In the lead up to the March 2003 Iraq invasion, CBS's Dan Rather interviewed Saddam Hussein.
Now, less than four months before America goes to the polls to elect a new president, NBC's Brian Williams is going to interview Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
I wonder if Williams will ask the lunatic despot who he's supporting in the coming elections?
Regardless of the answer, TVNewser reported about five hours ago (photo also courtesy Newser):
After a quick trip home, Brian Williams will be back on the road this weekend to interview Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Williams and his team will travel to Iran this weekend, with the interview taking place in Tehran on Monday. Excerpts will air on the Today show, MSNBC and msnbc.com. Williams will also anchor Nightly News from Tehran on Monday night.
Oooooh, I'm all tingly thinking about the tough questions this enemy of the state will be asked, and to see just how Williams sets Ahmadinejad up to praise Obama and bash McCain.
Stay tuned.
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Brian Williams is so in the
July 25, 2008 - 19:19 ET by RukusBrian Williams is so in the tank for the Obamasiah he is going to jump the shark and do exactly what the Obamasiah is gonna do? Barry is so gonna shoot him down! "Who do you think your are??? That is my job as POTUS! You're fired!!!" LOL! Brian thinks he has a BIG place in Obamasiah's cabinet. Think again Brian! You are left but not left enought! Dream on dumb-a$$! LOL! Ahmajihad is Obama's buddy, not yours!! Bleach!!
"Nuke 'em 'til they... oh hell, just shoot 'em!"
Bout the scariest thing I
July 25, 2008 - 19:42 ET by general companyBout the scariest thing I have heard in a long time. And I am fearless!
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
This is sickening...how in
July 25, 2008 - 19:55 ET by RickTaLifeThis is sickening...how in the hell are we supposed to isolate a madman when our media and college campuses keep giving him forums to spread his lies and lunacy? Useful Idiots doesn't even describe it.
Ah I see one of America's
July 25, 2008 - 20:04 ET by taterAh I see one of America's biggest enemies is interviewing the other.
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Interview
July 25, 2008 - 20:14 ET by allanfI remember when that Social Security eligible ingenue Diane Sawyer interviewed the great leader. She treated him with more respect than she treats President Bush.
Do you think there will be the obligatory remarks from Williams that Ahmadinajad is "thougthful", "pensive", "sensitive", "caring" or other garbage?
Brian Williams is one of
July 25, 2008 - 20:42 ET by balboaBrian Williams is one of America's biggest enemies?
Shouldn't you guys be ecstatic that he's going to do this because he'll most likely say he hopes Obama wins the election, and then you can run around saying "See? Barack HUSSEIN is eeeeevil!!!"
not the point bal
July 25, 2008 - 20:50 ET by candanceHow is Ahmadenijad supposed to take us seriously when we're doing interviews and inviting him to speak on college campuses?
Sarkozy gets attacked as a racist but this guy gets a prime time interview on NBC. Something is seriously wrong with that picture.
At the risk of waxing conspiracy theorist, I wonder if GE's ties to Iran have anything to do with this.
By looking at what we did to
July 25, 2008 - 21:02 ET by balboaBy looking at what we did to Iraq?
Um, like freeing them from
July 26, 2008 - 11:10 ET by RukusUm, like freeing them from a tyrant that kills his own people? Something like that I guess, and the freedom thing is nice too. /s/
"Nuke 'em 'til they... oh hell, just shoot 'em!"
i'm not a fan of this guy but now you have my attention
July 28, 2008 - 21:25 ET by abeautifulpersonwhat did he do to iraq?
i'm curious.
???
July 28, 2008 - 21:29 ET by RESTLESS 1ABP, what the hell are you talking about?????
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Bal,
July 28, 2008 - 21:32 ET by RESTLESS 1Is incoherence a liberal malady around here. What the hell are YOU talking about?? Are you saying Ahmedinajad (SP?) is worthy of discussion on OUR actions ANYWHRE? Please, explain.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
ecstatic?
