Updated: Mon Mar. 23 2009 7:42:25 PM

CTV.ca News Staff

The host of a Fox News program has apologized for a segment on the Canadian military that Defence Minister Peter MacKay called "disgusting" and "crass."

A group of pundits on "Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld," which airs weekdays at 3 a.m. on Fox News, each took turns trashing Canada and its military during an episode that aired on March 17.

Gutfeld mocked Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie, chief of land staff, who suggested in early March that the military may need a year-long break in operations due to personnel and equipment shortages.

"Once their Afghan mission winds down sometime 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," 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."

Gutfeld issued an apology Monday afternoon saying, "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."

But the host also seemed to defend his program, adding "Red Eye is a satirical take on the news, in which all topics are addressed in a lighthearted, humorous and ridiculous manner."

In the four-minute segment, Gutfeld asked the other three members of his panel: "Isn't this the perfect time to invade this ridiculous country? They have no army!"

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."

Benson was due to perform at an Edmonton comedy club in April, but that gig has been cancelled after threats were received about his performance.

MacKay expresses anger

In an interview with CTV Newsnet earlier on Monday, MacKay expressed his anger over the comments and demanded an apology.

"It's crass, it's insensitive, it's in fact disgusting given the timing where Canada is just receiving back four fallen heroes here at CFB Trenton," MacKay said.

On Friday, Master Cpl. Scott Vernelli, 28, Cpl. Tyler Crooks, 24, Trooper Jack Bouthillier, 20, and Trooper Corey Joseph Hayes, 22, were killed in two separate IED blasts that injured another five soldiers.

The deaths bring the total number of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan to 116.

MacKay said the Canadian government will be demanding an apology from the panel and from Fox.

"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've demonstrated in Afghanistan."

Earlier Monday, Conservative strategist Geoff Norquay said the comments on the show were insulting to Canadian soldiers and show that the host was ignorant of the fact that Canadian troops have been working hard in Afghanistan.

"What could anybody with common sense say about his kind of trash? It's ignorant, it's inappropriate, it's insulting," Norquay said during an interview on Canada AM. "It's insulting to the 116 Canadian troops who have given their lives and paid the supreme sacrifice while we've been in Afghanistan."

While the controversial comments were made nearly a week ago, they have only come to light in Canada in recent days.

An outraged Canadian posted the clip from the show to YouTube with a comment that says, "Fox News belittles and mocks the Canadian military." It goes on to say: "These are the people who keep Americans up to date and mis-informed."

Norquay said he hopes Canadians who subscribe to Fox News will cancel those subscriptions and that Canadian advertisers will cancel their business with the network.

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robert c
another example, from a country that has put the world into recession, of their arrogance and ignorance

Rich
Although I agree that they are insulting I would not be concerned since I'm sure that the viewership at 3:00 am is minimal. Sounds like the right time slot for Mr. Gutfeld.

B.
And we wonder why the world loves the USA and why they are so popular in the world right now.

Dave
Freedom of speech and opinion can, at times, be distasteful and inappropriate. This just adds fuel to fire about US knowledge and opinion of Canada.

Benny in YK
Umm ... who bothers to watch Fox 'news'?

Greg in the Hammer (the real one)
Does anyone take that Tom Jones wannabe look alike serious? Or watch his fourth rate hack program? He has comedians on his panel. Might be an indication its not a serious news program.

Anyone who matters in America, and particularly the American military establishment, know the professionalism, committment and skill of our soldiers, sailors and airmen.

David in Saint John
I wonder if the Americans have noticed a trend that the two wars that Canada did not stand beside the US were Vietnam war and the invasion of Iraq.

Considering the relative size of our military, they should see that we are more than pulling our own weight in Afghanistan.

As far as "taking a break" is concerned, this is absolutely necessary if we want to continue to contribute on a long-term basis. Besides, all parties in the federal government have committed to a withdrawal in 2011, so a "break" is the best we can do right now.

annie, ontario
What you have to understand is that all the U.S. networks play to the U.S. audience. What is said down there is for their ratings benifit, and has nothing to do with Canada.

Fox is the only so called conservative minded network in the U.S.

I'd like to see our news networks do some fact finding of their own, instead of parroting what ever any of the U.S. networks say, and taking it as fact.

You won't find much truth on any of the U.S. news networks. They are so partisan for one side or the other, even the Americans have stopped watching them in droves.

Lighten up and just consider how luck you are not to have U.S. style news in Canada.

Mike Macdonald - Winnipeg
Well, I suppose comments such as those made by Mr. Gutfeld can be expected. After all, he hails from a country that has not won a war in over 60 years, one that condones torture...

Ian in N.B.
Fox News, for ages, has been the center of biased partisan underinformed and over all incomptetantly managed information. I hope that many people see this as the last straw and cancel their subscriptions.

JP in Ontario
I have been on the bridge the last three times in a row our soldiers have come home too soon, and several times before that, I will try to get there again today. Tears come to my eyes every time. To have these 116 sacrifices, and Canada in general belittled by these people is disgusting.
I have watched this clip, and I am outraged, physically ill even. The ignorance of this Gutfeld and his panel is astonishing. I have fired off my email, and I urge others to do the same, let this insensitive, ignorant fool know how offensive he is. redeye@foxnews.com is the address. Watch the clip first, you will not be able to stay silent after it.

Josh - Ottawa
Fox News is well known for nothing but sensationalism and gossip. Should we really expect more from them? They're useless!

Nathan
No wonder this show is on at 3 a.m. They probably didn't think anyone would notice this segment.

I have seen plenty of satire on US TV, at our expense, and most of it has been funny and tasteful. But the timing of this just wasn't good. I saw this before the media finally picked up on this segment. It was hard to watch.

Even for this Conservative, I don't like watching Fox News. But I doubt all the noise we make up here will just fall on deaf ears at that network.

Michael
Well consider the source and you will understand the comments.

We have thicker skin than that. Let them think whatever they want. We know what we have achieved in Afghanistan.

Wasn't it the US that put the whole world into financial chaos due to corporate greed and lack of financial regulations.. as I said consider the source.

Edna, Rockwood
This story so upset me this morning that I have contacted my TV subscriber to remove FOX from my listings, send an e-mail to Fox, and asked all friends on Facebook to boycott this network until an apology is made. My son returns from Afganistan next week and I feel very insulted by this individual tries to make money on the backs of our troops. It is disgusting.

James in Ottawa
Absolutely outrageous, I'm not visiting foxnews any time soon.

Pine like Trees
This is the most rediculous piece of "journalism" I have ever seen. Thank you for doing this story so more people can see this video.

These idiots need their jersey's pulled over their head and a solid shot to the teeth.

TD
The guy is a pompous jerk. Enough said. The Canadian military has always been at the butt of American jokes. Canadians do not get the billions of dollars of Canadian funding the Americans get.
This Greg Gutfeld makes jokes from this seat on late night TV. Send him over there during our break and see how long it takes him to need one!!!

Ike
Fox news at 3 am. To me that says it all. Greg who?

G_Ayles
I agree with Mr. Norquay this man does not know what he is talking about. This is insulting to Canada , but what can you expect it is an American station. What we do have a compared to the US are men willing to fight and die for Canada they are called "HEROS"

Lost Cause
If it were up to Fox news type values, there would be no end to our combat mission in Afghanistan and we'd also have been in Iraq in 2003.

By the appearance of the quotes in the article above, it would appear that what these Fox pundits want is for Canadians to be insulted and feel belittled for being known as a nation that values peace.

In a roundabout way I think we should be thanking Fox for spreading that rumour on such a massive scale - our own governments and war supporting citizens certainly haven't been doing a very good job of it in the last few years.

If we actually must rise to the bait and take a formidable swipe back, then why don't we really annoy the hell out of these right wing bozos and leave Afghanistan right now?

Denis
If I can remove FOX from my standard cable package I will, but I don't think I can.

ex-Canadian
Yes, entirely inappropriate, and profoundly ignorant. Guess he doesn't know that Canada is one of the very few NATO nations actually doing heavy the lifting, the fighting and the dying. As opposed to the Germans,French and other European nations who stay in the north where it is nice and safe.

But if Canada is not getting credit for its very significant efforts in Afghanistan, whose fault is it really? Probably Canada's - it needs more of a PR push in the US on its efforts. US news outlets will naturally pursue stories like MP's jumping on effigies of the US President (remember Carolyn Parish)? or anti-US demonstrations in Toronto.

Pugfire
A wise person once said about comments like this, "Consider the source".
Indeed wise advice.
These comments were made by obviously ignorant people who are desperate to say and/or do anything that will keep their names in the media. After all, just how highly held is this idiot when his "show" airs at 3 am? Hardly prime time, except for the redneck fringe.

All these dolts do is once again prove that there is a segment of the Americian population who have no concept of what exists outside their own borders. Sadly this also will be their downfall someday.

Chris, Irishtown NL
I think Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie's comments were meant for our own government - if another War monger comes knocking on our door looking for another country to help settle his daddys debts, Canada should again do the right thing and say no. If the Americans would like to spend eternity at war, give 'er, but don't try and pull us down with your sinking ship.

Victoria
Well it's no wonder that this man's show airs only at 3a.m....

Mary-Anne
Typical of the arrogance and ignorance of many south of our border. I am so very proud of our forces; they have stood up bravely and deserve whatever break they need. If a beach happens to be in the plan, so be it!

RPK ~ Kitchener
Canadians mocked !

I find these comments non offensive because they come from a person of low calibre.

We all know that comments like this are many and come from Canadians & Americans alike.

All it takes is no thought or thinking of what one says by engaging their tongue before their brain.

Canadians had lots to say in a very derogative way at President Bush ~ SO !

This is but another loose canon shooting off and thinks he is funny by his comments.

Fox Network in itself is not the tallest tree in the forest ~ Can we expect anything more from this media outlet ?

Both our Nations have their share of Nut Cases and this is one of the best.

God Bless Canada & the United States of America.

Jack R
Imagine the tables are turned. A Canadian broadcaster makes fun of all the 'merican dead in Iraq or 9/11. They'd invade us and call us traitors.
I know that not all Americans are like this, but, it's this kind of ignorant yahoo that makes me dislike the U.S. as a whole. And makes me empathize a bit with the people who call the U.S. enemy.

Dave Tiffin, Wingham, On
Well the fact that this guy's show is on at 3:00 a.m. when most people are sleeping shows how popular he is. The comments are repugnant, but now we're making it front page news, giving him all kinds of publicity, which I don't agree with. I do think our politicians should be demanding an apology from this clown and Fox News. It's a real slap in the face to those that have lost family members in this conflict; one of which is in my home town.

not crying in Guelph

Not funny when it's true?

Suck it up Canada, we poke fun at them.

Next story please!

Linda
The comments on red eye are not only insulting but the people making those comments are really uninformed and offensive. It is bad taste in humour. Canadian soldiers do not wear little red jackets etc. Our young people are dying and you are poking fun without knowing what you are talking about! So unless you are informed and know who Canada is or even where it is don't comment on something you know nothing at all. I am not going to comment further on this ignorance!

