The Real Media Star of the Invasion of Iraq

[Lancecastor]

...Has got to be Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf.

Mr Sahaf has become an unlikely media star, combining defiant and abusive language with a subtle awareness of the power of TV propaganda.

He is a master of plain-speaking, Ba'athist style, and appears to have few doubts about his own credibility, despite mounting evidence that much of what he says is quite untrue. He spends most of his time accusing the US and Britain of lying.

Now in his early 60s, Mr Sahaf was studying to be an English teacher in 1963 when he joined a group led by Saddam that targeted opponents of the then underground Ba'ath party.

In 1968, when the Ba'ath party took power, he was charged with securing the radio and television stations and was later put in charge of both outlets. Iraqis recall his bad temper and habit of meting out physical punishment to employees.

Later he served as Iraq's ambassador to India, Italy and the United Nations, foreign minister from 1993 to 2001, and has been information minister since then.

http://news.google.com/news/gnmainleftnav.html

 

[Bobmi357]

He's got my vote for Iraqi comic of the year.

 

[Lancecastor]

I'm just amazed at some of the stuff he delivers with a straight face.

He could work for the Pentagon anytime.

 

[Bobmi357]

Hmmmm I thought he had already accepted a position with the Canadian government.

 

[Lancecastor]

Hmmmm I thought he had already accepted a position with the Canadian government.

Not until the Axis of Weasels Approves it...

 

[P. B. Walker]

He gets my vote for being able to make shit up and still tell the world about it with a straight face.

But I've noticed he as an odd "tick". I think he might be under some stress. I'm thinking he needs a LitGrrl massage.

 

[Gil_Favor]

He is good,But I believe that Tariq Aziz<sp> is equally entertaining

 

[Lancecastor]

He is good,But I believe that Tariq Aziz<sp> is equally entertaining

Tariq's cool as well...talk about guys that are going to need good outplacement counselling...try to make *that* resume marketable!

 

[Lancecastor]

http://www.upi.com/view.cfm?StoryID=20030407-041757-8403r

Iraq: US forces 'destroyed' in Baghdad
From the International Desk
Published 4/7/2003 5:23 AM



BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 7 (UPI) -- As U.S. troops stormed Baghdad and took control of one of Saddam Hussein's main presidential palaces, a senior Iraqi official Monday said Iraqi forces had "destroyed" American forces in the center of the capital and swore to "slaughter the invading troops."

Information Minister Mohammad Saeed al-Sahhaf insisted that there was "no presence of the American villains in the city of Baghdad at all. They tried to come in from Dora on a small number of tanks and personnel carriers, but we treated this problem by capturing most of them and killing the rest."

 

[Lancecastor]

Another gem...

'NO US PRESENCE IN CITY'

US forces are "commiting suicide" by attacking Baghdad, according to Iraq's information minister.


As news came in of increased Coalition attacks on the capital, Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf said: "They are begining to commit suicide at the walls of Baghdad."

He said they were being "slaughtered in their hundreds" at the edge of the city.

But he insisted there were no Coalition forces within the city and scotched rumours saying US forces had taken control of the Information Ministry and a number of Saddam Hussein's palaces.

"We fed them yesterday with hell and death. This morning we will not mention the total number of deaths or tanks destroyed - the operations are still going on.

"They pushed a few of their armoured carriers and some of their tanks with their soldiers and we besieged them and we killed most of them and I think we will finish them soon.

"My feeling as usual is that we will slaughter them, all of these invaders - their tombs will be here in Iraq.

"They have no control even of themselves.

"Be assured, Baghdad is safe, protected. Iraqis are heroes."




Last Updated: 09:26 UK, Monday April 07, 2003

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,70146-1086497,00.html

 

[LadyG]

Hmmmm I thought he had already accepted a position with the Canadian government.

Nice av. Not.

 

[LadyG]

Re: Another gem...

'NO US PRESENCE IN CITY'

US forces are "commiting suicide" by attacking Baghdad, according to Iraq's information minister.


As news came in of increased Coalition attacks on the capital, Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf said: "They are begining to commit suicide at the walls of Baghdad."

He said they were being "slaughtered in their hundreds" at the edge of the city.

But he insisted there were no Coalition forces within the city and scotched rumours saying US forces had taken control of the Information Ministry and a number of Saddam Hussein's palaces.

"We fed them yesterday with hell and death. This morning we will not mention the total number of deaths or tanks destroyed - the operations are still going on.

"They pushed a few of their armoured carriers and some of their tanks with their soldiers and we besieged them and we killed most of them and I think we will finish them soon.

"My feeling as usual is that we will slaughter them, all of these invaders - their tombs will be here in Iraq.