July 25, 2008 - 21:01 ET by general companyShouldn't you guys be ecstatic that he's going to do this because he'll most likely say he hopes Obama wins the election, and then you can run around saying "See? Barack HUSSEIN is eeeeevil!!!"
Who needs his confirmation? You?
Nice childish comment btw
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Childish? Judging by many
July 25, 2008 - 21:04 ET by balboaChildish? Judging by many comments on this site, I'd say I nailed that interpretation.
OUCH
July 25, 2008 - 21:14 ET by MaytagDid it hurt when you were dropped on your head
Is this that conservative
July 25, 2008 - 21:57 ET by balboaIs this that conservative logic I keep hearing so much about?
I think many people would love to hear Ahmadinejad endorse Barack HUSSEIN.
lol bal
July 25, 2008 - 22:03 ET by candanceI don't know why, but Maytag's remark above made me laugh.
candance, me, too, 'cause bal doesn't have any nerves up there.
July 25, 2008 - 22:09 ET by R D HelmLMAO-Just kidding, bal. :-)
The truth is insensitive. - Neal Boortz
We all love slapstick, don't
July 25, 2008 - 22:22 ET by balboaWe all love slapstick, don't we...?
→ bal
July 25, 2008 - 22:28 ET by Cool ArrowYou were expecting thoughtful discourse?
bwahahaha. Doink! Look at the Grouss! Whoop! Whoop!
Moments like this make me truly proud to call myself conservative.
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oops
July 25, 2008 - 22:04 ET by candanceDouble post.
→ Dinnerjacket endorsement
July 25, 2008 - 22:07 ET by Cool ArrowDinnerjacket's endorsement is about as imporant as the endorsement Obama got at the Victory Column.
More important would be some indication that Obama could stand up to any threat, foreign or domestic.
So far he's batting .000
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I don't think the
July 25, 2008 - 22:38 ET by balboaI don't think the endorsement is important, but it seems big enough for Noel to mention it in his article.
As I've said before, I'd like more substance from Obama, too. I've seen the previews, now I want the actual movie to start.
Start the Movie
July 25, 2008 - 22:44 ET by Cool ArrowStart the Movie already is right. My take is that thus far he's stood for little or nothing that he can't change his mind about.
I don't worry about a Dem President as much as I worry about a Dem President coupled with a sycophant Congress.
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Oh yea,
July 25, 2008 - 22:46 ET by general companyOh so you do think it will be mentioned, like Noel suggest?
Just pi$$ed he mentioned it at all,,right?
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
What's your point?
July 26, 2008 - 20:19 ET by balboaWhat's your point?
"I've seen the previews, now
July 25, 2008 - 22:49 ET by MrShy"I've seen the previews, now I want the actual movie to start."
....4 hours later....
Bal, maybe go see if something's not working in the projection room...
* * * SOCKS THE CAT '08 * * *
For REAL Change
Bal,
July 28, 2008 - 21:35 ET by RESTLESS 1This is the movie. This is all Barack is about. Time to start the credits already.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
"I think many people
July 26, 2008 - 23:04 ET by Prez Rudy"I think many people would love to hear Ahmaddinejad endorse Barack HUSSEIN."
You mean people like Brian Williams? Then i guess,,yes.
"...white man's greed runs a world in need." Barack Obama
Balboa, who do you think Ahamadingdong wants to win?
July 28, 2008 - 21:38 ET by jefflebowskiDoes he want McCain or Obama? Come on now...think....which would it be??? It's not that hard, even for those who were dropped on their heads. He would rather have the same person endorsed by Castro and Hezbollah. That's right!! Obama! Why? Because liberals are WEAK!
Jeff Lebowski
www.angrywhitedude.c...
jeff... ROFL! Can't
July 28, 2008 - 21:53 ET by bigtimerjeff...
ROFL!
Can't help it boa...that was good.
Simple as that.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
"Good" in what way?
July 28, 2008 - 22:01 ET by balboa"Good" in what way?
