Saddam calls Bush out.

[DjCiD]

I was watching CBS and Dan Rather was doing a report in which Saddam called out Pres Bush to do a live Radio & TV satellite link up and debate the need for war. The program runs again tonite on CBS evening news and on 60 minuets II Wed at 9:00 / 8:00 central. Saddam also said "This will be an opportunity for him [bush], if he's committed to war this will be an opportunity to convince the world" and "I call for this because war is not a joke. As leaders why dot we use this opportunity."

So you guys think Bush will do it? I'm not sure if Bush has made a comment on weither he will or not... I wonder what Saddam is trying to do... what do you guys think?

[emprworm]

I was watching CBS and Dan Rather was doing a report in which Saddam called out Pres Bush to do a live Radio & TV satellite link up and debate the need for war. The program runs again tonite on CBS evening news and on 60 minuets II Wed at 9:00 / 8:00 central. Saddam also said "This will be an opportunity for him [bush], if he's committed to war this will be an opportunity to convince the world" and "I call for this because war is not a joke. As leaders why dot we use this opportunity."

So you guys think Bush will do it? I'm not sure if Bush has made a comment on weither he will or not... I wonder what Saddam is trying to do... what do you guys think?

maybe sadaam should begin by complying with UN demands to dismantle their illegal missles instead of more useless talk.

[Edric O]

You know, we never actually heard what Saddam has to say about all this... It would be very interesting to watch.

But I highly doubt Bush would ever do it. Engaging in a debate with Saddam would mean giving the "omnious Iraqi evil" a human face that you can talk to. Not good for PR. Bush has to de-humanize the Iraqi regime as much as possible, because people are much more supportive of a war if they don't see their enemy as human.

[Dude_Doc]

How do one talk to the devil anyways?

[Edric O]

Actually, even God talks to the devil sometimes.

(not that I'm comparing Hussein with the devil or Bush with God - that's Emprworm's job)

[Digital Guerrilla]

You dial 666 everyone knows that. just kidding

As much as I doubt a debate like that in between the two leaders would ever take place. It does have an appeal to it. A live satillite uplink and the two could talk to each other. I do not think the Bush Admin would favor such an event just on the political reasons alone.

[Nyarlathotep]

I think it would be an interesting conversation to say the least. And I have to admit, Bush would win a lot of my respect back if he would do it.

[Acriku]

I hope Saddam doesn't use too big of words ;)

[Davidu]

It would be the first time the world would hear Saddam.

I really don't think that Bush would do it. I have the feeling that Saddam would "outword" him. :D

[sneezer3]

I remember hearing on CNN about that. but the Bush Administration replyed and said there is nothing to debate, iraq must disarm.

I tottely agree and stand by that statement. :)

[ordos45]

Somehow I think that Bush is afraid we'd see Saddam speaks English better than he does. ;)

[DjCiD]

I missed most of the interview with Saddam tonite, hope to catch it tomorrow. I did see the end and accord to Rather the White House has said there will be no debate.... hmm wonder why?

[Caid Ivik]

So, THIS is the way how to solve problems! Just we have to hope it will bring some fruit. But I don't expect much, realistically. Talks between cultures mostly end with talks of weapons...