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Rumsfeld Sorry for 'Axis of Weasels' Remark
ScrappleFace ^
| (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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posted on
01/23/2003 12:08:39 PM PST
by
Leisler
To: Leisler
I hope he didn't apologize for saying that "We could give a rats ars what the pansy French or the loser Germans think".
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posted on
01/23/2003 12:11:03 PM PST
by
1Old Pro
To: Leisler
A great remark! I hope it goes into circulation!
To: Leisler
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.
To: Leisler
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.
To: Leisler; .45MAN
Don't you just love a "Rummy Apology?" He is a hoot!
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posted on
01/23/2003 12:13:21 PM PST
by
dansangel
(Germany and France ought to Thank Almighty God that we bailed them out!)
To: DoughtyOne
The germans might get mad, but the french haven't been so honored in years!
To: Leisler
OK , I apologize. I'm sorry you're both weasles
To: Leisler
Axis of Weasels This is a keeper.
To: Leisler
No-one believe that he is sorry...and that's good!
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posted on
01/23/2003 12:19:44 PM PST
by
blam
To: DoughtyOne
Yeah, now he's gonna have PETA all over him too.
11
posted on
01/23/2003 12:19:55 PM PST
by
Adder
To: Leisler
LOL..cute.
12
posted on
01/23/2003 12:19:57 PM PST
by
goodieD
To: Leisler
Axis of Weasals!! I love it.
Let's get a poster made. Where's "Republican"?
To: DCPatriot; Registered; Paul Atreides
Let's get a poster made. Where's "Republican"?
Better yet, where's "Registered" or "Paul Atreides"?
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posted on
01/23/2003 12:22:37 PM PST
by
ErnBatavia
((Bumperootus!))
To: Leisler
Axis of WeaselsOutstanding!!!
That really made me laugh.
This proves that the best humor does have elements of truth to it.
To: Leisler
Dear Hitler Thugs:
I'm sorry I called you weasels.
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posted on
01/23/2003 12:27:44 PM PST
by
TRY ONE
To: Leisler
German and French officials appear in a joint press conference to denounce Secretary Rumsfeld.
To: Leisler
This appears to be a fake. A Google search fails to find any legitimate reports.
To: ErnBatavia
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)
To: Beelzebubba
Uh, note the topic.
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