Saddam vs W in an internationally televised debate.

Ronn_Bman · 02-24-2003, 06:20 PM

Dan Rather interviewed Saddam this afternoon, and supposedly Saddam challenged Bush to a televised debate.

In the more telling part of the interview, the Iraqis stated their refusal to destroy their El-Samood(sp?) missles despite the demand by the UN Inspector General Hans Blix.

My guess is that, at the last minute, the Iraqi's will agree to destroy the missles, but there will be controversy over the number of missles Iraq has.

Timber Loftis · 02-24-2003, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by Ronn_Bman:
Dan Rather interviewed Saddam this afternoon, and supposedly Saddam challenged Bush to a televised debate.

Riiiiigght. Well, I've met Saddam's type time and time again and no matter how stupid Bush is there is no way the obviously insincere bullshitter can appear to be other than what he is.

Wutang · 02-24-2003, 07:38 PM

Actually I liked the idea of a public duel which the Iraqi VP suggested.

Just 2 people with pistols to decide the fate of both countries

Saddam probably has the edge since he does hunt for sport I believe.

Timber Loftis · 02-24-2003, 07:39 PM

What Saddam calls hunting for sport Teddy Roosevelt called holding down a weak bear so the President could shoot it.

Djinn Raffo · 02-25-2003, 12:08 PM

Heard this morning on cnn that the White House was not taking it seriously.. of course..

Ronn_Bman · 02-25-2003, 12:16 PM

Saddam has to disarm, so there really is nothing to debate. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Timber Loftis · 02-25-2003, 12:24 PM

Actually, I think it was the wrong call on the part of the White House to poo poo it. It plays bad to the press and the people and makes it look like the course is set and ready no matter what.

I think the White House should have offered to do the debate, in the White House, if Saddam will make the trip (US will pay travel, of course) and appear in person rather than through one of his "clones." Then let him debate all he wants. After the debate the US can escort him to an undisclosed location.

Moiraine · 02-25-2003, 12:24 PM

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Originally posted by Ronn_Bman:
Saddam has to disarm, so there really is nothing to debate. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Could be interesting to watch though. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Thoran · 02-25-2003, 01:54 PM

I think you have to be careful with to not provide him with a forum to legitimize his claims that we're just bullying him. I think Bush would have nothing to gain from a debate and lots to loose. He'll try to make it look like US agression instead of UN mandate.

Elif Godson · 02-25-2003, 04:34 PM

I say put them both in a boxing ring, slap some 10lb gloves on them and have them duke it out

Not that it would solve anything but it would be good entertainment value.

02-24-2003, 06:20 PM	#1
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 58 Posts: 5,177	Dan Rather interviewed Saddam this afternoon, and supposedly Saddam challenged Bush to a televised debate. In the more telling part of the interview, the Iraqis stated their refusal to destroy their El-Samood(sp?) missles despite the demand by the UN Inspector General Hans Blix. My guess is that, at the last minute, the Iraqi's will agree to destroy the missles, but there will be controversy over the number of missles Iraq has. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

02-24-2003, 07:38 PM	#3
Wutang Manshoon Join Date: February 3, 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 206	Actually I liked the idea of a public duel which the Iraqi VP suggested. Just 2 people with pistols to decide the fate of both countries Saddam probably has the edge since he does hunt for sport I believe. __________________ Hula dancer lover!

02-24-2003, 07:39 PM	#4
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	What Saddam calls hunting for sport Teddy Roosevelt called holding down a weak bear so the President could shoot it. __________________

02-25-2003, 12:16 PM	#6
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 58 Posts: 5,177	Saddam has to disarm, so there really is nothing to debate. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

02-25-2003, 12:24 PM	#7
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Actually, I think it was the wrong call on the part of the White House to poo poo it. It plays bad to the press and the people and makes it look like the course is set and ready no matter what. I think the White House should have offered to do the debate, in the White House, if Saddam will make the trip (US will pay travel, of course) and appear in person rather than through one of his "clones." Then let him debate all he wants. After the debate the US can escort him to an undisclosed location. __________________

02-25-2003, 12:08 PM	#5
Djinn Raffo Ra Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Ant Hill Age: 50 Posts: 2,397	Heard this morning on cnn that the White House was not taking it seriously.. of course..

02-25-2003, 01:54 PM	#9
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 57 Posts: 2,109	I think you have to be careful with to not provide him with a forum to legitimize his claims that we're just bullying him. I think Bush would have nothing to gain from a debate and lots to loose. He'll try to make it look like US agression instead of UN mandate.

02-25-2003, 04:34 PM	#10
Elif Godson Dracolich Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Hurricane Valley Age: 52 Posts: 3,089	I say put them both in a boxing ring, slap some 10lb gloves on them and have them duke it out Not that it would solve anything but it would be good entertainment value. __________________ Children get Arthritis too! http://awtampa.kintera.org/jaaware

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