Late night host ridicules Canada (Who doesn't?)
We read:
"BROADCASTER Fox News has copped a spray from the Canadian defence minister after a late-night host ridiculed the country's troops.
Greg Gutfeld joked about a Canadian general's suggestion that his troops would need a year-long break in operations to regroup and restock equipment after deployment in Afghanistan. "The Canadian military wants to take a breather to do some yoga, paint landscapes, run on the beach in gorgeous white Capri pants,'' he said. "Isn't this the perfect time to invade this ridiculous country? They have no army!"
Panellist Doug Benson 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."
Defence Minister Peter MacKay said the comments - now circulating online - were "crass". "It is insensitive and it is in fact disgusting given the timing, when Canada is just receiving back four fallen heroes today. "There should be an apology to the families in particular and to the Canadian Forces and to Canada generally, given the sacrifice and the commitment that we have demonstrated in Afghanistan."
Gutfeld said his show Red Eye was satirical and topics were "addressed in a lighthearted, humorous and ridiculous manner".
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Note that it WAS a Canadian general who said his troops needed a long break. Has HE apologized for creating the impression that he leads an army of powder-puffs?
5 comments:
First let canada apologize for being a welcoming haven for American draft dodgers and cowards for decades. Then let them explain why they're turning into a nation of PC'ized pansy's, like their cousins in britain.
Well, at least the President of the United States of America didn't blow off their head of state like he did Britain's!
"Note that it WAS a Canadian general who said his troops needed a long break. Has HE apologized for creating the impression that he leads an army of powder-puffs?"
Wow. Way to support the troops there Jon!
The General said they need time to "regroup and restock", which would imply to me that they need more ammo, because we've used up all we had fighting the guys who attacked AMERICA! Not us, America.
You're welcome, by the way.
After reading this story, I can't help but think of The Frantics skit titled "Army Careers", frequently heard on Dr. Demento.
"Oh, we don't fight anyone."
"Not even al Queda?"
"Oh no, we don't want to get them angry..."
Hello Good Gentles All!
The funniest comment I ever heard about Canada was from Robin Williams:
"Canada is like a loft apartment over a really great party!"
Pax,
InFides
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