Al
It is attitudes like those shown by Fox news that have tarnished America's reputaion in the world. These people are arrogant know-it-alls. Sadly, they have their followers, but I hope the majority of Americans, like Pesident Obama recognize that they are not the center of the universe, and that only by cooperating with neighbours will we overcome the challenges facing the world as a whole. At least I'm hopeful.

Josh
Very offensive and disgusting comments! Even though it's supposed to be comedy, I can't see how anyone in their right mind would find this remotely funny. These clowns should be fired! Fox owes Canada an apology! Especially to the families of our fallen soldiers!

GWALLIS
Maybe we should take this with a grain of salt being a 3 a.m. show who is actually watching this stuff, but these comments are truly disappointing. I guess my only comment in defense would be that the military should not be talking about taking breaks because its really not something that should be in their vocabular.

Terry in Ottawa
Unless they happen to live within 250km of the Border many in the US know very little about Canada, good or bad. This is much the same with the rest of the world and this is to some degree the reason for current image that many in the World have of the USA!

Roger
The entire team at Fox news channel is a bunch of ignorant Ostriches. They hide their heads in the sand when the truth confronts them.
They are pro war and pro Bush & his policies.
I only watch Fox news when there's any breaking news regarding any emergencies or criminal activity and for Fox news extra.
Other than that the remaining programs are mainly "pro republican" and " pro Bush" propaganda and seems much like a comedy show

Adrian from Montreal
What else do you expect from "Fixed" News? As far as I'm concerned, the network breeds discrimination, pessimism, contempt for anything beyond US conservative norms, and, overall, absolute and utter rubbish.

Prof. Pye Chartt
SILLY DRAMATIC OUTRAGE

"During the episode that aired on Mar. 17, Gutfeld mocked Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie, chief of land staff, who suggested in early March that the military may need a year-long break in operations due to personnel and equipment shortages."
___________________________

The army of a major (and key) Western nation, employed in an important foreign mission, needs to take a YEAR off?!

That is, indeed, ridiculous.

Fox News hasn't insulted our military, our federal government and unsupportive liberal/socialist politicians in Ottawa have!

We should be embarrassed and ashamed that we've permitted our Canadian military machine to be neglected to the point that we have to pull out of a mission.

Our brave and sacrificing men and women in uniform deserve so much better. Being forced to take a step backwards, after such hard-fought progress (which includes many lost lives), is insulting.

END NOTE: The dramatic effect of mentioning our recently-killed in the article, CTV, doesn't deflect the underlying truth here.

Brent Usselman
Who cares what one american says. Anyone with any sense will brush this off as one person that is ill informed about Canada's contribution to Afghanistan. We need to work closely with our American friends and the other NATO allies to persevere in Afghanistan, not blast the whole nation because of one knuckle head.

Brent

Stephanie in Toronto
what is there to say? Their own president acknowledges that there is a lot of anti-american sentiment out there. Hmmm - with ignorant comments like this about their closest neighbour during a time when the whole world is suffering as a result of their greed and arrogance it's not hard to see why. Canada had the guts to go into Afghanistan when the Americans were more concerned about oil in Iraq. Canada is mourning the loss of 4 more soldiers, and he chose to make jokes about yoga and running on the beach. God Bless America.

Katie Miller
That kind of ignorance just proves what we already know.
They have no idea what is really going on in the world. Just what they make up and tell each other.

Matt
maybe they should go fight for there country and work with the canadians then see how they feel about everything.

Jen Baranowski
As a Canadian citizen married to an American man, and currently living in Connecticut, I find the comments by these "panelists" particularly appalling. 116 Canadian soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, and these creeps are taking pot shots at America's ally, the Canadian Military?!?! Their views are the type of egocentricity that gets wonderful, kind, friendly, peace loving, and hard working US citizens - my friends- stigmatized as Ugly Americans. Not fair!!!

Christian, NL
Just to fill in some info, our army is one of the best trained in the world. From the time we have been in Afghanistan till now we only lost 116 soldiers, that is a testimony in itself considering the Taliban pop out of holes, lay IED's because they can't fight, and blow themselves up next to civilans.

Bryan
Once again, it goes to show how ignorant and uneducated some people can be. It's time some Americans remove themselves from their self contained bubble.My prayers go out to all the families who have lost a loved one in Afghanistan.

Matthew
The comments were 'over the top' but not completely without merit when our Generals conclude that our military is worn out from the mission.

Canadian military spending in terms of troop levels and equipment is known to be deficient. Our government should be building a military force capable of meeting and maintaining our strategic interests.

However, can't help but note that the USA was two years late getting to WWII and has made the right call on every major conflict since. Maybe Americans should follow our lead?

Roger T
The Americans can say what they want to say, it's Freedom of speech and besides we Canadians bash Americans all the time. It's a 2 way street so lets not make a big deal out of what is really nothing.

Geoff Norquay is just an old man with nothing else on his agenda. Let them speak their minds, FREEDOM OF SPEECH!

The other Lowell in BC
Gutfeld seems to either not know or have forgotten that Canada has been doing the heavy lifting in Afghanistan after the US bailed to fight a useless war in Iraq. In fact I believe Bush at the time considered the initial fight in Afghanistan a victory. His insensitive comments should be disregarded as just those from another ignorant American. I am also looking into cancelling the Fox subscription.

Mark
...and a while ago it was CNN that depicted the story of the first female coalition casualty in Aghanistan, a British female solier killed a few months ago.

Actually, and quite sadly it was a Canadian Nichola Goddard who was tragically killed in 2006.

No surprise from the Americans that they would continually disrespect Canada.

Mind you, wasn't it Carolyn Parish who stomped on a likeness of their President, continual anti-Americanism from the Liberal Canadian government for YEARS??

Maybe this country might give some thought to the message we send.

W. Pilon
On the day that four young men are brought home to rest, this nasty show brought a tear to my eye for the familys, and for our country.

Military Wife-Supporter-Promoter: Rose
I suppose they are right! I should just tell my husband, who is a member of the CF, that he can get a pair of "gorgeous white Capri pants" to run on the beach in instead of working hard to protect his brother’s in arms again constant attack from militants, terrorist and American Friendly Fire. Opps! Did I say that?

Ignorance is one thing, what Greg Gutfeld has said and what his panelists have undignified us with... we’ll thems fightin` words!

We are a strong force to contend with. Our death rates have been low in this conflict compared to those suffered by our American Soldier counterparts, but that’s because we have a better military force. We really do.

What were these men and women doing before we entered this Afghanistan Conflict, you may ask? Training, Learning, Bettering our lines of Defence and Intelligence.

We may be polite, but we are a force to recon with. We are not a ridiculous country, we are proud and free of ignorance and intolerance. I would challenge each of these fools to come here and spend one week, no, one day with a member of our Canadian Forces and then see what they have to say for themselves.

Be Proud, Canada! Support our troops and the family network that is the Canadian Forces and know that they do the same every day with every breath.

Chat Rana
We should bring our troops home. Our soldiers are dying for these ungrateful scoundrals. We gain nothing from this idiotic war. Even Obama is looking for an exit strategy! On another note, I think there are many Fox news fans amongst us. I hope they open their eyes and see reality.

Colin R in Ottawa
Americans, and Fox News, once again prove their ignorance and insulting beliefs about Canada. The people on this program are scum. They disrespect the memories of our servicemen and women. They are cowards, and maybe Fox News should reconsider who they allow to spew their garbage on the air.

If this had been aimed at the American military, there would be calls for blood and heads rolling. I'm glad to see the Conservatives are lashing back.

He's the O'Rielly wannabe!
The ignorance of the right wing media in the US knows no bounds. According to Fox (Bill O'Reilly and some other twit blond) Canada sent troops to fight in Vietnam. (Not true)

This and other twisted "facts" that Fox pulls from some magical orifice and passes for news accounts for some of the problems the US has today.

3 am is just the slot for this Bill O'Rielly wannabe. He's free to spew whatever he wants. I'm not watching.

LTC Craig R. Maefs
Sir, I am a retired US Army Officer. I served in Afghanistan under the Command on a Canadian General. I worked with many Canadian soldiers. In the entire world the US has few friends like Canada. I appreciate the sacrifice that the Canadian Nation has made to support the “War on Terror” and to help the coalition of forces fighting terrorism around the world. I am aware of the great sacrifices made by Canada in Afghanistan. A county that percentage wise has taken great losses fighting in Afghanistan than anyone else involved. I want to thank the Canadian Forces for there support and professionalism is Afghanistan. Do not think for a momement that what FOX News is saying in anyway reflects what the Armed Forces of the United States thinks about our dear friends in Canada!
LTC Craig Maefs USAR Retired

Vahan
I am not a fan of military intervention in other countries. I fully support our military though, they should in my mind be here in Canada keeping us safe. Now that said, Fox and all its' hosts could shut the f@#k up.They did a great mess of trying to brainwash the U.S, stay out of international politics.

Renee
I live in the US right now and watch Fox news from time to time because it is the only conservative network. Other hosts on this network seem to understand Canada's role in Afghanistan and are greatly appreciative of it. So it really surprises me that this jerk is on Fox at all. I'm glad he's on at 3:00am with all the rest of TV fodder. It's just maddening that he is taking advantage of the ignorance of others to take cheap shots at Canada.

Hugh
I think Shakespeare described this situation 500-600 years ago in one of his plays which went something like this "Much to do about nothing." It is already old news.

hollinm
This is one man's opinion at 3:00am in the morning. I am sure it is not indicative of the views of the Fox News broadcasting corporation. Let's take a deep breath. The comments are distasteful but lets not blow them out of proportion. Nobody is listening. If they were this man would not be on at 3:00am.

CDF in Calgary
I am not offended, nor am I surprised. To be offended would be to assume that there was some degree of respect towards the person who made the comments in the first place.

This waste of skin is A) on Fox, and B) at 3am. Really nothing more needs to be said.

Russell Etienne
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld made more of a statement about his own ignorance and arrogance than he did about Canada's military. He also makes an excellent example for Fox and other media about not hiring the wrong person for an important job.

Russell, Kingston, Ontario

Curtis - Nova Scotia
If they don't want our help then lets pull out. Why risk our lives to save theirs and not be appreciated? I agreed with our troops being there until now. MR. HARPER, BRING OUR TROOPS HOME!!!!

Kevin Szakacs
Although his comments are clearly funny the joke is on the American people. Majority of American people are share his views and are uneducated about the wealth, success, and heritage of Canada.

This is just another clear example of how far the American people have their head up their own (you know what).

The other thing that is clearly funny is their own President is backtracking their aggresive attitude towards the rest of the world and realizes the arrogance and flexing of their power must stop.

Shannon,Vancouver
I totally agree with you Rich! Well said! And just to add, lets remember the source of the "information" ... it's Fox news.

