Fox News mocking the Canadian Military's support in US lead war.

[WPGFORDGUY]

I'm so glad my tax dollars are supporting this war, and that Canadian Soldiers are in Iraq and Afganistan supporting US troops.


Until this...


Now, people who know me, know that I am "Pro -US" and "support our armed forces" and I know that this jerks opinion is designed to help ratings but what a slap in the Face.



[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVKlFT58Zwc&feature=related]YouTube - Fox News mocks the Canadian military http://tinyurl.com/d29tzv[/ame]

 

[carrrnuttt]

That's awesome. They interviewed a Vulcan.

How are those **** on Fox News? I think of that network as a network of gay-hating MEN, not a bunch of iffy metrosexuals ragging on a country and a situation they know nothing about.

 

[Hmbre97]

I'm so glad my tax dollars are supporting this war, and that Canadian Soldiers are in Iraq and Afganistan supporting US troops.


Until this...


Now, people who know me, know that I am "Pro -US" and "support our armed forces" and I know that this jerks opinion is designed to help ratings but what a slap in the Face.



YouTube - Fox News mocks the Canadian military http://tinyurl.com/d29tzv

Did it ever occur to you that the show is not meant to be taken serious? Maybe the fact that their guest is a professional comedian?

 

[meaty mac]

wow. ****- all of them.

 

[VenomousDSG]

Not to be a jerk or anything but Canada's involvement in these wars are practically non-existent anyways, it's funny to hear they need a break. But in your support, like any of those pretty boy Fox News guys know what it's like to serve in any military.

 

[Gallows]

What a bunch of dicks:bash:

 

[Paulinator]

lol lol reminds me of the simpsons episode where they got to canada and see the VFW says Dodgers or Foreign Wars

 

[Hmbre97]

That's awesome. They interviewed a Vulcan.

How are those **** on Fox News? I think of that network as a network of gay-hating MEN, not a bunch of iffy metrosexuals ragging on a country and a situation they know nothing about.

Here, take one of these. It'll ease your pain on your heavy flow days.

 

[WPGFORDGUY]

hey guys, if the shoe was on the other foot? As far as our commitment is concered, keep in mind that Canda'a population is 1/10th of the US, and our soliders are being killed in fire fights and by IED's next to yours.

I think that they are called allied troops.

 

[meaty mac]

I was just watching on the news that he already released a public apology. another example of a joke gone wrong.

 

[WPGFORDGUY]

I was just watching on the news that he already released a public apology. another example of a joke gone wrong.

I just heard that too.

Fox News host apologizes in face of outrage
1 hour ago

OTTAWA — A Fox News host apologized Monday to Canadians in the face of widespread outrage over comments he and his guests made on a late-night talk show.

The statement came hours after a request by the Canadian government for an apology over remarks about this country's military that were described as "despicable" and "disgusting."

Greg Gutfeld, host of the controversial segment on Fox's Red Eye show, said he never intended to make light of Canadian military efforts in Afghanistan.

"However, I realize that my words may have been misunderstood," Gutfeld said in a statement released by Fox News.

"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."

The recent talk-show segment was taped just before four more Canadian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan and featured a group of pundits taking turns trashing Canada and its reliability as an ally.

They were spurred by comments from Canada's army chief that the military would need a year's hiatus to regroup and refurbish after its Kandahar mission ends in 2011.

In the Fox News segment, widely aired on the Internet, Gutfeld said the Canadian military "wants to take a breather to do some yoga, paint landscapes, run on the beach in gorgeous white capri pants."

"Isn't this the perfect time to invade this ridiculous country?" he said. "They have no army."

Defence Minister Peter MacKay requested an apology just before leaving for Canadian Forces Base Trenton, where he was to attend a homecoming ceremony with the families of the latest soldiers killed.

Canadian soldiers have been fighting in Afghanistan since 2001 and have spent the last four years in the country's most violent region. Canada has lost 116 soldiers in Afghanistan, the highest casualty rate among allied countries fighting there.

Earlier Monday, a spokesman stressed that the Canadian government specifically wanted an apology from the panelists who made the wisecracks - and not just from the Fox network at large.

