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Thanks Xerxys, your apology is not necessary, yet appreciated. The comments by that Gutfield clown were evidently classless and i restrained my self from posting on this forum until I cooled down. Silent Jay, well, he's right. His delivery may not be to all of our liking, but at least it's an honest, hard charging accounting of how he feels, and I for one am with him (althought I would hate to play against him in a hockey game).
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Yes people will have to forgive me as I'm not very diplomatic in my words, or as people have told me in real life, I'm rather blunt and don't sugar coat things or mix words, if I'm pissed about a topic, most can tell by my posts
No need to worry about me in a hockey game Leto, haven't been on skates since I was 21, 10 years ago, so I'm a shell of my former hockey playing self.
Leto is right Xerxys, no need to apologize, although we do appreciate it.
SF, in all honestly I have no clue as to why Canada is in Afghanistan, I guess we're there to help the US in 'The War on Terror' (is that still going on?), but it seems like the US forgot about Afghanistan when they got a hard on for Iraq and then left their allies to handle Afghanistan for the last few years. Personally, I'm glad we're ending our mission there in 2011, I wish it was ending sooner, as I see no clear way of winning this war, but that's just my opinion.
added: Personally I don't buy his apology, his words weren't satire, also when the show aired on March 17 and he apologizes on March 23, that's just trying to save your ass, had he been sincere he would have apologized sooner. When you blatantly make fun of a countries military and call them a 'ridiculous country' and ask 'is this not the time to invade, they have no army' that isn't satire. The man figured because his show airs at what is it 3am that he could get away with it, but he got caught out. I find this quote interesting though:
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“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, humorous and ridiculous manner,” Gutfeld’s statement read.
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How were his words misunderstood? They seemed pretty clear to me, no intent to disrespect, I call bullshit on that one. There is nothing lighthearted, humorous and ridiculous about making comments about a countries military who has soldiers dying in the very conflict he was talking about. I still say fuck you Greg Gutfeld.
Found an interesting comment from Rick Mercer, he gives faux news some tips on satire:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl..._gam_mostemail
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Rick Mercer to Fox: Bullying is not satire
Renowned comedian and political satirist Rick Mercer has a few words of advice for the Fox News panelists who incited the Canadian government to demand an apology for their mocking of the Canadian military.
“If you're going to do satire, three of the most important rules are you have to tell the truth, you can't be a bully and don't be an asshole,” said Mr. Mercer, who hosts his own show on CBC. “Being a bully is not satire.”
Mr. Mercer learned of the controversial comments, made by Greg Gutfeld, host of the late-night program Red Eye with Gret Gutfeld after fans of his program began inundating his inbox with clips of an episode that aired on March 17.
On that show, broadcast at 3 a.m., Mr. Gutfeld mocked Lt.-Gen Andrew Leslie, chief of land staff for the Canadian Military, for suggesting earlier this month that the military may need to take a year-long break in operations due to personnel and equipment shortages.
Defence minister says show's comments limited, uninformed, insensitive and disgusting given that Canada will be welcoming back four fallen heroes on Monday.
I didn't even know they were in the war, one panelist said of Canada's role in the NATO-led Afghan mission.
Canada's military can take a one-year break since they enjoy the protections of their southern neighbour, the United States, suggested Fox News Red Eye host Greg Gutfled and panelists.
“Once their Afghan mission winds down some time in 2011, certain members of the Canadian military are looking to take a much-deserved break. And by certain members I mean all of them,” Mr. Gutfeld said. “Meaning, the Canadian military wants to take a breather to do some yoga, paint landscapes, run on the beach in gorgeous white Capri pants.”
In his four-minute segment, Mr. Gutfeld asked the other three members of his panel: “Isn't this the perfect time to invade this ridiculous country? They have no army!”
Another panelist Doug Benson, a comedian, replied: “I didn't even know they were in the war. I thought that's where you go when you don't want to fight. Go chill in Canada.”
The segment, which has angered Canadians across the country, prompted the Canadian government to demand an apology from Fox News for “despicable” comments.
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