Proud Army Wife, CFB Petawawa
Military Wife-Supporter-Promoter: Rose - I'm with you! I saw the clip on Youtube and was so disgusted I couldn't even finish watching it. It wasn't comedy, it was insulting and inaccurate.

Goldens
This is nothing more than a ploy to get people to tune in I.E. increase ratings. I do not intend to let myself be duped and intend to remain tuned-out.

John Wilson
Bridgetown NS

Stephanie - 100% Canadian
I cannot believe that this man, who is supposedly educated and intelligent, would have the guts to say that kind of slanderous comment on an international network! Where does he come from, that he believes he can get away with that? I'd like to see the fallout if one of our newscasters would say something to that effect on CTV!
He should lose his job for this at the very least! What an insult to our troops, and to the poor soldiers who have lost thier lives in this awful war...I wonder if anyone he loves is over there, or worse has died...

Joyce
Chris from Irishtown, NL, you hit the nail on the head.

M. Cameron
"Norquay said he hopes Canadians who subscribe to Fox News will cancel those subscriptions and that Canadian advertisers will cancel their business with the network."

Sound advice.

Disgusted in Trenton
As a member of the military, I am disgraced and sickened...I do recall we are there because of an attack on USA, guess this is the respect we get for helping.

Ross E Brown
The intellect and good will of a country should not be judged by two "mentally deficient" individuals.. one (Gutfeld) who should be required to take sensitization training with wounded soldiers who put their life on the line rather than their mouth and the second (Benson) who should get no more than comedy gigs in the Antarctic.

The tragic nature of these remarks comes as their country enhances the US fighting forces while the much smaller Canadian contingent continues on being decreased in size by attrition ( Death of valiant soldiers)

God bless our Canadian Soldiers and try and keep them out of Harm's Way

Jason
I'm boycotting FOX. I hope othe Canadians will do the same.

Chris in Ontariariari-Oh!
This just shows us the lack of depth and integrity in journalism these days.This demonstration of ignorance of the war in Afghanistan and the involvement of N.A.T.O. troop's show's us how ill informed some people are.The U.S. has been so focused on Iraq that Afghanistan has just been a sideline new's item and now that the war in Iraq is not as newsworthy they are commenting on it with obviously a total lack of information.I was alway's taught not to shoot from the lip, to make sure you try and get the fact's first.You would expect more from someone in the media.They should pull this guy and his show as he obviously doesn't know what the hell he is doing.The best we'll likely get is some joking apology and that will be the end of it.It does make you look at how the rest of the world views us and our decades of socialist degradation.

Sharon T
Comedy Channel (i.e. Stewart and Colbert) know more about the world and reality than Fox ever will.

Rick in SK
Who the heck is Greg Gutfeld? And why would we care what he says?

Matt
I wouldn't put too much weight behind some uninformed talking head.

Candian soldiers are well regarded within the military community.

People understand that the CF is overextended in Afghanistan, and the solution the CF sees is to take a break when the opportunity presents itself.

The US is also overextended, unfortunately they don't have the opportunity for a break, so they're resorting to mercenaries and dirty recruiting/retention tricks to keep their strength up.

Rock
I only hope the controversy doesn't catapult this guy to any newfound fame. That would be the real tragedy here. Remember this is Fox. Hee-Haw had a more credible news segment.

Kevin
Typical American arrogance! And they wonder why the rest of the world hates them? Are you kidding me? They even insult thier closest friend and ally! They have no clue what goes on outside thier own borders and the sacrifices that thier friends are making in a world that thier greed and arrogance created and ultimately dragged the rest of us in...in order to once again clean up thier mess! I hope President Obama steps in and gives Fox news a little bit of a history lesson...and then fires their asses!

Al Maloney
I have sent this to Fox

Those gutless wonders on Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld should spend 30 minutes with the Canadians in Afghanistan, then do a documentary.

Read my son's older book
Sean M. Maloney "Enduring the Freedom- A Rogue Historian in Afghanistan" Potomac Books 2005

I will not watch Fox TV ever again unless there is a significant documentary on the Canadians in Afghanistan.
Please notify me when it is to be aired so I can watch it.

I have sent this msg to my Representative in the House, my two Senators, and the White House

No wonder there is a negative attitude towards Americans in Canada!

I request that the President and senior military personnel address this publicly.

Andrew
To LTC Craig Maefs,
Colonel,
Your statement speaks volumes and says more than any hack at the FOX network ever could. Thank you.

FOX should be spelled with a 'U'.

Jake former resident of Ontario
With no practical military force, Canada has no choice but to take the punches...until someday in fact an unfriendly nation may decide to really invade. (China, Russia...etc)

Canadians are quite foolish in their lack of understanding of peace and their failure to invest in a formidable military force.

Fortunately, Canadians have the most advantageous and friendly neighbour that any nation can hope for: the United States!

Time to ignore these media nobodies
The fact that this guy's show is on at 3AM is enough to say what he is.He's nothing.Nobody of the general public heard it until it made these headlines.Ignorance can be bliss.I know I live in a great country with great people and I am sure the US has the same.I have come to ignore comments from the media because their way of handling information from abroad has been pretty bad.

Barry In Ottawa
I think someone should ask Mr Gutfeld if he has ever served in the Military ?...It's VERY east to be critical of anothers efforts when you have NEVER gave the effort yourself... and to LTC Craig R. Maefs
... Thank you very much for your comments Sir....they may be appreciated more then you know...

not crying in Guelph


Hats off to LTC Craig R. Maefs

why let the few spoil the relationship of the multitude

this is the reaction they are hoping for, it ups their ratings

shock tv

p.s. God's speed to your son Edna

Laughing in the USA
hahaha. The guy is on at 3a-freaking-m! Why is this such a big story in Canada? Its like making a big story out of a late-night infomercial.

Gail (Hamilton)
This a tempest in a teapot over some late night talk show. Prof. Pie Chart is right.

FOXNews is the most watched in the US and from my perspective, it's well balanced. I think that those who don't like it, can't stand the fact that both sides of the political spectrum get to speak.

tim
It is people like Gutfield that give the US it's reputation of arrogance and ignorance.... not surprising. It is no wonder most of the world thinks poorly of Americans. There's not a lot of good coming out of that country these days....

Cathy from Laval
Seeing as how I have family members in the Canadian Military that has, and is still serving our country, I am hurt that someone can make fun of the Canadian Military. What hurts even more is that if he made those comments about the US military he would have been shut up. You would think the fact that he has sh...t coming out of both ends would be more news worthy! I would love to meet him in person to tell him to his face what I think... seeing as how that is not going to happen I have to respond this way!

Mary in Calgary
Is this how the world sees Canada? What a waste of a war... our soldiers blood for mockery?

Someone better be fired for this.

NL
Please note that FOX News does not speak for America, I have a working relationship with many americans who consider us friends. These comments are nothing more than trash ignore them

D.
I recently received an e-mail which was entitled "A Different View - The Highway of Heroes" which is a powerpoint presentation showing how our fallen troops are honored upon their return to Canada. I've forwarded that e-mail to Fox News with a plea for them to forward it on and have Greg Gutfeld view it so that he can see just how involved we are in Afghanistan and the price that some families have paid. I truly hope they do pass it on to him. It will be a real eye opener and educational for him I think.

Chris H
As a Canadian living in the US, I find the comments on this thread absolutely hilarious. You people have no idea what Fox News or Red Eye are all about. You watch neither and it shows. To get news of US political events that the MSM ignores and/or buries, you have to watch Fox just to find out what you're missing. Also you seem to miss the point that Red Eye is a COMEDY show. Would you be so outraged about similar comments from Jon Stewart or Stephen Colbert? I'm afraid that the hysterical reaction on this site only shows that US ignorance of Canada is only matched by Canadian ignorance of the US!

KmmyB
KimmyB in Rexdale, ON

So who really cares? Greg Gutfeld, what credentials does this guy have that would allow him to host a news program? "Panelist Doug Benson, a comedian" - what is a comedian doing as a panelist on a news show? I suspect that given the choice of watching these 2 idiots or paid programming at 3:00am - most people watched the paid programming. For Fox to air this at 3:00am tells me that even they don't have much faith in this guy and his opinions.

Donna Currie
As a mother of an Canadian troop that served in Afghanistan on the front line.I'm appalled at the comments made on "Fox".It's obvious these guys are ignorant to the fact that our Canadian Military is an allie to the American Military and is in this war by the request of their former US president Bush,and yes our canadian troops are dying in this war!!!Comments such as"I didn't know Canadians have a military""I thought you went to Canada to get away from going to war in the US""Canadian Troops want to take a year off to take yoga classes"All comments made from "Fox Redeye"were uncall for and they need to educate themselves,this is an insult to the Canadian military and is just the tip of the iceberg!!Shame!Shame! on you guys Fox should ge boycotted!If you can't stand behind our troops,please feel free to stand in front of them!!!!!!!!!!

Donna Currie
Nova Scotia

Shawn
I agree 100% that the comments were insulting, and not appropriate.

Cancel Fox news because of a few right winged-nuts!! I don't think so. I like FOX news, it is a balance to all the left wing, tree-hugging media conglomerates out there.

How long would you watch CBC or even CTV if you turned it off every time a canadian insulted an american.

The comment showed how ignorant Greg Gutfield and his friends are. I am sure though there are as many ignorant people in Canada/captia as there is in the USA

SK Freedom Lover
Another pathetic media-hyped reason to bash the greatest free nation on earth...you know what bugs me the most about Canada? It's that we love to define ourselves by being anti-American...it is so childish...

Peter J. Trinkler, C.D
NO ARMY!

World War One 1914-18: Canada as one of the Armies of The British Empire in for the duration.
USA enters in 1917 for 1 year only.

World War Two 1939-1945:
Canada as one of the Armies of The British Commonwealth in for the duration.
USA enters only after Pearl Harbour 1941

Korean War 1950-1953:
Canada as one of the Armies of The United Nations in for the duration.
USA in for the duration.

Peacetime: Canada maintains a full army brigade (in which I served) and air division in Europe until Trudeau killed it.

Having been a regualar serving Canadian Soldier 1959-1986 and having met many of our allies I can assure you that we are HIGHLY respected the world over.

No fears!

Tori
The comments made by Fox news are rude and biased.

However, it is our own fault. As Canadian citizens we allowed the former governments to slash the military in half. We did not want military spending. We seen it as a waste of our money.

Canada hs 65,000 reg force troops and 24,000 reserve forces. Our reserve forces volunteer and cannot be forced to go into theatre. There are 6 million Canadians age appropriate that could be in the military.

The USA has 1.4 million regular force and 1.4 million reservists. with another 59 million age appropriate to join the military.

The Canadian Defence budget is 19.5 billion. The USA budget 583 billion.

The Canadian military allows members to serve until 60, the USA until 49.

The fault lies within the Canadian public. Scream and holler at your MP, tell them to get our military some new equipment.

Tell the government to reopen the bases they closed so that there is room for more military personnel.

