain of my FR threads about the show.

http://couricwatch.blogspot.com/

Unsurprisingly, I haven't heard back from them!


56 posted on 02/14/2005 8:47:15 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest (Watching the Today Show since 2002 so you don't have to.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Hey, if the story isn't about her own colonoscopy, she's bored and sad.


57 posted on 02/14/2005 10:37:54 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Ted "Kids, I Sunk the Honey" Kennedy is just a drunk who's never held a job (or had to).)
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To: queenkathy

She said she had given it to her before. That was weird. So, they really can't say definitely that it wasn't some strange virus reacting badly to the Advil. They are suing the makers of Advil for not properly warning. But, I just don't understand why it would have killed her. It was called some syndrome and they said that syndrome can be attributed to ibuprofen.


58 posted on 02/14/2005 11:20:02 AM PST by amutr22
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Great post, great analysis, just the right touch of humor. Thanks for the ping.


59 posted on 02/14/2005 1:46:10 PM PST by Chuck54 (Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway. - Harper Lee)
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To: Chuck54

Thanks Chuck - glad you enjoyed it.


60 posted on 02/14/2005 3:42:40 PM PST by governsleastgovernsbest (Watching the Today Show since 2002 so you don't have to.)
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