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Rumsfeld Sorry for 'Axis of Weasels' Remark
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| (2003-01-22)
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Posted on 01/23/2003 12:08:39 PM PST by 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."
TOPICS: Political Humor/Cartoons
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To: Leisler
BUMP
To: Beelzebubba
It's categorized in
"Political Humor-Cartoons".
Onionized, so to speak. ;^)
To: DCPatriot
Registered's around.
He's posting as of today.
To: Madame Dufarge
HIlarious. Axis of Weasels bump.
To: Adder
Wouldn't doubt it.
To: Leisler
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posted on
01/23/2003 12:38:16 PM PST
by
mdittmar
To: Leisler
I don't accept this apology !!!! LOL!! Go Rummy GO!!
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posted on
01/23/2003 12:42:35 PM PST
by
dennisw
(http://www.littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/weblog.php)
To: 1Old Pro
You Gotta Love This Guy! His "apology" to the "Axis of Weasels" just rubs their collective noses in their appeasement policies; then in 1938/39 and now with Iraq. Beautiful work Rummy!
To: TRY ONE
I live here in Germany...and I will take great pleasure over the next few months utilizing that expression. I think Schroeder and Chirac have earned their title without a lot of effort.
To: Leisler
Rumsfeld may not have said it, but I bet he thought it.
Note that the original site post ends with:
Posted by Scott Ott | TrackBack | More News Satire | x
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posted on
01/23/2003 12:54:44 PM PST
by
TomGuy
To: Leisler
Axis of Weasels bump.
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posted on
01/23/2003 12:58:33 PM PST
by
gitmo
("The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain." GWB)
To: Leisler; hchutch
I think he was responding to the weasels claiming he'd defamed them...
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posted on
01/23/2003 12:59:42 PM PST
by
Poohbah
(Four thousand throats may be cut in a single night by a running man -- Kahless the Unforgettable)
To: sheik yerbouty
"AXIS OF WEASELS"...BINGO!
Cheese eating surrender weasels and
goose stepping neo-nazi weasels.
EURO-TRASH spineless worms.
Screw 'em both. BUY AMERICAN!
To: Leisler
Axis of Weasels"ROTFLMAO!!
Ther's a lot of truth in humor.
To: Leisler
This is a joke, right?
If not, then Rummy gave a "back-handed apology." Way to go, Rummy!
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posted on
01/23/2003 1:05:00 PM PST
by
A2J
(If all else fails, blame it on someone else.)
To: DoughtyOne
Especially since weasels hate cheese and lukewarm beer.
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posted on
01/23/2003 1:07:02 PM PST
by
A2J
(If all else fails, blame it on someone else.)
To: DoughtyOne
You guys, this is a joke post, ala The Onion . Rumsfeld didn't ACTUALLY call France and Germany an "axis of Weasels", and the apology is a parody of a Rummy apology. Ok? Get it? THis isn't real! It's *satire.* Hilarious Satire. SInce missing this kind of joke is a comon Freeper ailment, would the original poster modify the keywords, please? .
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posted on
01/23/2003 1:09:05 PM PST
by
SarahW
To: dansangel
Rummy is a hoot, but this is scrapple-faces joke, not dear Rummy's.
It's satire of Rumsfeld by a humor publication. Not real.
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posted on
01/23/2003 1:11:09 PM PST
by
SarahW
To: SarahW
That's what I get for getting so little sleep last night. LOL Thanks. I should have caught it.
To: Leisler
Rummy should lose the "weasels" thing and just refer to them as the Axis powers. Dang it, that has a nice ring to it. Wonder why nobody's ever used that before...
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