Hell turn the GM plant that is going to close into a plant to build new vehicles, tanks, heavy trucks. Open the Windsor textile plant to make new uniforms. Open another to make boots and shoes. Have Bombardier build us planes and helicopters. The list goes on and on.

It is not just the men and women who need a break it is our economy.

Being at war costs a lot of money and we are a small nation in number compaired to the USA. We cannot afford to sustain the cost of the Afghan mission and still replenish the equipment required by the military.

Ignorance is no excuse but remember these are the same people who think we live in igloos and eat seal meat for dinner.

Denis
To "Jake former resident of Ontario" now living in ignorance land, Canada's 2,800 troups in Afghanistan is per population equal to 28,000 Americans or 5,200 British.

J. Dale
I am absolutely mortified by this news cast. How can anyone of them justify the things that they have just said about Canadian Soldiers or Canadians in general? It is absolutely appalling that Mr. Gutfeld would be mocking our Canadian Soldiers about needing a break upon their return. Do you Mr. Greg Gutfeld ever have a holiday from your strenuous job of sitting at a desk insulting people?

I personally don’t agree with our soldiers still fighting a fight that obviously has no award winning out come. The afgan people do not wish to have help and therefore, I feel we are wasting lives from any Country that has pulled together to try to help the citizens of Afghanistan. That being said OUR men are there to help saves lives not to be insulted by our own Canadian citizens broadcasting on TV.

You should be ashamed, all of you involved in this news broadcast and apologize on air, first to the soldiers and then to all Canadians.

Bear04
Did you ever notice that the people with the biggest mouths and the most to say, are the people that have never served their country in the military? Just by watching them and seeing their attitude, can you really believe they have any idea what serving your country is all about? After serving 2 tours in Afghanistan, I have worked with and talked to many American military personnel, and found them very professional and respectful. I respect what they are doing, and the respect what I am doing. Too bad the 'squeeky wheel' loudmouth minority get heard all the time.
Either way, he accomplised what he set out to do. He created controversy.

Al
What a non story! He is on at 3AM because his show is
aimed at shock value. It is not meant to be taken seriously.

We need thicker skin as Americans don't cry everytime
Rick Mercer or 22 minutes makes a joke about them.

Rod
Remember folks this comes from a wannabe "comedian" Gutless Greg Gutfeld in FOX's 3 AM time slot. Obviously FOX doesn't give much credence to him either giving him the 3am time slot. No wonder they call the show "RED EYE". FOX should try and save face by canceling their show. FOX should be supporting their American allies not ridiculing them, after all they have so few "friends" left in the world. GET REAL FOX.

Graham B
We should - 1. Salute, respect and support our military and remember their sacrifices. 2. Apperciate our Canadian media for, whatever faults it may have, it never has and hopefully never will sink to the level of Fox News. 3. See Canada's beauty this summer holiday season.

We should NOT - 1. Send e-mails, make phone calls or any form of protest whatsoever to Fox News. Why? Because it will only encourage them to do more of the same. All that is aimed at by those who have made these comments is to stir up controversy and generate ratings and profits. Among the garbage peddlers that are US network TV, Fox is among the worst and unfortunately one of the most profitable because of shows like Redeye and personalities like Gutfeld. If you want to really hurt them, cancel your subscription and ignore them. 2. Spend one thin dime in the USA this summer! If they dislike us so much, fine; we'll just stay home!

Gord from Guelph
Why do American teenagers back packing in Europe ask for Canadian flag patches to stitch on their packs, because they are scared to hell to acknowledge that they are Americans

Tono
He is right that it is despicable that our military is in such a state of disrepair that it will need to take a twelve-month break to rearm.

However, his comments were without doubt very ignorant.
Should Canada really be in NATO, or NORAD, or NAFTA, if this is how we are spoken of?

God Bless Canada and the United Empire!!!

Tom Fitzpatrick
On the same day that we repatriate four fallen soldiers it saddens me to read this. The ignorance of some people knows no bounds, but i guess you have to understand the country that those remarks came from. They should be ashamed.

CR - Edmonton
Frankly I won't have ever known about the insult episode if it handn't been brought to my attention. Fox has never been considered a reputable station in my opinion. I don't watch it at all. This will just reinforce why I will continue to not watch it. Once again this is a very good example of arrogance and extreme ignorance from these individual.

I suppose the only semi- intelligent thing about Fox is to keep these folks at a 3 a.m. time slot.

jay
As an American I would like to say sorry for this moron's comments! You guys have held you own in Afghanistan! Like what was said earlier I have never heard of this guy until this article. When you are 24 hours news you have to have something on at 3 am!

Jim
This is particularly sad as our first four casualties in Afghanistan were killed when a U.S. pilot dropped a 225 kg bomb on a Canadian training exercise.

Proud Canadian
Very very sad. I actually watched the You Tube of the commentary and had a laugh when the commentator referred to the US as the most powerful nation in the Universe. I have to agree with Robert C...there is way too much arrogance and ignorance in the US. Its just sad. Do they not realize the rest of the world is laughing at them? There's a reason that when Americans travel overseas they pretend to be Canadian...but believe me. You can still (very easily) pick out the Americans.

Jeanette MacIsaac
I did not think someone could make such appalling statements about the canadian military. I guess there are quite a few ignorant people out there speaking about a war that they really do not know anything about. Personally I think they should all be fired. It is in very poor taste at this point with another 4 soldiers from our country coming home to be buried that gave their lives for them to shoot off their mouths. I am truly sorry for the families of these fallen soldiers.

Richard
From a soldier. Dont tar the US people with the same brush. There's lots of ignoramuses in Canada as well. I've heard plenty of idiotic comments from Canadians about their own military. As a Canadian soldier, I may not agree with this persons warped sense of humour however, for the sake of freedom I will fight and possibly die for his right to be an ignoramus.
I would just ignore him, that's the best for goofballs like this. Have a great day Canada.

Doug
It's interesting how the Canadian conservative talk shows and blogs have avoided mentioning this.

If this were a left-wing news outlet that made these comments they would have jumped all over them.

Alan - Toronto
e-Mail to Gutman...

Years ago I attended university in the U.S. I am PRO US! I am not pro you.

You were likely unaware that your comments emerged the same week as 8 Canadian soldiers gave their lives to bring peace to hurting people. These people were actually doing something meaningful and life changing, not merely quipping about whatever popped into their caffeinated minds.

I have numerous American friends, most of whom are enlightened and caring people. The simmering hatred towards America in many parts of the world today is in many ways - not completely - the product of behavior and ignorance the likes of you. The reason Canadian soldiers are in Afghanistan in the first place is to confront hatred; much of which has been birthed and fed by the brash, overbearing, grossly uninformed handful of Americans like you. How ironic that the Canadian military men and women you belittle are fighting against something to which you contribute - even now. Do you have any idea how distasteful your behavior is to decent people everywhere? You probably won't see the connection even when it's pointed out. Isn't the greatest ignorance to not even know one if ignorant?

It might be time to grow up or shut up. Either option would put an end to this kind of drivel.

By the way, I am still Pro American and anti-ignorance. In light of your new President I suspect that puts me on the 'right' side of his administration - with you 'left' out somewhere around 3:00 AM. Hmmm - how irksome for you!

Jj - Toronto, ON
To all those commenting that we should ignore this Fox-stationed idiot's dribble:

If only we could simply ignore the guy and his ilk, then we would. The issue at hand isn't necessarily that he is profoundly ill-informed about Canada and it's armed forces.

No, the greater and more problematic issue is that this guy is a media personality that is spewing ignorance to the masses. Time is irrelevant: be it 3 AM or 9 PM, this guy is on national television sharing his ignorance with everyone that watches. And when mass media spreads misinformation, no good can come out of it.

But why bother, right? Just one person - what possibly can happen with one guy mouthing off on television? Well, one person may not seem much, but what happens when that one ignorant person turns into many ignorant persons? Like the snowflake that turns a few snowflakes into an avalanche, it becomes a problem.

Dave
This "little army" is on the front lines with 1/16 th of the resourses of the U.S military and consistently engages the ENEMY instead of firing on fellow troups and allies. They fight effectively, bravely, and with honour. This is not a competition too see who carries the most casualties.
We were the first to respond on 911 and continue to support our U.S brothers and sisters regardless of the cost and dispite the imature bablings of small minded men such as this. You have to understand that the vast majority of U.S people are gratefull and understand that we are bravely standing beside them and will continue to do so in the future. These guys MUST rant on like this because it is the only way they can keep thier jobs and at least appear usefull and relavent.
The best way to deal with bully is to pretend he does not matter..and lets face it.
this guy does not matter at all.....absolute nothing..from nothing..rant on ...he will wash away and never be remembered and yes those who fought and count will live on forever..

Cassandra
This is very sad. Our soldiers are fighting in the real war against terror, where the Americans should have been. Not their imaginary war in Iraq. The appreciation that we as Canadians have received for the deaths of our soldiers is appalling. No wonder the world is sick of the Americans attitude to the other countries in this world.

MH
The show is at 3 am. He probably purposedly say this to get more ppl to know him. But failed miserably. Stupid man, he just angered a nation.

Sandra Martin
I sent the following to redeye@foxnews.com. I hope many other people with bombard them with e-mails to leave him know how we feel.

Why don't you go and stand along the Highway of Heroes and see if the four bodies of Canadian soldiers are a joke. This is despicable. Are your ratings that bad that you try and stir up controversy on the backs of people not only fighting for our county but yours as well. My nephew is one of the people in Afghanistan and he is not sitting around with his thumb up his ass waiting to come home and lounge around in capris.on a beach.
You are pathetic.

Cathy
I guess there is a reason why his time slot is at 3am and not 3pm.

Our Canadian soldiers died in a war that his country is fighting...might I add that it should "technically" be Bin Ladin's people not the people of Afghanastan.

Madasahatter
This network is the home of the "Riley Factor",. It doesn't get much stupid(er) than this. I'm no Liberal, but this station can't even be classified.

John Savard, Edmonton Alberta
Maybe they were making fun of Canadian politicians for behaving like a war was something you could take a holiday from, and not the brave men and women fighting there from Canada.

Patti Wright
PW in Ontario
How can anyone accept such ludicrus and uninformed comments by Greg Gutfield and his flackies. The Canadian Military sends our sons and daughters over to Afghanistan to do a dangerous job. 116 soldiers have died. Does the size of our military diminsh the sacrifice made by these brave men and women? As I write this I am listening to the report about four our soldiers returning home to CFB Trenton - in a box! Comparably speaking, Canada's population is about the same as New York City, approx. 35 million people. So apples to apples our contribution is not insignificant. Shame on FOX for allowing this offensive boor to slam the efforts of the brave. Your comments belong on the stable floor along with the other crap that falls there. We are not ridiculous, we stand together, proud to be Canadian.