"These are despicable, hurtful and ignorant comments," said Dan Dugas, a spokesman for MacKay.

"I think that so-called comedian should stare in the camera at his first opportunity and apologize to all of the families of people he's hurt with these despicable comments.

"And he's got to say, 'I was misinformed. I was ignorant of the truth and the contribution of the Canadian Forces to the war on terror, and I want to take it back. I know as a comedian that I can fail sometimes; I failed miserably at this so-called comedy.'

"And his panelists should say the same."

Canada says it will withdraw most of its 2,500 troops from Kandahar when its current combat mission expires in 2011.

The Fox News program aired after Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie, the Canadian army chief of staff, said the military would need a one-year break from operations once the long and difficult mission in Afghanistan winds down.

One of Gutfeld's panelists, Doug Benson, said he didn't even know Canadian troops were in Afghanistan.

"I didn't even know they were in the war. I thought that's where you go if you don't want to fight - you go chill in Canada," he said.

The segment was posted online (http://www.youtube.com/watch?vtcJn5XlbSFk) under the title, "How to Lose Friends and Alienate Countries."

By Monday afternoon, more than 3,000 people had posted responses to the clip, which also makes fun of RCMP officers and their traditional red uniforms.

Copyright © 2009 The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Did it ever occur to you that the show is not meant to be taken serious? Maybe the fact that their guest is a professional comedian?

For a comedy show it wasn't funny in the least, regardless of content.

 

[carrrnuttt]

Here, take one of these. It'll ease your pain on your heavy flow days.

LOLOL - Funny, considering you're the only one acting like a bitch in this thread. A dumbass too, considering I'm implying that Fox is lowering its standards by hiring those metrosexuals, even if it's for a show in the middle of night that no one watches.

Bill O'Reilly = MAN.
Those douches in the vid = ****.

You = knee-jerk reacting moron.

 

[younggun04]

Fox news is a joke anyway, as a Canadian I really take no offence to those idiots making fun of us.

 

[Hmbre97]

For a comedy show it wasn't funny in the least, regardless of content.

I thought it was hilarious but I'm also not a person who gets butthurt when a comedy show touches on sensitive subjects so that may have something to do with it.




Edit: Oh no, ladies. Better grab your kleenex to dry your tears and call the Defense Minister. I'm about to poke fun at the Canadian military!

 

[Grizzly Adams]

I thought it was hilarious but I'm also not a person who easily gets butthurt when a comedy show touches on sensitive subjects so that may have something to do with it.

I'm not either, but it still wasn't funny.

 

[WPGFORDGUY]

Part of the issue is that when played all over the news ( up here anyway ) was that they didin't mention that it was a comedy show.. just that it came from Fox News.

 

[Canuck03SVT]

Not to be a jerk or anything but Canada's involvement in these wars are practically non-existent anyways, it's funny to hear they need a break. But in your support, like any of those pretty boy Fox News guys know what it's like to serve in any military.

Canada's involvement in Iraq is non exsistant but, we have been in Afghanistan since early 2002. Our participation started in, the then calmer region, Kabul but, in early 2006 was moved to the more dangerous province of Kandahar. Since that time, there has been a dramatic increase in casualties. On Saturday morning four more Canadians died bringing the war total to 116. That's a lot considering we have approximately 2500 boots on the ground. Fighting troops make up roughly a quarter of that.

Personally, I could care less on what those guys have to say. Actions speak louder than words and we've been doing our part to fight terrorism.

And as far as some people claiming sticks and stones.... it only took 12 words from a popular country group to send half the States into an uproar.

 

[rust0r]

How does Fox News still exist after the shit they have pulled? They are nothing but ignorant uneducated retards, as I've said in the past, I'm glad i don't get their station up here! How do they get away with this shit, since when did the name of a person become a joke on a news station? "Lesley, that is an unusual name for a man", what are we, 5 ?

Thank you to all that serve, American, Canadian, WHOEVER, if you're on our side we can't thank you enough. A show like this makes me want to vomit

 

[Starfox07]

Red eye is such a worthless show.