(BAGHDAD) BOB'S YOUR 'ANCHOR'

New York Post ^ | 1/12/04 | DON KAPLAN

[kattracks]

January 12, 2004 -- It's the all-new Baghdad Bob - he's cleaned up his act, dyed his hair and he's back on the air. Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, the Iraqi minister of disinformation who became famous for his absurd daily reports that Iraq was winning the war, has popped up on Arab television as a commentator - as these new exclusive photos show.

[kattracks]

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, a k a "Baghdad Bob" at his new job - TV commentator. - Abu Dhabi TV

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I'm surprised CNN didn't snatch him up.

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[Johnny_Cipher]

The perfect moderator for the next Rat debate! (Or, a shoo-in as moveon.org's new VJ).

[nerdwithamachinegun]

I've said many times that CPA Baghdad should have hired this guy. I'm just the computer guy though, so what do I know?

[goldstategop]

He's still funny as hell. Good thing he hasn't changed and is back better than ever. Those new quotes are instant classic one liners!

[FairOpinion]

"I'm surprised CNN didn't snatch him up."

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I guess the advantage of being the one posting an article is that you get to be the first one who can post the punch line, LOL.

I am sure CNN is already in talks with him, trying to hire him away -- or maybe he is already working for CNN, writing their news for their anchors. ;)

[goldstategop]

http://www.welovetheiraqiinformationminister.com

[kingu]

I hope this guy continues to get the attention he so desperately craves, and that once the new Iraqi government is formed, and formal ties are made with other countries, including extradition treaties, that on the day of the inauguration of the first freely elected President (if they choose that designation), the first executive order is to extradite Baghdad Bob back to his home country so he can do an up close and personal narration of his own trial.

[Slings and Arrows]

HE'S BAA-ACK!

[mirkwood]

August 11 - The LA Times reports that the Iraqi military was itself fooled by the creative reporting of furloughed Iraqi Information Minister Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf (M.S.S.): "After the information minister claimed that Iraqi forces had retaken the Baghdad airport from U.S. troops, two former commanders said, Republican Guard Gen. Mohammed Daash was dispatched to check out a rumor that four or five American tanks had survived the Iraqi counterattack. Daash returned to his headquarters in a panic. "Four or five tanks!'' the commanders quoted Daash as telling his fellow generals. "Are you out of your minds? The whole damn American Army is at the airport!'' "

[observer5]

No he is under contract with the BBC.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

They really should tag him to be a guest host on Saturday Night Live...or better yet, to anchor the SNL weekend news updates.

[martin_fierro]

Strangely, I find the guy on the right easier to believe.

[DooDahhhh]

Just Damn!

[grania]

He's still funny as hell

Saturday Night Live should've gotten him to do their newscast. He's funnier than anything they've got to offer.

[whereasandsoforth]

That's not Bob! That's actor Howard Da Silva as Louis B. Meyer in "Mommie Dearest".

[bert]

CNN got him a job in Abu Dhabi to cleanse the outer layer of suspicion. He is still expected to go to the CNN big time after a short stint on a farm team.

[Guillermo]

In the majority of the world (and among Leftists in the US) Baghdad Bob's pronouncements were taken as gospel truth.

[mhking]

How long before he's courted by the big four (ABCNNBCBS) here?

He would make a great co-host for Paula Zahn; a liar and a bitch on wheels...

Or maybe MSNBC could have him as Deborah Norville's co-host!

Just damn.

If you want on the list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...

[Former Proud Canadian]

"After the information minister claimed that Iraqi forces had retaken the Baghdad airport from U.S. troops, two former commanders said, Republican Guard Gen. Mohammed Daash was dispatched to check out a rumor that four or five American tanks had survived the Iraqi counterattack. Daash returned to his headquarters in a panic. "Four or five tanks!'' the commanders quoted Daash as telling his fellow generals. "Are you out of your minds? The whole damn American Army is at the airport!'' "

A classic.

[JCB]

So a laughing-stock of a liar is hired by Abu Dhabi TV as a commentator.

Lest anyone doubt that Arab media is the worst on the planet...

[EQAndyBuzz]

Bear with me a second. I just want to see how this sounds.

"This is ABC's World News Tonight with Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf."

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, the Iraqi minister of disinformation who became famous for his absurd daily reports that Iraq was winning the war...was hired by Abu Dhabi TV specifically to rant about his former boss and favorite subject: Saddam Hussein.
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Poor mainstream journalists will once more have to choose between trusting Baghdad Bob or trusting SOD Rumsfeld. A few heads may explode.

[mtbopfuyn]

Ok, raise your hand if you were sad when his supposed death was announced. I don't think I've had such a hearty laugh since his daily reports.

[VOA]

bump -- thanks for the link

[smith288]

I was hoping Babghdad Bob had a sense of humor but he apparently doesn't. He could have made a good living out of writing a few books on how to convince yourself and other nincompoops things that are not real. Heck, he could have been a instructional/inspirational speaker at the DNC meetings regarding their presidential hopes.

Seriously, this guy doesn't have a clue how big his cult following is and how he could capitalize on it. Yup, he is still a moron with no grasp on reality.

[Lucky Lyn]

"I'm surprised CNN didn't snatch him up."

C-bs would be another choice for Baghdad Bob as he would be a perfect replacement for the retiring Dan Blather!!

[Modernman]

This is a belated Christmas present to us all. Personally, I would love to see him on CNN or the BBC. Well, actually, I take that back, Baghdad Bob has higher journalistic ethics than those two networks, so he wouldn't fit in there.

[hoosiermama]

IMO Bag-dad Bob probably helped us more than hurt us. Particularly if the Iraqi generals believed what he was saying.

[MeekOneGOP]

Poor mainstream journalists will once more have to choose between trusting
Baghdad Bob or trusting SOD Rumsfeld. A few heads may explode.

The rumor of my demise is highly exaggerated !
Bush is a liar ! Rumsfeld is a liar !

[weegee]

[weegee]

IMO Bag-dad Bob probably helped us more than hurt us. Particularly if the Iraqi generals believed what he was saying. Americans realized that they shouldn't believe everything they hear, especially on the news.

[weegee]

In the majority of the world (and among Leftists in the US) Baghdad Bob's pronouncements were taken as gospel truth.

Quagmire, er quackmire BUMP

[honeygrl]

I wouldn't complain if Fox News snatched him up. Put him on after midnight for all us night owls who don't feel like watching reruns of Hannity or O'Reiley.

[PISANO]

Amazing to think that any MEDIA outlet would hire a former INFORMATION minister that only provided blatantly FALSE information. How could anyone take his reporting seriously? Is it that the cultural differences are so great that obvious lies are overlooked just to save face? Very very strange indeed!!

[Democratshavenobrains]

Yeah, but remember that people here still respect Walter Cronkite.

[blackie]

(BAGHDAD) BOB'S YOUR 'ANCHOR' ~ Bump!

[martin_fierro]

BTTT

[Interesting Times]

Amazing to think that any MEDIA outlet would hire a former INFORMATION minister that only provided blatantly FALSE information. How could anyone take his reporting seriously? Is it that the cultural differences are so great that obvious lies are overlooked just to save face? Very very strange indeed!!

You're kidding, right?

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Ohhhhh...boy...

[Consort]

..Lester Holt

[PhilDragoo]

CNN signs Abu Dhabi Bob and BBC's Andrew Gilligan

News that's made-up and sexed-up, sure to break you up.

[Grampa Dave]

No wonder Andrew Gilligan was so pro $oddomite and anti Tony and GW. He is a clone of Baghdad Bob!

[lainde]

bttt