J.C.
Let it be noted. During WWII, the Canadians, the Finnish, and the Australians were considered to be the best fighters in the war. Not the Americans.
This guy needs to pay a little more attention to history and the facts before he opens his mouth with such comments.
Our military has been devasted because of the Trudeau years (a pacifist in WWII who did not fight) This is the fault of our governments depleting the funding causing equipment and personnel shortages from our military and certainly has no bearing on the ability of our soldiers. Also take note that when WWII started Canada's military was small but when needed was built up quickly and fought bravely. We fought well before the Americans in WWII. They only entered when Pearl Harbour was bombed by the Japanese while some of their generals were out golfing I might add. This man is ignorant and needs to be educated better. The men and women in our military are to be respected and not treated the way this man has treated them. I am the child of a soldier who fought in WWII. for our freedoms. I am not only proud but grateful for the accomplishments of our soldiers and resent strongly anyone who puts them down in any way shape or form.
It only demonstrates the type of character this man has and it is far beneath the characters of our military personnel.

Alex (Toronto)
Canada has been doing the work of that a third of the NATO alliance should have been doing in Afghanistan. Canada's military needs to repair damaged vehicles and equipment and pause overseas deployments for a short period to allow more soldiers to become available for operations.

America doesn't have the troops to do all the jobs they are asked to do either. The difference is that our defense department occasionally tells the truth about it.

Cable companies should give Fox News's slot to Al-Jazeera, so that Canadian viewers can get a better quality, more objective outlet of news.

Peter from Quebec
Before this 'clip' was posed on Youtube, nobody really knows about this idiot hosting a RedEye program, now he got the last laugh, free publicity for his program. Some times something is better to be left alone.
If there is any hostility towards anybody, it should be the person who put the clip on Youtube, just as idiotic as those jokers on the program.

Joel Bain
Gutfield is on at 3AM for a reason. He is supposed to be funny, but he really isn't. His comments are shameful and I'm sure that the American government, past or present, does not share his arrogance.

Laurel
This satire has failed miserably. It's insulting and it's not funny. The comedian didn't even know Canadian troops were in Afghanistan? Some people would be ashamed to reveal such ignorance on television.

Desrochers, C
1812 Thomas Jefferson said that an invasion of Canada would be like a walk in a park... With 6034 Men Canada (with Britain)took Detroit, burn Washington DC and bomb Baltimore. they were fighting against up to 35000 American troop... You sure you want to try again?

Jj - Toronto, ON
If we're all here to contribute to Fox-related news shows, then here is my piece:

Dear Fox News:

Come on, just admit it. You're not CNN. It's okay to be jealous - every one experiences jealousy at least once in their lives.

Sure, CNN is insanely popular with profoundly more respect than you (Fox News). And yes, they have anchors (Cooper, Blitzer, King, etc.)that are more well known than Fox anchors (...uh...). And, yes, if there had to be a television in an American politician's room, they would likely request the television be turned to CNN and not Fox.

But who needs them, right? You guys are Fox News - the less popular and less qualified news media outlet as compared to CNN. You guys need idiots like Greg Gutfeld to prop up your viewerships. And since everyone watches CNN most of the time, the only window of opportunity for you guys is the 3 AM window. So go grasp that chance and look like something - you guys need it!

Because apparently with the Red Eye Show with Greg Gutfeld, Fox News doesn't amount to much.

Hey Fox News, say it loud and say it proud: we're not CNN and we admit it.

Sincerely,
Jj - Toronto, ON

--

Piece 2:

The new tag line for CNN:

CNN. Not Fox News. And thank god for that.

fitzz
I'm a huge fan of Gen Leslie. His comments were a little naive. He's an unusually astute and politically sensitive soldier. This time he goofed.

Most folks, the majority of Canadians, and the totality of Americans have no idea whatsoever of what an "operational pause" is. It should have been explained.

As for the Fox comedians, Canadians need only consider the source and ignore it! It is NOT worth getting excited over.

Janice G
It's hard to believe the ignorance of some US people still. Who really cares what Fox News thinks, we as Canadians know what the truth is. It's just hard to turn the other cheek when someone makes these ridiculous statements, however as Canadians we must understand that they lack proper knowledge of Canada and I guess they can't help their stupidity with their statements they make. BUT, the family that is left behind by those over there fighting and for those who have lost a loved one this must hurt terribly and they should not have to be subjected by this kind of news journalism. If you don't have all the facts then you shouldn't comments Fox News!!!!

Deb Cordina, Gatineau, Quebec
What a shame that the American people have no idea what sacrifices Canada is making towards a war was initiated by their government, has taken countless innocent lives and that will soon be deemed an embarrassment and a failure.

Tony
I'am outraged and discusted by this act. Fox news should apologize to all Canadians and the family's of the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their life for this great country. God bless Canada and the military.

Effen Wright
I give this dime-store hack 2min of fame foe these comments. Unfortunately, shows like his and opinions like his help to shapre the general public perception among the less-educated in the US (those who can afford to watch TV at 3am becauise they have no job to go to the next day).

While it is sad that our military has to take a "tactical pause" and thereby squander any international credability that we may have been able to leverage from our work on the world stage, we simply cannot continue at this pace with resources at current levels. Let's hope our political masters take note and don't let the recent economic woes gut the capacity of our military to influence world developments.

Ali H
Canada to me... is the best country in the world. I do not see it as anymore more or less.Yes we are peace keepers and peace makers, but our Canadian Armed Forces, certainly can haul ass when needed. Thank you very much.

Kim
This panel epitomizes the arrogance and total lack of awareness of other countries that is so prevalent now in the United States. It literally makes me sick that this could be broadcast on a network television news show.
Boycott any advertisers for Fox.

joan
The comments made were incredibly ignorant, but doubt very much that they are a reflection of any intelligent American. I will be deleting any FOX channel on my list of favourites.

Joyce
To me, LTC Craig Maefs comments mean alot.

Mr. Gutfield's comments say that he is not knowledgeable on the issue at hand,his ignorance on the subject is huge and it is thus up to Mr. Gutfield himself to read up on the situation and then apoligise on the Air on the Foxnews channel.

" Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you" is the motto to go by
here.

The words of Col. Maefs say it all.
Mr. Maefs, thank you for your support of our Troops, I and my husband also support our Troops in their efforts in Afghanistan.
We are Proud of their efforts too, and the sacrifices they have made to make life better for the Afghanistan people.

Ben, Edmonton
Anyone who is upset or offended should take comfort in the fact that the youtube video of this skit got more views in a weekend than the guy's TV show probably gets in a month.

This will be the highlight of this low-rent comic's career, and that's the thing you should remember. I don't care what some worthless mudslinger thinks. 10 years from now he's going to be wrapping hamburgers somewhere, and that's what is important.

Sara in Toronto
The more attention we give a blowhard like Gutfeld, the more he & his bosses LOVE it. Show FOX what you really think - by NOT WATCHING. Stirring up crap is all this guy does - all smoke, no substance. Perhaps the one positive from this economy is twits like him - and news enterprises that employ him - will fold. The only unfortunate spinoff is others (presumably good people some of them) will lose their jobs as well. I for one await with joy the day these cable news screamers disappear into well-deserved anonimity. No one will weep for them.

Ron Lane-Smith Port Coquitlam B C
Surely you guys realise every time you mention any Fox stupidity you are advertising them. Who wants that??
The best retaliation is to boycott every product they advertise and watch them become the best oral sex indulgers in the same Universe they talk about. Hurt them in Rupert Murdoch’s pocket.

Love

r

Kate, Windsor, Ontario
Living across the border from Michigan I am used to Americans slamming Canada, and usually just let it roll off my back. Although Fox News is known for their ignorance and arrogance, I am still highly offended at the comments made about Canada and the Canadian military. The only thing they got right was that Canada is no USA, and thank God for that!

Bruce, Nanaimo, BC
The Canadian media and press have managed to project the very Canadian image that can motivate such a self-serving attempt at humor by this obscure group on Fox. Fortunately, despite the relentless attacks on American society and politics here, the majority of Americans maintain a respectful image of Canadians. The majority of comments here reflect our own thin-skinned sensitivity. By continuing to feature this program, you are distorting the significance of the comments by this poorly educated group. Be reminded that there are those here that believe 911 was a conspiracy between the US CIA and the Israelis, and a Cabinet Minister was featured stomping on an effigy of President Bush.

anji
Fox claims to be "Fair and Balanced" with their news coverage.

I can't believe they let morons like this have a television show.

My friend's husband died over there. My husband has served two tours. We've lost friends. They gave up their lives and others are sacrificing their selves for a war we had to finish which someone else started.

You should THANK the Canadians, not mock them -- for fighting for your right to be an idiot.

Rick from Mississauga
I doubt very much if FOX would be allowed to make such statements without the blessing of the U.S. Government.

Now we know what the U.S. really thinks of us.

Stu Crouse
I am a US marine, a Viet nam Veteran and a Canadian Citizen, both born and raised in Canada. Most of the people in the US are great people and our family have maintained great relationships with those that we were with in the late 60's. I still feel that I am coming home when I cross the border in either direction. Do the Americans lack an understanding of other countries around the world, Yes! It is there school system, American history is important the rest of the world gets little mention. Having said all this consider the source. These idiot's are on at 3AM where they belong. These people are the furthest thing from news people as you can get, at the best a filler for time.

The thing that hurts is the ignorance of the sacrifice our troops have paid in Afganistan.

They should be ashamed and so should Fox, some how I doubt it on either count.

Edward D McLeod
I am both a Canadian and an American and the US news media can hardly be called news media. I guess some of these idiots have never read their history books, just because we the US are in a war that we should not be in we now think we are the saviours of the world I guess Mr. Gutfield on RED EYE did not know it took te US government from 1938 until 1941 before we could get involved in a war that was a real defense of our homeland. I apologize to all Canadians for the ignorant statements made by these fools.

Ray labrie
Ray L

Although the remarks were disgusting, I am not going think badly of a whole network( or country) over the comments of a few idiots. Fox is the only network you can count on for the truth and many of the previous comments just ignorantly dump on them.

Besides while our Canadian solders deserve more respect , the poor attitude of many Canadians toward the military should be ridiculed.

Finally,let's look at the "anti American " attitude here, before we criticize Americans.

Greg
though the comments are made by a fairly insignificant host on at an odd hour, they are nonetheless so outrageous they ought to be responded to by every Canadian in some way, on this, the day that four more of our own return home via Trenton and the 401 before being airlifted to their home towns

Elizabeth
The Americans ran a candidate for vice-president who thought Russia was across the border from Alaska. They know nothing about the world and this was an example of their "ignorance".

Shirley
Peter McKay should demand an apology - we are only in Afghanistan because the US invaded that country and essentially left the United Nations to clean up the mess and try to do something which even the Russians could not do. Now they know that - and are going to send troops in to try to help.
Our troops are the bravest men and women to ever serve in our military. They are fighting an enemy that can't be seen and do not have the equipment the U. S, has at their disposal.The Afghans are not grateful. The U.S. will find out how easy it is when they put more troops in there.
I have a grandson in Afghanistan and just pray that he comes home safe.
We should all be very proud of our soldiers. God Bless them all.

