Rumsfeld Sorry for 'Axis of Weasels' Remark

ScrappleFace ^ | (2003-01-22) | Staff

[Leisler]

-- U.S. Secretary Defense Donald Rumsfeld apologized today for referring to France and Germany as an "Axis of Weasels."

"I'm sorry about that Axis of Weasels remark," said Mr. Rumsfeld. "I didn't mean to dredge up the history France and Germany share of pathetic compliance with ruthless dictators."

The Defense Secretary said he was "way out of bounds" with the comments.

"I should have known better than to remind people that these two nations--which live in freedom thanks only to the righteous might of America, Britain and their allies--that these nations are morally and politically bankrupt, and have failed to learn the lessons of history," he said. "It really was an inappropriate thing to say--you know, the Axis of Weasels thing. I really should not have called them the Axis of Weasels. I think it's the 'Weasels' part that was most offensive...you know, when I said that France and Germany form an Axis of Weasels. Of course, I'm so sorry."

[1Old Pro]

I hope he didn't apologize for saying that "We could give a rats ars what the pansy French or the loser Germans think".

[sheik yerbouty]

A great remark! I hope it goes into circulation!

[DoughtyOne]

I'm sorry folks but Rumsfeld really goofed this time. Most folks are going to be quite pi$$ed that he insulted the good name of weasels everywhere like this.

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

Love it!

I saw that press conference yesterday, (the real one)
and though he didn't say that, you could see that he meant it!

He's cool.

[dansangel]

Don't you just love a "Rummy Apology?" He is a hoot!

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

The germans might get mad, but the french haven't been so honored in years!

[Tulsa Brian]

OK , I apologize. I'm sorry you're both weasles

[Semper Paratus]

Axis of Weasels

This is a keeper.

[blam]

No-one believe that he is sorry...and that's good!

[Adder]

Yeah, now he's gonna have PETA all over him too.

[goodieD]

LOL..cute.

[DCPatriot]

Axis of Weasals!! I love it.

Let's get a poster made. Where's "Republican"?

[ErnBatavia]

Let's get a poster made. Where's "Republican"?

Better yet, where's "Registered" or "Paul Atreides"?

[Freebird Forever]

Axis of Weasels

Outstanding!!!

That really made me laugh.

This proves that the best humor does have elements of truth to it.

[TRY ONE]

Dear Hitler Thugs:

I'm sorry I called you weasels.

[Madame Dufarge]

German and French officials appear in a joint press conference to denounce Secretary Rumsfeld.

[Atlas Sneezed]

This appears to be a fake. A Google search fails to find any legitimate reports.

[DCPatriot]

OOPS! I meant "Registered". ;^)

Didn't he give us an Opus last year?

It's a shame. We've lost a lot of nice folks since I've been around (8/98)

[Madame Dufarge]

Uh, note the topic.