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Grim-Faced Katie Couric, Wearing Black, Downplays Success, Highlights Problems
The Today Show

Posted on 12/15/2003 4:42:43 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest

Katie Couric didn't disappoint. As soon as the news of Saddam's capture broke yesterday, a number of FReepers began speculating as to how Couric would react to the "bad" news this morning.

I for one hypothesized that Katie would be wearing black, and sure enough, she was!

Couric interviewed Gen. Ricardo Sanchez. His troops captured Saddam, and Sanchez spoke with him personally on two occasions.

Throughout the interview, Katie maintained that grim, lock-jawed expression reserved for bad news and unpleasant interactions. Unless I'm mistaken, she never congratulated the general.

She quickly threw in Sanchez's face the response from Saddam when asked if he had WMD: "No of course not, the US dreamed them up to have a reason to go to war with us. We didn't allow inspections only because we didn't want them to go into presidential areas and intrude on our privacy."

Next, Katie wanted to paint a gloomy picture as to how Saddam's capture wouldn't improve the situation on the ground:

"Clearly, Saddam was in no position to orchestrate anything. Militarily, how much of the enemies' capabilities have really been degraded by this capture?"

"Isn't Saddam's capture basically just symbolic?"

Sanchez said that it was more than symbolic, and that although there would still be violence, this was a major step.

Couric wouldn't give up on her notion that Saddam's capture, if anything, makes things WORSE in Iraq.

"Soem are worried that this will actually incite more violence from members of the insurgency - Al Qaida, Islamic Jihadists. Couldn't it create a climate of more violence against US troops?"

Next, Katie sought to emphasize that the US has still failed to capture a more important fugitive.

Q: "Ibrahim Al-Duri is considered the real mastermind. How critical is his capture?"

Sanchez said that they would aggressively be seeking him and other HVTs (high value targets). The general concluded by very politely thanking Katie for her support!

Matt Lauer was much more balanced. He began by congratulating Gen. Odierno. and when Gen. Odierno concluded by saying "God Bless America," Lauer smiled pleasantly and said "nice way to end the interview."

Katie then interviewed Tim Russert. Russert observed that in his comments yesterday, Pres. Bush was quite measured. He wanted to avoid a repeat of the "Mission Accomplished" triumphalism.

Asked a worried Couric, "In political terms for Pres. Bush, is this a big boost, is it long-lasting?"

Russert: in the short term it is. If the economy is strong and Iraq is secure, he coasts to victory. Otherwise it could be tight.

Katie: "Everything seems to be so unpredictable [at least she hopes it is]. But when it comes to candidates particularly Dean, how does this affect him?

Russert: "Lieberman's statement about Dean, that if Dean were president Saddam would still be in power, was very aggressive. The issue will now really be engaged. Lieberman will carry the argument."

Finally, Katie wanted to portray the US as something of an international pariah, and to echo the official Dem line that the Saddam capture creates the opportunity for more internationlization:

Couric: "I think it's fair to say that the world view of the US not particularly favorable. Will the US use the capture of Saddam as an opportunity for more internationalization of the effort in Iraq?"

Russert: "This is a rare opportunity for a new beginning. Pres. Bush needs to be magnanimous."


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To: Johnny_Cipher
Hehehe Well, Matt Lauer wasn't as horrible. And he did deliver a smallish joke.

"According to people at the scene, when Saddam Hussein surrendered, he had this to say:"

My name is Saddam Hussein, and I am the president of Iraq. I am willing to negotiate.
The reply from US Forces:
Regards from President Bush!

41 posted on 12/15/2003 5:04:44 AM PST by Maigrey (Second question: Where is Scott Speicher?)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Maybe we Freepers should send Katie a black mourning gown to wear on the mourning after Election Day when she has to report the landslide re-election of Bush. BTW, I maintain that anyone can tell how the election results went merely by turning the sound down completely and just watching the expression on Katie's face. Here is the key:

Extreme Happiness = Dean wins the election.

Sadness = Bush wins the election.

Extreme Gloom = Bush wins election by landslide.

Extreme Anger = Bush wins election by 537 votes again in Florida.

42 posted on 12/15/2003 5:04:48 AM PST by PJ-Comix (Ladies and Gentlemen....WE GOT HIM!!!)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
She's such a shameless waste of skin.
43 posted on 12/15/2003 5:04:58 AM PST by RightOnline
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Everytime that video clip of Sadaam plays on TV it "bitch slaps" a democrat somewhere.
44 posted on 12/15/2003 5:05:22 AM PST by Holly_P (Everytime that video clip of Sadaam plays on TV it "bitch slaps" a democrat somewhere.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Include me in your list, as always.

Thanks.
45 posted on 12/15/2003 5:05:46 AM PST by Pan_Yans Wife ("Your joy is your sorrow unmasked." --- GIBRAN)
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To: Maigrey
The reply from US Forces: Regards from President Bush!