Savoera
I just don't have any words to describe such people. I am just so glad that I don't live in that toxic country anymore.

I love Canada so much, and I have only lived here for 3 years so far, while I lived in the US for 15 years after leaving my home country as an adult. I miss certain aspects of my home country, and I even miss certain things from the US, but the deep love I have developed for Canada is something I haven't felt for any of the previous countries I used to call home.

To hear such garbage about the Canadian military, was utterly disgusting, but it only confirms how ignorant and arrogant (some?) Americans are... Very sad... for them.

Linda Smith PETAWAWA, ONTARIO
Goes to show the ignorance of some people, like this Fox News Red Eye character. This is probably why he is on so late at night. As for the other gentleman in the beard, he was on Last Comic Standing! We take our heroes seriously. Perhaps they would like to meet some of my friends who spouses will never return. Out of the 116 dead, 37 are from my home town of Petawawa. So pardon me while I get set to watch 4 fallen soldiers return home and travel the Highway Of HEROES. Shame on you Greg Gutfelf, maybe you should come visit this town and see what it is all about. one proud canadian Linda Smith

Rene St. Jacques
I am saddened and outraged. I used to go to Fox as my 2nd viewing when I turned on my computer. They are eleminated today period

Steven G
As a serving member in Afghanistan in 2007 I am insulted by the comments made by the FOX News program. We fought next to the Americans and sent 22 Canadian soldiers home in coffins during my roto. These views are not appreciated but our American soldiers know the truth and appreciate our efforts. God bless all our soldiers who have been killed or injured over there!!! We are there and we are making a difference FOX News!!! To the host of the show, Greg Gutfeld, thanks for showing the world how ignorant you truly are!!!!

Ian
Disgusting, These comments and this show are proof of what the american media will do to create a "stir" and generate news. Extremely inapropiate considering that we are awaiting the arrival of four more of our fallen to arrive in Trenton later this afternoon.

Patrick S
I am an American who follows issues in Canada very closely. Please do not lump all of us with these stupid and insensitive comments. I salute the 116 soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in this mission

Samie Marchand-Whittle
As a Military Wife, I am extremely sickened and sadened by the comments made on the RedEye show, and further that FOXNEWS would allow such commentary even be aired.
The comments made are damaging and hurtful. All the while we are in the wake of just loosing soldiers, this is nothing more than a slap in the face.

I have called my local cable company have removed FOX from my prescription.

McKay said it best:
WE WANT AN APOLOGY!

Lorne
This should not come as a surprise to anyone.
All the more reason to pull our troops out of Afghanistan.
Americans have very little or no knowledge of Canada and we are only being used as a pawn in their military operations.
Gutfield is apparently void of any intelligence whatsoever and should not be a tv host for any network.
Consider the source and ignore it!!!!
Also, bring our troops home!!!

RICK
Gutfeld who?At least when we have something negative to say it usually originates from facts.I am not suprised he mentioned about invading us as I guess we can just be added to their list of unnecessary invasions.The comments were arrogant and ignorant but consider the source.An apology or firing is in order to set the record straight but don't hold your breath.Who was it that unnecessarily invaded Iraq and are the root cause of the global financial crisis?

Kevin McDonald
A blog post I read elsewhere said that the comedian Benson is scheduled to come to Edmonton's Comedy Store.

I am not going to recommend tar and feathers, but can anyone confirm this so he gets the welcome he deserves.

CJ
Would it kill Greg Gutfeld and his "guests" to research before they speak? Just shows how completely ignorant some of the US citizens are. I spent time going to school in the US, and it still amazes me that they have no education about Canada at all. Absolutely pathetic!

D. Cameron
The type of comment one would expect from those south of our border who are totally ignorant of the world outside of their own borders.Canadian troops were fighting and dying in WW1 and WW2 while Americans hid their heads in the sand. One can only hope that Fox News is censored by reasonable thinking Americans.

K Murphy
FOX should be boycotted throughout Canada - support our troops by your decision to not watch FOX, and let them know why. Also, Min. MacKay spoke well about how Canadian soldiers should be supported - he should start within his own Ministry and finally award service medals to the Canadian soldiers who served in Afghanistan from 2003-2007 and never received service medals because they were 'assigned' to their jobs, not 'deployed'. How callous a decision is that! And he is the Minister of Defence and he supports the decision to deny service medals. Every word is true.

Rebelchick
Don't be such a nation of hypocrites, Canada. I am an American (born & raised), with dual U.S./Canadian citizenship, & have lived in Canada for 2 decades. The Canadian media & public love to make fun of Americans, based on stupid stereotypes. You're just getting a dose of your own medicine. You must realize, too, that this program is coming from a network that essentially represents the most ignorant segment of the Republican Party.

Gord Edmonton
Its a comedy show on at 3 AM.
They were making fun of our lack of military not our brave soldiers. Fox news as a whole (and O'riely many times) has commended Canada and our soldiers. More than our own networks.

Terry Mulcahy, Halifax, NS
The comments by Greg Gutfeld and his panel on Fox News Red Eye about the Canadian military's contributions in Afghanistan are starkly ignorant.

Gutfeld's remarks that Canadian Lt. General Andrew Leslie"...an unusual name for a man..." make me wonder if Gutfeld reads everything from the teleprompter and it's the script writers who are producing this stuff.

Let me say how disapointed I am in the American media.

Art Campbell
I hope that Minister MacKay will concentrate on convincing his government to pay his troops the pension which is part of their pay package. Imagine sending troop to kill and be killed knowing that when they return, and retire, they will not get the pension which was part of their pay package. They don't know. Forget the diversions. Look after the troops.

Henry
Henry from Alberta writes: I agree, Fox needs to apologize! So do our networks for the very disrespectful remarks their anchors make about ou PM an governmebt.

HEY FOX! R U Reading these?
I don't know how many people are up at 3 AM to hear this mindless nonsense and although there's no excuse for it, maybe that's why he's on at 3 AM?? Go Mr MacKay and Mr Norquay! Demand away! You might get an apology.... I just hope that Fox realizes what they've done!

Randy
As tasteless as these comments are, they are just comments from a small group of ignorant people in the US. I have many friends and family in the states that do not share this opinion.

Jerry
C'mon, guys, be realistic. Calling Redeye news is like calling the Mercer Report news, or calling the National Enquirer a newspaper. They are in the sensationalism business. MacKay has really been misled on this one!

Barb from Regina
Ignorant people who will say anything to keep their names in the media. Unfortunately it's working. I'd never heard of any of them before. This is the kind of crap put on at 3 in the morning? Hardly prime time.
All these fools do is prove there is a part of the Americian population that have no idea what exists outside their own country.
And to make fun at a time when we are once again bringing more of our heroes home in caskets is appalling.

Carolyn
As a Canadian mother of four sons, one who is a professional career officer, two who are reservists, I am personally offended by the arrogance and ignorance of this type of programming and the caliber of personalities the Fox network allows to comment on these issues. The Canadian people and it's government should require an apology from the Fox network and the appropriate personalities. As a lesson for they're ignorance in the Canadian Military and Canadian civil society, these people should perhaps attend or be shown a Ramp and Repatriation ceremony. ceremony. A pox on their house on this day when four of our fallen are coming home, and apologies to our soldiers and their families, especially those who are left to grieve. My heart is with them.

Brian J
Maybe we should pull our forces out of Afghanistan and then maybe, just maybe they'll realize that we (Canada) were actually fighting with them.

Terry Mulcahy, Halifax, NS
If you find Greg Gutman's slur of the Canadian military insulting, share your feelings with his boss:

Mr. Rupert Murdoch, AC, KCSG
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
News Corporation
1211 Avenue of Americas
New York, New York 10036

Homer J
Maybe Gutfeld should sit down in a room filled with the mother's, fathers, wives and children of our fallen soldiers and do his so called comedy bit again. Make sure that the families that had their loved ones killed by the US Friendly Fire are sitting up front...what an insult to all our families and our brave soldiers.
Shame on you and the FOX network. It just shows the US arrogance, that if you are not a US citizen, you are nothing to them.

Lori Cook
I was so insulted by these wanna be comedians I wrote a news tip to fox that as a Canadian...I was pissed....this after we helped in 911...and ever since that horrible day, we have done our part....we have many heroes in this country! How dare they!!! I also told them to try to remember what happened in their last invasion here...they probably don't teach that in their history course...but maybe these ignorant men need to be told!This is an example of why the world gets pissed at the Americans! I for one will not be watching any fox programing from this day forward!!!!!

Chris H
"Elizabeth
The Americans ran a candidate for vice-president who thought Russia was across the border from Alaska. They know nothing about the world and this was an example of their "ignorance". "

Please try looking at a map. Sarah Palin actually said that there were parts of AK where you can see Russia, and she was perfectly correct. Please do not get your news from SNL.

People seem to have ignored the fact that Gutfeld was mostly commenting on the difficulties the Canada was having sustaining the Afghan operation, which was perfectly correct. He of course used a flippant, insulting and dismissive tone, but you should hear what he says about American politicians! In any case, it's pretty mild compared to how 22 Minutes and others have trashed the US over the years. Unfortunately for Canada, if the government does make a big stink over this, it will probably cause more ridicule in the US. You are just taking this much too seriously.

Art Campbell Wing Commander (retired)
I hope that Minister MacKay will concentrate on convincing his government to pay his troops the pension which is part of their pay package. Imagine sending troop to kill and be killed knowing that when they return, and retire, they will not get the pension which was part of their pay package. They don't know; their wives don't know. Forget the diversions, Minister. Look after the troops.

Nepean, Ontario

Charley Rose
Yay Mike MacDonald, I pat you on the back my Canadian brother. ;) And to all who see that the Americans are still quite different from us Canadians, we have scruples and compassion for all mankind for example, they have...war mongers, who don't know how to win wars, and money hungry conglomerates who screw up and kiss the dirt before the big banks for bailouts. Uh, its good to be Canadian, eh? lol

DB Cooper
Before you get your knickers in a bunch, here's a reality check, people: Google the host and the name of the show. It's as much a news show as Married With Children is a copy of The Cosby Show.

Here's a quote from the host about his show: "It's intentionally stupid, but secretly smart — a strategy designed to confuse bitter liberals, media hacks, and angry activists. We gauge our success by turning groups into sputtering messes."

If you're taking them seriously, they are laughing their heads off because the joke is on you.

Mel Blake
It is interesting to me that people get upset with the host of an obscure show bashing Canada and the military, but then proceed to bash the US, its people and its military. Do as I say not as I do I guess.
Canada should be grateful to have a powerful, democratically governed country next to it.

I wonder how many people bashing the US have actually spent any more time than a shopping trip there? I am in the US right now and the reaction when I say I am from Canada is nothing but positive. I have met US vets here and their opinion of the Canadian military is glowing praise.

Russ
I wouldn't take anything coming from Fox News too seriously. They've spewed that kind of garbage before. They cater to right-wing Bush lovers... What do you expect.

