Posted on 03/23/2009 12:23:09 PM PDT by evets
OTTAWA The Fox News television host who mocked Canadian troops in Afghanistan has apologized for what he says was a satire.
"The March 17th episode of Red Eye included a segment discussing Canada's plan for a 'synchronized break,' which was in no way an attempt to make light of troop efforts," Greg Gutfeld, host of the segment, told the Canwest News Service on Monday in an e-mailed statement.
"However, I realize that my words may have been misunderstood. It was not my intent to disrespect the brave men, women and families of the Canadian military, and for that I apologize. Red Eye is a satirical take on the news, in which all topics are addressed in a lighthearted, humourous and ridiculous manner."
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Red Eye airs weekdays at 3 a.m. on the Fox Network, which is accused of a strong right-wing bias in the U.S.
(Excerpt) Read more at canada.com ...
Thanks fanfan, for posting your “antiwar/leftwing propaganda.”/sarc
-and for “exploitation” of those in pain.
-Sp glad I could partake in that with you!
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oh, I almost forgot, thanks also, for participating in the left-wing conspiracy to get rid of an American show we had never heard of before this incident./sarc
Us left wing propagandists have to keep up appearances.
God bless you.
Texas produces about 20% or 25% percent more military personnel annually than the entire nation of Canada.
Can you imagine how many Texas would produce if as a nation it was their own military that they were supplying rather than just joining the national pool?
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