LOL. A witticism right up there with Will Smith's "Welcome to Earth!" in Independence Day.

46 posted on 12/15/2003 5:06:03 AM PST by Johnny_Cipher (Dimension Zero)
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To: NittanyLion
Once we get Al-Duri, Katie will be claiming the Five of Hearts is the real mastermind, and asking why we don't have him in custody.

And then we find out that the Deuce of Clubs is hiding out in his new guise as foreign policy advisor for the DNC.

47 posted on 12/15/2003 5:06:27 AM PST by PJ-Comix (Ladies and Gentlemen....WE GOT HIM!!!)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
That's a crane sticking in my head.
48 posted on 12/15/2003 5:06:53 AM PST by McGruff (Remember, No Gloating !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Man, it also looks like she hasn't slept for a few days, and has mortician's spackle on her to make her look a little more lifelike.

And what is up with that jacket. Does the woman have no taste in clothes. (Women's rant and all...)

49 posted on 12/15/2003 5:06:55 AM PST by Maigrey (Second question: Where is Scott Speicher?)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
"Liberals" (misnomer, of course) are fighting against the tide of history. As truth--and its consequent destiny--unfold, their mendacity and manipulation will become more and more obvious. As pathetic as they are, they are more deserving of scorn than pity.
50 posted on 12/15/2003 5:07:01 AM PST by Savage Beast (My parents, grandparents, and greatgrandparents were Democrats. My children are Republicans.)
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To: Maigrey
It wasn't a joke... the Maj. General did QUOTE the soldiers as saying that to Saddam.

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, and in this case, sweeter than fiction!
51 posted on 12/15/2003 5:07:07 AM PST by Pan_Yans Wife ("Your joy is your sorrow unmasked." --- GIBRAN)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest; All
So glad you posted this thread, I posted this earlier on a diff thread, I was fuming and typing as I watched her try to downplay the capture, and scare all the bluehaired little old ladies who listen to ms colic and her doom n gloom reporting on anything positive for the country/George Bush.

To: All

tune into the Today Show and katie colic - she's in full blown "mourning" today - black dress, black earings even...and a very terse,unhappy face/voice to report the "good news"

she's doing her best to downplay this - she just said (watching live interview now) - Katie: "militarily how much has the efforts to get saddam been downgraded because he obviously lacked power"

then katie barks:"so this is more symbolic general, ya think?"

another rapid fire Colic question:

"General Sanchez do you think this will incite more terrorism, a more violant environment?"

lol she is such a biased b*tch!!!

she'd punch him if he was in the studio with her

Once again, Katie:"I know sadaam's #2 man is the mastermind of all the attacks, how critical is it to get him?"

(when we get him, katie won't be happy)

hahaha..general sanchez handled her well, and closed the interview with "thank you again for all of your support" great irony!

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52 posted on 12/15/2003 5:07:20 AM PST by SunnyUsa
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To: TomGuy
Just put it up. Can you cross link? (Am not HTML jock.)
53 posted on 12/15/2003 5:07:53 AM PST by MindBender26 (For more news as it happens, stay tuned to your local FReeper Network station)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
To Couric, it was indeed a dark day...

...a day when one of her comrades (in spirit) was captured!

54 posted on 12/15/2003 5:08:54 AM PST by NoClones
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To: YaYa123
Oh heaven forbid that the Perky one share good news with the morning viewers. That wouldn't be allowed in her contract.
55 posted on 12/15/2003 5:09:12 AM PST by Maigrey (Second question: Where is Scott Speicher?)
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To: SunnyUsa
Thanks Sunny, glad to have confirmation I wasn't hallucinating while watching Katie's despicable display!
56 posted on 12/15/2003 5:09:21 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
What the hell is she wearing? A black santa suit!?
57 posted on 12/15/2003 5:09:35 AM PST by mylife
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
the response from Saddam when asked if he had WMD: "No of course not, the US dreamed them up to have a reason to go to war with us.
Sounds like there's eight RAT campaigns that could use Saddam on their campaign staffs.
58 posted on 12/15/2003 5:09:35 AM PST by samtheman
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To: Ed_in_NJ
Yesterday, Dan Blather looked like he was about to burst into tears at any moment.

Yeh? hmmmm....like these?






59 posted on 12/15/2003 5:10:08 AM PST by TomGuy
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Foxnews anchor (not Gibson, Hume or any of the other majors) whose name I can't find was set straight yesterday while interviewing the spokesman for Chalabi. The anchor said:

"Don't you think ....... the resistance will ....... the resistance."

The Iraqi began his comments by point out to the clueless FOXNEWS ANCHOR that it isn't a resistance. It is Terrorism. Good gosh even the Fox people aid and abet with their stupid choice of words. It's ingrained in the mindset of a journalism major. Either that or it was a deliberate setup.

60 posted on 12/15/2003 5:12:04 AM PST by kinghorse
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