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Sheriff Roland:
This time it's "Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld" airing last week.

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/tv/story/2009/03/23/redeye-soldiers-mocking.html

In a five-minute segment broadcast March 17, Gutfeld mocked the Canadian Forces, noting Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie's recent comment that the military may need a year to recover after Canada's mission in Afghanistan ends in 2011.

"Meaning, the Canadian military wants to take a breather to do some yoga, paint landscapes, run on the beach in gorgeous white Capri pants," Gutfeld said.

"I didn't even know they were in the war," panellist and comedian Doug Benson added. "I thought that's where you go if you don't want to fight. Go chill in Canada."

The panellists continued by joking about soldiers needing a break for "manicures and pedicures," how Canada should be invaded and poked fun at the RCMP.

It's making the radio news and it's top-of-the-page news on Google Canada

Sheriff Roland:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ggr4I7UpOus3u6NRIRkEGpE1XV3Q

Fox News host apologizes in face of outrage

The recent talk-show segment came 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.
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"Isn't this the perfect time to invade this ridiculous country?" he said. "They have no army."

Sheriff Roland:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090323.wfoxmercer0323/BNStory/National

Rick Mercer to Fox: Bullying is not satire

“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.”

For those unfamiliar with Rick Mercer, you're probably not a Canadian. Here, he's VERY well known and a very well respected comedian originating from the Newfoundland & Labrador.

Sheriff Roland:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/03/23/america/NA-Canada-Fox-News.php

Canada has about 2,500 soldiers in Afghanistan, and has borne the brunt of much of the violence in the volatile south.
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(Defense Minister Peter) MacKay noted that President Barack Obama has expressed gratitude for Canada's contribution. The American president thanked the families of Canadian soldiers and declined to ask war-weary Canada to stay longer in Afghanistan when he visited Ottawa last month.

FYI: Canada's had soldiers in Afghanistan since 2002.

David In Indy:
I'm sorry he said that. It's very hurtful to Canadians and it reflects badly on Americans. :(

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