Humor boa...humor. Have a
July 28, 2008 - 22:07 ET by bigtimerHumor boa...humor.
Have a feelin' I'm gonna' be sorry I said anything.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Good in the correct way!
July 28, 2008 - 22:07 ET by jefflebowskiSimple, Balboa. Pure logic. For example:
Plato was a man. All men are mortal. Plato was mortal.
Ergo:
All liberals are weak. Obama is a liberal. Obama is weak.
Take your time reading it. I'm typing slow for you. :)
Jeff Lebowski
www.angrywhitedude.c...
Yyyeah...your "logic" is
July 28, 2008 - 22:10 ET by balboaYyyeah...your "logic" is missing something...what is it...
Oh yeah: actual logic. And anger. You need more of your white anger in there. Don't disappoint me!!! Put on some Limp Bizkit!
Hey boa...what's with you
July 28, 2008 - 22:16 ET by bigtimerHey boa...what's with you lately...you are so touchy anymore..what happened to you?
Obama?
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Not touchy, just poking back
July 28, 2008 - 22:19 ET by balboaNot touchy, just poking back at Jeff. :-)
Sorry if it came off that way.
Brilliant comeback Balboa
July 28, 2008 - 22:18 ET by jefflebowskiYour comments always have lots of sarcasm but very little substance. Hmmmm....little substance? No wonder you're a lib. Actually, you bore me.
Jeff Lebowski
www.angrywhitedude.c...
Dammit Bal!!!!
July 28, 2008 - 22:18 ET by RESTLESS 1I f'in hate limp d#ck, errrr, bizkit. Fred dunce can kiss my ass. Bunch of panty waste, p$##@es acting all street and tough. I'm glad those idiots are over. They sucked, SUCKED, SUCKED!!!!! I could go on but...
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Restless....I'm going to go
July 28, 2008 - 23:02 ET by JerRestless....I'm going to go out on a limb here and wager that you have never been asked to contribute any liner notes for Limp Bizkit albums.
Jer
What give you that idea Jer? ;>)
July 28, 2008 - 23:10 ET by RESTLESS 1Believe it or not, I actually have more dislike for limp bizkit than I do for pelosi, reid, and even (egad!!!) the redskins. :)
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Do you think bin Laden is
July 28, 2008 - 21:59 ET by JerDo you think bin Laden is praying that Bush could somehow remain in office since McCain and Obama have both signaled more aggressive action in hunting down and liquidating the Al Qaeda cadre along the Pakistani/Afghanistan border?
Jer
Jer
July 28, 2008 - 22:13 ET by Noel SheppardJer,
Do you think al Qaeda did better under Clinton or Bush?
Before you answer, think about all the al Qaeda that have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11, and all those at Gitmo. Now compare those to all the al Qaeda Clinton killed and captured during his eight years in office, which we could probably count on one hand, right?
Now, with this in mind, do you REALLY THINK bin Laden is quaking in his boots thinking about the pacificist, dove Obama in office? Really? What in Obama's voting record since becoming senator in January 2005 would make bin Laden believe he'll be tougher on al Qaeda than Bush? You think he should be concerned with those fabulous campaign promises the Messiah is making?
Hehehehehe. ns
Noel...
July 28, 2008 - 22:45 ET by JerDo you think al Qaeda did better under Clinton or Bush?
Noel....I have fairly strong opinions on the subject, but after mixing it up [mostly friendly] about that and related questions just recently, I think I better wait a few days before poking at that hornet's nest. Otherwise, I might wind up in time-out again. :-)
However, I can't help but point out that nearly seven years after 9/11--the deadliest* and worst day in American history--the mass murdering thug bin Laden is [apparently] still alive and thumbing his nose at us. That alone is an indefensible outrage.
Jer
*other than by natural disaster
"...the mass murdering thug
July 28, 2008 - 22:56 ET by RESTLESS 1"...the mass murdering thug bin Laden is [apparently] still alive and thumbing his nose at us."
