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Katie Couric Politicizes 9/11 Memorial Ceremony09/15/2003 "Tim, not only domestically but throughout the world September 11th was such a unifying event in many ways and there was an outpouring of sympathy from so many countries worldwide and I was noticing the front page of the New York Times this morning, an article: 'Foreign Views of U.S. Darken After September 11th. In the two years since the view of the United States as a victim of terrorism that deserved the world's sympathy and support has given way to a widespread vision of America s an imperial power that has defied world opinion through unjustified and unilateral use of military force.' Things have changed so dramatically in that arena as well." Russert agreed, stating that while the world seemed to mostly back U.S. actions in Afghanistan, Iraq was a much different story. And then he added this about politics in this country: "But my sense is, Katie and Matt, that we'll return to the harsh political rhetoric much more quickly after this September 11th than we did in '01. Democrats are already accusing the President of exploiting September 11th by mentioning it constantly on the campaign stump. Republicans will counter that the Democrats are not being supported in a bipartisan policy. Let's hope that the feeling of Americanism and warmth and embracing of the American family that we're feeling today will carry on forward throughout the 2004 presidential campaign but I really don't think so." Certainly not with Katie Couric around. She didn't want to talk about attitudes here at home. She wanted to talk about the perceived U.S. failure to win popularity contests abroad. "…Do you think that old scars can be healed between the United Nations, particularly countries like France and Germany and the United States?" Now, to tell the truth, I don't care if the folks at NBC's Today want to discuss an article from the N.Y. Times. My complaint is with the timing: A memorial service was in progress! Go ahead and talk politics - national and international - but pick an appropriate time! My sense of the situation is that Couric saw the moment as an opportunity to air her complaints about Bush's foreign policy. For her, any time is the right time to stick it to a Republican. If you would like to express your opinion to the ghoulish Katie Couric, the contact information is below. Katie Couric Email: Today@NBC.com Read more here: MRC CyberAlert, 09/12/2003: During Names Reading, Couric Relays How Bush Has Alienated World When you feel your personal media bias tolerance gauge rising into the red zone, don't throw stuff at the TV screen! Send your suggestion to outrage@fairpress.org! Each week, one hideous example of media bias will be selected for closer examination. Hmmmmmm . . .
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