Dan Rather: U.S. would Rather Not

Good to see you here, Lenny!

Re a debate between GWB and Saddam: Don't expect it in prime time any time soon. The outcome of the debate is too uncertain. Look what happened during 2000 campaign. "It wouldn't be prudent," as Bush Sr. is wont to have said.

Re: Dan Rather: U.S. would Rather Not


Seems to me, it would be a one sided debate. There would only be one powerful political figure in the room. Why would Bush want to demean himself in a logical debate, with that sociopathic liar and soon to be dead, loser?

Remember, this war is not about a three letter word, but a ten letter word.

I think they might talk about the past, what happened in Iraq before and since then. Bush couldn't handle it. And even if it were Cheney or Powell, our history with Iraq doesn't reflect well on the U.S

Ferrous is on the mark. Saddam is so full of it that he beleives it himself. And what possible reason would Bush have to debate when he has the guy by the short and curlies anyhow?

The only reason for a debate would be entertainment, Saddam can speak by doing nothing, or, by destroying his WOMs.

I'd rather see a duel than a debate.

Guns or knives?

more duels are needed, might restore some civility in the world

It'd be a battle of wits between unarmed opponents.

They are both a blight on the planet.

To paraphrase, I'm am most assured that Saddam will only be able to bring a knife to this "Gunfight"

That is, if we are to believe him, and he does not have "ANY," Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Welcome, Frank.

When asked if he would moderate a proposed debate between Saddam and Dubya, Rather reportedly said, "Mr. President (Hussein)...with all due respect, I have a few problems of my own."

Something about the candor and ridiculousness of this reply makes me want to laugh and scream at the same time.

Yeah, ferrous, it's so difficult to target accurately at close range--say, 50 meters--a Scud, even if you could lift the shoulder-launcher.

I say they use bricks and bats.

Unfortunately, they're going to use soldiers that bleed and die. I would hope that all of us will do what we can to keep the bloodshed at a minimum. This doesn't mean pandering to the enemy, or see-sawing on our reserve to deal with what lies ahead of us. The status-quo for the last twelve years, has only made matters worst. The time for a negotiated settlement, has past.

The war is inevitable. America is at war, and for the last 150 years, American citizens have not had to endure our homes and people, being blown up.

Remember, this war is not about a three letter word, but a nine letter word.

The sooner we start, the better. The 1st Airborn Division (Screaming Eagles) should be in place. My only fault with Bush, now is that I hope he doesn't delay too much longer. Time is critical.

What do you suppose I can do to do MY part to keep soldiers from dying?

Click my heels together and throw up a Sieg Heil? Say the Pledge of Allegiance?

My only fault with Bush is that he was born.

Nine Letter Word, equating to a Seven Letter Word
Maybe you could start with getting some of that nine letter word, and getting a lot of the seven letter word.

huh?

PDiddie

The Rather remark obviously was for his American audience, not Hussein.

Damn near peed my pants I laughed so hard.