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.
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Really?
Why?
They have tax rates that are oppressive, National Health Care that sucks, and they put vinegar on their french fries.
Who would want to go there?/s
BS. Then WTF was the intent?
It was clearly a joke. But, jokes can be misunderstood — and he was right to apologize to those he may have unintentionally offended.
Common decency in a news-show host — who’d have thought it?
SnakeDoc
Their brave troops are fighting and dying along side ours in Afghanistan fighting terrorists. For that they should be thanked and not ridiculed.
Now that's a left-wing biased statement.
What a maroon.
The ratio of Canadians in the military to its population is about the same as ours. Canada’s defense forces are a part of ours. And Canadians, per man, have volunteered for rougher areas for tours (real combat work) and have performed better than those of other allies (except, perhaps for Australia—another great ally).
Bad taste, Greg.
Now that's a left-wing biased statement.
No kidding and I'm sure the left in that country were mocking the troops at some point. I think this is a game of gotcha.
He should NOT have apologized for something that was miscontrued.
The CBC says worse things about American soldiers in Iraq and GG has to apologize?? Utmost BS.
That's why I put the "/s", meaning sarcasm.
Sarcasm is not ridicule. That's why is called sarcasm and not called ridicule.
I spent several years there as a child, dated Canadian women, and lived less tha 1 mile away across the border in Detroit most of my life.
I am well aware of their service in the WOT and co-operation in both the WOT and NATO.
Like what?
“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.”
- Red Eye airs weekdays at 3 a.m. -— True
- on the Fox Network -— True
- which is accused of a strong right-wing bias -— True
- in the U.S. -— True
Amen.
fanfan
*Canada ping*
:)
Corporal Rob Furlong of the Canadian Forces holds the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill at 2430 meters (1.51 miles.)
Haven’t you ever told a joke that didn’t work? Geeze, I have. It’s the risk you take when you you look at the life through the lens of a comedian. Lighten up!!! He apologized and its over.
Wow I had no idea
Well at least he did not say they were a bunch of Special Olympics
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