JMW of Winnipeg
Will the American Ignorance and Arrogance ever stop! "the strongest country in the Universe!" my ass. Nice economy guys! It's your narrow minded thinking that has the world angry at you. Just another example as to why the USA someday will fall and no one will help them. Sad!

BC Wet Coaster
Write letters via email or postal mail to Fox stating you will no longer watch their programming. You have a choice and you have a voice. Don't be a sheep and use your power of choice!

david
i've holidayed in the US at least every year since i was a kid, at least once. i've worked with americans professionally in and out of the military and i have to say...calling them as dumb as trees is a disservice to trees. militarily, they specialize in stirring up conflicts and then looking for allied support so they can go onto the next one. the last conflict the americans won by overpowering a foe was world war two and times, and conflict have changed. the lessons sadly, have been lost on a military still oriented to fighting traditional conflicts which no longer exist outside of a mapped simulation at military academies. stay south of the 49th parallel and if our politicians would keep their ideologies north of the same, the world would be a safer and greener place.

Mike from Toronto
Greg Gutfeld has a professional history of failures either fired for poorly tasted publicity stunts, or contracts not renewed for poor magazine sales. This is just another example of his lack of knowledge and Professionalism. If you don't already know the importance of our two countries to EACH other than you shouldn't have the privlidge to live here. I guess Greg's time in London fnding himelf a russian wife (TRUE) made him loose touch with North America. i do not agree with either war..however i do honor anyone who puts themselves in harm's way for what THEY belive in. I would like to see what Greg's comments are when this is all over with and everyone will see the difference in personal and medical treatment of our HEROS. RIP to all of the millions of humans who have died for these two needless wars.

Geoff in Scotland
Another fine example of journalism at its best! It's a wonder why American's get the stereotype of being arrogant, ignorant, and unintelligent. I think this panel is a poor representation of the American public. Not only should all Canadians be insulted, but so should all American's for having to put up with people like these.

Lucy in Ontario
Are you upset about the Red Eye comments? Do you have a Fox cable subscription? Cancel it. I just did and found it gave me a lot of satisfaction, even though I never watched Fox...it just happened to be in my digital package. Not any more though.

Youngthen
Fox's Gutfeld should remember that the tongue is a two edged sword, so should be careful what he utters. I would suggest he take a look at the history of Canada's bravery in past wars before he speaks such nonsense. Remember, you are commanded to "Love Your Neighbour". He definitely owes Canada an apologry for his insensitive remarks.

Jonathan Westphal
Lighten up, people, Red Eye is SATIRE, as the mention of "white capri pants" should tell you. But his point is valid - Canada has come to a poor state if we can barely field 1,000 troops in the field. As brave as our troops may be, there are simply too few of them. Blame the government all you want, but generations of Canadians chest thumping about how we are a "peacekeeping" nation with no need for any real compat capacity are equally complicit in the shameful decline of our military. This is not to denigrate our brave troops in uniform, but think about it: the US is about to transfer ANOTHER 30,000 troops in country, and people still talk about Canada doing the "heavy lifting" in Afghanistan? We need to double the size of our Armed Forces and fund them accordingly, but many of the same folks screeching here would be the first to protest about doubling the military's budget. Give your heads a shake folks.

Fred Hurlburt
From an American:

As an American, I find anything that insults any noble soldier disgusting. Canada has always been a friend and ally and I hope it will remain so.

Many of us Americans don't watch and/or agree with Faux News either. As far as I'm concerned, it not a news channel. It's a right-wing propoganda channel!

May all our US and Canadian Troops in harms way stay safe and return home to their families soon!

Glenn in Winnipeg
This just in .... BObama orders a stop on waterboarding as a means of torture. In the same press op the President OK d the introduction of dark humour as the new official form of US torture.

The Fox network is the first to attempt this new official form of torture, using its prime 3 AM slot for a test drive.

Hooked ... line and sinker. Canadians are tortured with this new method.

Give it a rest, already.

Serious people know the real score about the significant contributions of Canada in the war on terror.

Alex
Bravo, Mr. MacKay. Keep it up.
It doesn't matter if this show is meant to be silly - there is a limit. Could you imagine Jon Stewart showing this level of insensitivity? He never would, and he hosts a silly show. Mr. Gutfeld should think about how he'd feel if he was the father of a soldier who was just killed in Afghanistan.

WestofTheRockies
Well Elizabeth, Disgusting comments for sure but one ignorant statement is not canceled by another.

Russia is across the border from Alaska and you can see it from Alaska, the border runs through the ocean. Just like part of Vancouver Island is across the border (ocean) from Washigton state.

Oh and here's another piece of info. The U.S. bought Alaska from the Russians.


Get your facts straight.

Charles B.C.
One last comment on this. It comes from a country that really believes they are the best country on the planet. Even their President thinks so. Last night in a 60 minutes interview, he stated "we have the best system and best form of government out there".
Hows that for ignorance

Jackie Barrett
I'm no fan of Stephen Harper, Peter MacKay, Jim Flaherty, and other right wing cronies, but FOX's degrading comments about Canada and Canadian military were disgraceful and distasteful, meaning they clearly crossed the line this time.

Adding insult to injury is the fact that the comments were made in an inappropriate time, especially after four of our finest soldiers were killed, and eight others seriously injured recently. FOX clearly lacks compassion there.

Hey FOX, we Canadians demand an apology this time.

Rockstar
To all Canadian military personel active, retired and future. You are the worlds best at what you do and I thank each and everyone of you for your efforts!! The FOX statements do not bother me as I am Canadian and PROUD!!!!!!!!

Steve A.
It's time we Canadians stop caring about what the US does, say, or think (if they're capable of thinking, anyway). They do not really care about what happens here. After all, on US classroom maps we are just a large empty grey expanse.

David in BC
I wonder why Americans are hated worldwide? And they just don't get it.

Mike McCarthy - Edmonton
Fox News was developed to sway the uneducated American masses in areas of public opinion by promoting a right-wing conservative agenda. Thankfully, Canadians are not that stupid. We hold our networks to higher standards and are smart enough to seek the truth when legitmate news stories are reported. The timing of this story is distasteful but it casts light on the deterioration of an American society that not so long ago would have been equally dismayed by this type of "entertainment".

Rob Panepinto
My comments are directed towards the remarks made by the Fox News' Red Eye Hosts.
Personally I was very offended by the comments made. I currently have a family member based out of CFB Petawawa fighting the war in Afghanistan. Also the timing was inappropriate considering we have just lost four more soldiers. Our soldiers have the right and deserve a well needed break, they do not work a nine to five job. Everyday our soldiers put their lives on the line, separated form their homes and loved ones. Mocking Our troops is just down right inconsiderate and degrading. I am a firm believer that "If you are not willing to stand behind our Troops Than You should stand in front of them." I think the hosts of fox red eye should have to give more than just an apology. To me that is just a slap in the wrist and nobody really learns from it. I think a more consequential punishment should be put in place. Those responsible should have to pay some sort of fine, loss of their jobs, and even imprisonment.
My Heart and condolences go out to the families of our most recent fallen soldiers.

Thank You.

Sincerely,
Rob Panepinto
Norwood, Ontario

Todd from Camp Blanding - Florida National Guard.
As much as Gutfeld is a pompous jerk, I fully agree with him. What kind of nation do you have when your military needs to take a year long break?

Jesus, just be thankful you aren't in the same geographical position Pakistan, India, Turkey, Iran or other nations are who share borders with hostile nations. Imagine one of those nations "taking a year off" and see how quickly their enemies take advantage of that.

Canada is lucky to share their border with the only global super power. Your military is not always on it's toes, not always fighting and not always dieing.

For a nation like Canada to be burned out after only a decade (half of which was spent in Kabul in Camp Julien. Yes, I served there with the US Army right beside you guys), is just mind boggling.

How can a G8 nation be like this when 3rd world nations have been actively fighting and defending their borders from hostile nations (sometimes bigger than them) for centuries?

I'm not saying Canada should be ashamed, but you should really start to look at yourselves and the state you're in before you point fingers at someone who is (although being distasteful) stating the obvious.

Bob Brown
I believe that Greg Gutfeld and friends should be fired!
Maybe if they were on the street like many Americans during this recession they'd be a little more humble.
I am appalled by the comments made by all the participants. Fox must take action immediately.

Kevin
I agree with Fox. I found it funny and so true. Whats distasteful and disgusting is our soldiers fighting inexperienced in a country that they should of never been involved in, period.

KP in Ottawa
Fox calls themselves a news station. I just searched for 'Canada' on the Fox News website, and the only things they have posted are some high-profile murders, and Obama's visit to Ottawa last month. Ridiculous. No wonder these late-night morons have no clue.

kim picard
I have family wintering in Florida, and it came as a shock to me when I was told that most of their American neighbours were unaware that Canadians are fighting and dying in Afghanistan. When Canada refused to join the U.S. attack on Iraq, Americans were angry and hurt. Although they've since regretted the decision to invade, that is the last time our military made national headlines in the U.S. Although Fox News certainly does not represent the majority of American views, the deafening silence from Washington regarding our military contributions perpetuates the myth that Canada has been sitting on the sidelines. Our brave soldiers deserve recognition and respect. It would go a long way to repairing relations and garnering goodwill if President Obama were to make a statement on the matter.

Suzanne McKinney
I don't know where some people get off thinking that we're less of a society than them. Does that mean that they're going to go around and invade all countries when they're not looking? What a stupid comment. I am a proud Canadian, and a proud serving member of the Canadian Military. My brother is currently serving in Afghanistan - which if memory serves me right - he's there because of something that is a direct reaction due to an incident that involved the US of A. Beligerent, ignorant, and lazy are these comments.

Les In Ontario
I was upset when I first read this article and heard about it on the radio when I was driving into work this morning. Then I thought about where the comments were coming from. Enough said. If it was a comment made by a news anchor on CNN or CBS or NBC that's one thing but these comments were made by obviously uninformed, uneducated wannabees on FOX. Am I surprise, NO. Do I think all Americans feel this way? NO, especially the American soldiers who are serving side by side with our men and women in Afghanistan.
Four more of our fallen heroes returned to CFB Trenton today and I wish I could have been there. We are very fortunate to have men and women who are willing and able to serve our country and keep us safe. To our soldiers in Canada and abroad, NEVER think that your efforts are unappreciated by the people in Canada. You are brave and it takes a special kind of person to do what you're doing. We support you, even if we don't agree with the reasons why you're doing what you have to do. You are all heroes. THANK YOU!!!

Dean
Canada's involvement on the world scene is amazing and we have lost 116 soldiers in this conflict. A conflict that we are trying to make a real difference and we are --tell that to the families who have lost loved ones. It is appauding that FOX allow these people to do this and joke about it. It is disgusting and certainly wrong.

R. Richards
I am mad as hell at the comments suppled by the fox network. If this is the mentality of the commentators on the fox network I wonder how any american can rely on any news story coming from them.

