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Clinton: Gen. Pace Owes Apology to Adulterers
www.scrappleface.com ^ | March 14, 2007 | by Scott Ott

Posted on 03/14/2007 8:37:48 AM PDT by Lucky9teen

(2007-03-14) — Former President Bill Clinton today added his voice to the chorus calling for Gen. Peter Pace to apologize for remarks in a recent interview in which he branded some kinds of behavior as “immoral“, and said the military should not condone immorality of any kind.

In a newspaper interview, Gen. Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, mentioned adultery and homosexual behavior as examples of immorality.

President Clinton, who served as Commander in Chief for two tours of duty, instituted the military policy called ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ which officially allows homosexuals to serve in the armed forces as long as they lie about their behavior and don’t get caught in the act.

“Gen. Pace’s antiquated ideas could have a chilling effect on military recruiting,” said Mr. Clinton. “In addition, there’s a real risk that the general has hurt the feelings of many who love this country and are willing to fight for our freedom to have intimate relations without so-called moral boundaries.”

Mr. Clinton noted that if the nation had Gen. Pace’s attitude toward adultery just a few years ago, “we would have lost the valiant service of one of history’s greatest commanders in chief.”

“The military desperately needs brave men and women with the character, integrity and dignity that their colleagues can count on in times of war,” said Mr. Clinton, “But Gen. Pace essentially hung out a sign that says, ‘adulterers, homosexuals and liars need not apply.’”

He urged the general to “count the cost of his narrow views.”

“Gen. Pace should acknowledge that he was wrong,” said Mr. Clinton, “and tell all Americans that his remarks constituted a critical lapse in judgment and a personal failure on his part for which he is solely and completely responsible.”

In related news, the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, an advocacy group for homosexuals in the military, issued a terse statement condemning Gen. Pace’s remarks, saying, “Gay troops are highly offended at the general’s comparison between us and people like former President Clinton.”


TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: clinton; genpace; satire

1 posted on 03/14/2007 8:37:52 AM PDT by Lucky9teen
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To: Lucky9teen

This is a Joke, right?


2 posted on 03/14/2007 8:44:14 AM PDT by ROLF of the HILL COUNTRY ( ISLAMA DELENDA EST!)
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To: Lucky9teen

Scrappleface... Too funny~!


3 posted on 03/14/2007 8:44:15 AM PDT by Mr. K (Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants don't help)
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To: Lucky9teen

Bill Clinton should apologize for all his immoral behavior throughout the years...gawd, the nerve of this freak!


4 posted on 03/14/2007 8:56:03 AM PDT by 007girl
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To: ROLF of the HILL COUNTRY; 007girl

Yes, this is satire (at it's best). ;p


5 posted on 03/14/2007 8:58:09 AM PDT by Lucky9teen (I used 2 think people were factually ignorant but talking 2 liberals I realize people R just stupid.)
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To: Lucky9teen
I was expecting some group to come forward and demand that he apologize to Rudy Giuliani and any other candidates offended by his insensitive characterization of their sins lifestyle choices as "immoral."
6 posted on 03/14/2007 9:05:04 AM PDT by madprof98 ("moritur et ridet" - salvianus)
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To: Lucky9teen; pookie18

I adore Scott Ott!


7 posted on 03/14/2007 9:20:02 AM PDT by alwaysconservative (The left puts the "rant" in "tolerant"--Scott Stantis, "And the rant in ignorant"--Pookie18)
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