"They have no control even of themselves.

"Be assured, Baghdad is safe, protected. Iraqis are heroes."




Last Updated: 09:26 UK, Monday April 07, 2003

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,70146-1086497,00.html

LOL, Lance, I just saw him on the news saying that. Anything the U.S. claims, he counter claims credits Iraq. Gotta love the man. He IS good.

 

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[Lancecastor]

Re: Re: Another gem...

LOL, Lance, I just saw him on the news saying that. Anything the U.S. claims, he counter claims credits Iraq. Gotta love the man. He IS good.

He's both articulate and loyal, that's fer sure!

I think he's the only really interesting facet of the media coverage of this invasion...he's scored a lot of points for the Arab p.o.v.

I hope they don't kill him...I'd like to see him land a gig on Al Jizzeera ...he could host an Arab Crossfire show , you know?

 

[LadyG]

Re: Re: Re: Another gem...

He's both articulate and loyal, that's fer sure!

I think he's the only really interesting facet of the media coverage of this invasion...he's scored a lot of points for the Arab p.o.v.

I hope they don't kill him...I'd like to see him land a gig on Al Jizzeera ...he could host an Arab Crossfire show , you know?

**coffee spew** Thanks, Lance. Appreciate that.


Yep, I could picture him doing something like that.

If I was an Iraqi, unfortunately, I'd believe him, he's that good.

Not a flicker nor a hesitation.

 

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[Lancecastor]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Another gem...

**coffee spew** Thanks, Lance. Appreciate that.


Yep, I could picture him doing something like that.

If I was an Iraqi, unfortunately, I'd believe him, he's that good.

Not a flicker nor a hesitation.

Well, keep in mind that lots of people believe those Pentagon weasels too...they're highly trained to look and sound believable.

 

[bknight2602]

...Has got to be misInformation Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf.

Mr Sahaf has become an unlikely media star, combining defiant and abusive language with a subtle awareness of the power of TV propaganda.

He is a master of plain-speaking, Ba'athist style, and appears to have few doubts about his own credibility, despite mounting evidence that much of what he says is quite untrue. He spends most of his time accusing the US and Britain of lying.

Now in his early 60s, Mr Sahaf was studying to be an English teacher in 1963 when he joined a group led by Saddam that targeted opponents of the then underground Ba'ath party.

In 1968, when the Ba'ath party took power, he was charged with securing the radio and television stations and was later put in charge of both outlets. Iraqis recall his bad temper and habit of meting out physical punishment to employees.

Later he served as Iraq's ambassador to India, Italy and the United Nations, foreign minister from 1993 to 2001, and has been information minister since then.

http://news.google.com/news/gnmainleftnav.html

Lance you need to view all sides of the story, please.

This guy is a joke, according to him their winning the war.

Edited to say, BTW coalition forces are in the city.

 

[LadyG]

We know that, but it's funny as hell to watch.

Kinda like believing everything G.W. says

 

[bknight2602]

We know that, but it's funny as hell to watch.

Kinda like believing everything G.W. says

Honest George? hehehe

 

[Lancecastor]

Re: Re: The Real Media Star of the Invasion of Iraq

Lance you need to view all sides of the story, please.

This guy is a joke, according to him theri winning the war.

Maybe he's the only one telling the truth about the great losses the infidel invaders are suffering at the hands of the defenders of the homeland.

How do you know that the Great Satan Bush hasn't been dead since 911 and those messages are taped?

That their so-called "invasion" wasn't taped in the Majave Desert using Mexican actors?

The Great Satans will stop at nothing.

 

[bknight2602]

Re: Re: Re: The Real Media Star of the Invasion of Iraq

Maybe he's the only one telling the truth about the great losses the infidel invaders are suffering at the hands of the defenders of the homeland.

How do you know that the Great Satan Bush hasn't been dead since 911 and those messages are taped?

That their so-called "invasion" wasn't taped in the Majave Desert using Mexican actors?

The Great Satans will stop at nothing.

LOL

Forget your meds today? If the media that is broadcasting the "lies" are all taped, then why do they all look different and picture the same events?

BTW I really don't care if he is alive or dead, makes no difference to the conduct of the battle. I think the media just is trying to get ratings on this one.

 

[Lancecastor]

Re: Re: Re: Re: The Real Media Star of the Invasion of Iraq

LOL

Forget your meds today? If the media that is broadcasting the "lies" are all taped, then why do they all look different and picture the same events?

BTW I really don't care if he is alive or dead, makes no difference to the conduct of the battle. I think the media just is trying to get ratings on this one.

Nah, I'm just kidding around....it's hard to find much humour in this war.