I'm sure he is real comfortable in that cave. Oh, and let us not forget who it was that could have taken him out. '93 or thereabouts I believe it was.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Well, not '93 or even
July 28, 2008 - 23:07 ET by JerWell, not '93 or even 'thereabouts'...but several years later there were some opportunities.
Jer
Jer
July 28, 2008 - 23:09 ET by Noel SheppardJer,
No more timeouts. I forbid it. Too boring here without you. :-)
I think we had one shot at Tora Bora, and blew it. Since then, what the heck could we have done? Just one guy in a population of 7 billion in a huge world filled with people looking to protect him.
We had our shot, and missed. Now, all the talk about getting him is nonsense. Much more important to destroy his underlings, which by all accounts is happening. Recent intelligence reports depict al Qaeda as being the weakest its been in history.
And, here we are almost seven years later, and there haven't been follow-ups to 9/11. Why is it that nobody gives Bush credit for THAT?
I don't know about you, but I feel safer than I did on 9/12/01! ns
Noel...
July 28, 2008 - 23:55 ET by JerAnd, here we are almost seven years later, and there haven't been follow-ups to 9/11. Why is it that nobody gives Bush credit for THAT?
I do give him credit for that. And, if I haven't said it often or emphatically enough, I'll repeat: I do give Bush credit for the absence of follow-up attacks since 9/11.
And I am far less fastidious about (relatively negligible) civil liberty issues associated with the Patriot Act and FISA than are many of my friends on the "left". The "sacrifice" is far too small and potential for abuse far too remote when balanced against the degree of harm which could be inflicted by our enemies. Compared to the measures enacted by Lincoln in the Civil War...well, there simply is no comparison.
Jer
Clarification
July 29, 2008 - 01:27 ET by JerStarted thinking about "deadliest" day, checked, and the estimated combined Confederate and Union deaths at Antietam 9/17/1862 exceeded 9/11/2001 fatalities by a few hundred.
Jer
I don't need an interview to say Obama is evil
July 25, 2008 - 23:19 ET by jefflebowskiI just look at the church he attended for 20 years and what they teach. Simple. By their fruits.....
Jeff Lebowski
www.angrywhitedude.c...
Brian Williams interviewing Akhmedinadinnerjacket is like...
July 25, 2008 - 21:06 ET by R D Helm...Joseph Goebels interviewing Adolf Hitler.
The truth is insensitive. - Neal Boortz
And when Brian returns from
July 25, 2008 - 22:16 ET by celatorAnd when Brian returns from the interview, he will report:
"I found Mr. Ahmadinejad to be very charming, with a quick smile and a surprising sense of humor. He is well read, loves America and is mystified that President Bush has been saying such terrible things about him. He assured us that he has no intentions of building nuclear bombs, saying, 'I don't even know what those things are'. So once again, it looks like Bush has mislead the American people. Back after this message."
The major media report only half the news. Why are they surprised they have only half the potential audience?
Are you Brians
July 25, 2008 - 22:50 ET by general companyAre you Brians writer?
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
No, but I could be.
July 26, 2008 - 10:51 ET by celatorNo, but I could be. ;+}
The major media report only half the news. Why are they surprised they have only half the potential audience?
There is no one at NBC or
July 25, 2008 - 22:27 ET by seanrobinsThere is no one at NBC or PMS-NBC with a shred of journalistic integrity.
No one.
sean robins
blog.seanrobins.com
DITTO! "Nuke 'em 'til
July 26, 2008 - 11:16 ET by RukusDITTO!
"Nuke 'em 'til they... oh hell, just shoot 'em!"
→ Muslim Obama in UK
July 26, 2008 - 01:03 ET by Cool ArrowLinked on Drudge is alleged proof Muslim Obama visited England.
Barack Obama's brother, Muslim, evidently goes there often to visit his mom.
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Please, PLEASE ask him
July 26, 2008 - 10:27 ET by wiwfPlease, PLEASE ask him about the gays in Iran, or their nukes.
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