It is a sad comentary on the state of the American knowledge of our Troops involvement in world affairs.

If I were an American citizen I would be embarassed by the comments and would voice my disapproval by letting them know.

Georgina - Nova Scotia
As a person that spends much time in the U.S., I am always frustrated by the lack of news, weather, anything to do with Canada. There is absolutely nothing on the t.v., radio etc. It's like we don't exist, unless, of course if something goes wrong and they want to blame us. Americans, once loved and respected in other parts of the world, are now themselves, wearing caps with the Canadian flag, or some other garb to make foreigners believe they are Canadians. They are cautious when out of their own country, as there is alot of hate out there towards them. Probably due to their arrogant ways and ignorance about anybody except themselves! As for FOX network, they should fire Mr. Gutfeld for his ignorance on the topic he chose to discuss,and let him know that War and Death are not laughing matters!

Master Seaman, Antoine Yvan Harvey
I would not do this, but now I am outrage to the ignorance of the American public because of people like these broadcasters. in 2003, I was returning to Pearl Harbor meeting HMCS Winnipeg which had been escorting American Vessel in the Suez Canal between golf of Oman and Persian Gulf for 6 months During OP APPOLO. As I was going through the custom at the Vancouver Airport, the american custom agent ask me what was the reaon of my visit to Hawaii, I said I am meeting my ship for the return home. (I had taken leave and return to Vancouver island). She replied "OH yeah, you guys didn't help us in Irak". What kind of comments is that? I don't think that 250 sailors would be happy to know that american citizen don't appriciated what we do for their troops. Let it be known that Canadian and American sailors works together on a regular basis and I certainly don't need to hear comments like that at an international airport. I moreover, don't need to know that journalist are protraiing Canadian Military the way they did. Shame on you.

Je me souviens

Rene - Vasey
I am just leaving to go down to the Highway of Heros to show my respects for the four young young soldiers who paid the ultimate price. I had thought that ignorance and arragance had left the White House when the Bush administration left. Maybe those four comedians should be sent over to Afghanistan to replace our soldiers. See how funny they are when they come back. This is one of the reasons why the Americans are so loved in teh world.

Kyle in Regina
I don't think we need to worry to much about this. THis show is on at 3 in the morning. Just a time filler. It's too bad that these clowns fuel the stereotype that americans are ignorant and full of themselves because the majority of them are intelligent, informed people. Canadians and big boys and girls and don't need to dignify these "proffesional journalists" with any type of response

Paul
It is this type of journalism that I dropped Fox a long time ago. This makes you wonder the level of research that went into this.

Alex
I wish everyone would stop paying so much attention to Fox, that ridiculous "media" outlet. The whole thing is crass, uninformed and offensive. La creme de la creme of all that is wrong with the US. Let them drown in their own bile...

RON REDING
Hello this fine crisp Canadian morning. I watched the Fox clip and was moved in a way that turned me to email you guys. First off I do not expect much from the USA people being that I have been there many,many,many times before 2002. Since then why bother they are rude to themselves even I have talked to all walks of life down there. I would not expect anything less as a demeaning laughabout joke from them about us Knucleheads as they say. I have heard worse. Anyway I am 55 and proud to be called Canadian (1000% in my books)My Granddaddy died in the forces (37) my own Dad was killed over seas in 1970 (Japan Navy BC Victoria at the age(39). My uncle Ray was in the Q.O.Rifles outside of Edmonton he was killed at (32)in Europe 1960. My uncle Earl was killed at (33) HMCS Bonaventure 1966 still in the forces killed by a driver that ran a red light in N.S. Canada...All still in the services at their time of deaths. Give me 1 minute with these jokers and lets see who comes out on top. I lost the only men from the Redings before I was 15 and never got to know any of them throughout my life time. I was the First Reding male to hit 40 ever I think. I am Canadian and super deadly proud to be one. So much so that at my age I'd give every ounce of blood to stay one. I have boys 37,29,25. A new family a young wife a boy 7 and a little gem she is 5.Bless Every Canadian in the forces this day. RR

Gail Parks, Red Deer, Alberta Canada
This incident goes beyond anything I could have dreamed from any United States citizen. Perhaps they are from somewhere else like a different planet, but that lets them off the hook too easily. Those two people Greg & Doug, who look like adults have proven very adequately how ignorant they are, children would not have been so cruel. It would be the greatest gift to our Canadian Military, the families of our fallen heroes and the Canadian public, to learn that Greg Gutfeld was fired and that the panelist Doug Benson was forever banned from any TV show on any channel.
It is easy to ask for an apology but I doubt they are smart enough to get it right.To say, as a Canadian, that I am deeply offended, is the biggest understatement ever. 116 soldiers have given their lives all in the name of freedom. I guess that means they were protecting the rights of these two idiots, who have the right to freedom of speech and expression - Our men and women are dedicated soldiers who stepped up to the plate, shoulder to shoulder with the United States and lest we forget, the Brits and Aussies.
Am I angry, you bet and if I could meet either of those two wimps (bet they haven't offered to go war) I would be happy to tell them what I really feel.

GG
I think there are enough comments on here to get the " Canadian reaction/response to the Fox news segment. They are a right wing media outlet..while we dont have that kind of blatant biased media in Canada...the point is that there are right wing nuts in Canada...and they think just like this...remember that the next time you go to the voting booth.

To DB Cooper
There's no joking about Canada's contribution and losses of its military in the Afghan mission.
In other words - we take these comments seriously as should you.

Alan
This may be sad, and not to distract from the great effort and sacrifice our solders give. But is it no acceptable in Canada to call the Americans war mongers, gun loving nuts, USA causing world hate, don’t we demonstrate and call Bush a war criminal, thus imply the actions taken by their army are war crimes. We can call their president a moron, but when they say something against us this needs apologies, perhaps we need to change our attitude to our friends to the South.

Shawna
Its sad how stupid some Americans can be is't it? Apparently Fox needs to fire their fact finders. As for the comments made....the fact that they can from Americans does NOT surprise me at all.

Ron
A no rate show like that on FOX does not deserve all the media, hype and publicity we are giving it. Yes, they are guilty of being crass, distasteful and ignorant. They should have held off on their comments while we mourn the loss of yet more brave soldiers! However, I cannot believe a senior member of our military would issue a statement saying they need time off to regroup or fix things back to they way they were. I would submit he is partially to blame for this for making a statement like that. Foot in mouth seems the visual for this senior official!

Mark from Vancouver
I haven't read all the posts but I would imagine I'm not the only one who has thought this:

Um, our military actually kind of sucks (in comparison to other countries) . No controversy. Not even really a big deal given that most Canadians vote for the parties that don't really care too much about our military.

We want to be known for our healthcare not our army. Want good healthcare? You got to cut somewhere and as Canadians we have chosen to cut the military (by choosing parties that don't like spending on the military).

And everybody needs to take a chill pill and stop being so politcally correct to the point of absolute stupidity.

On a personal note I think the Canadian military is very good for the incredibly crappy support that they get.

Ron A.
If the USA is so great, how come American tourists in Europe put Canadian flags on their backpacks to pass off as Canadians. Are they ashamed to put the US flag or are they plain scared?

K
Gee, I hope the Taliban takes a break when we do....we should all just have one big time out. If you're offended by what was said by FOX News, check out this month's Vanity Fair where Canada's "war ship" is mocked repeatedly in the Pirates in Somalia story.

Margaret
Oh, this is so typical of the USA, of which I am now an ex-citizen, thank God, and have been a proud Canadian for many years. I have a right to complain about my former countrymen, I couldn't get out of there fast enough. They are totally ignorant of other countries and are full of themselves, not caring what others think. They believe they have a divine right to make fun of "lesser" countries but are profoundly offended if the same happens to them, they're the bully who laughs at the expense of others. So these Fox News people think it's funny that we are a peaceful country, not wanting to be perpetually at war like they love to be (check out their sordid history). Well, I admire our troops and at least the rest of the world doesn't hate our guts. Good luck getting a decent, heartfelt apology.

Amanda DeEll
Guys, please don't pit *All* Americans as ignorant as this guy. It infuriates me too, but we do have friends in the US.

Rob from Nova Scotia
As a military member I find the opinion shared by the late night "I want to get better ratings but it is 3:00 AM" trash, disgusting and needs to be addressed or we are tarnishing the memories of those who have paid the ultimate price in the quest of freedom. Our soldiers have and continue to place their lives on the line in the name of freedom and we need to ensure that we do everything to uphold their memories and their honour. As I watch the repatriation of four more of our troops I am truly disgusted and appalled by the FOX Network and these arrogant scum.

Peter in Edmonton
To:
Todd from Camp Blanding - Florida National Guard.


I can appreciate your comments but you need to look into what is meant when Canada says the military needs to 'take a year off'. No one is leaving the Afghan mission. I might poiint out what you supposedly already know: The border with Pakistan is the hottest region in Afghanistan. Everyone knows this.. There are 3 nations covering it. Britain, the US and Canada. What's wrong with that picture? Why isn't France, 3rd largest expensive military, largest European military -- why isn't France lifting a rifle like piddly little Canada is? This is the point Todd. We've been fighting there as hard as anyone as your ally and this is the respect we get?

You say you don't like Fox yet you've completely swallowed this "Year off" misunderstanding so while you don't like them, you accept what they say as fact when it's ridiculously wrong. This is the problem we have with it. As this story points out, this aired on the very day 4 more dead Canadian soldiers came home. So lets just stop with this "year off" stuff, ok?

Kelly from Guelph
Obama didn't even mention Canadian contributions re. A-stan on "60 Minutes" last night. I'm really embarrassed for those bufoons. Shameful.

Bill
I remember a series done by Rick Mercer called "Talking to Americans". Just bears out that some are ill informed and pretty stupid...I read a comment that the best thing on Fox was Homer Simpson....

Alan
While it's been stated that this "show" broadcasts at 3:00am, It is rebroadcast again at an earlier time. As Gutfeld asked "Isn't this the perfect time to invade this ridiculous country?" I say,yes, invade!!... and learn some much needed manners and class. Not only were you and your guests an embarrassment to your country but I'm sure an embarrassment to your own millitary that works closly with the Canadian military...buffoon.

scmtch
Would you please get things straight. It is not FOX NEWS that made these comments. It is a show that runs at 3:00a.m. and is meant to be ridiculous and in many ways offensive as comedic commentary. I think they stepped WAY over the line but to call this an international incident is serious over reaction.

Bert and Helga Wolters, Vancouver BC
The ignorant blathering of empty headed idiots at a time, when Canada honours the return of 4 of their heroes. We are proud of our Canadian Army and what they have contributed in the past and what they are doing to help people right now.

Canadian Scot
Here is a country who has a new President trying to mend bridges with some of its many enemies. And then, we have a classic example of why the US is despised worldwide.

sherry
This is a letter I emailed to every Fox News corporate contact, as well as the NY Post (an affiliate) I could find, and to Mr Gutfeld as well...

Good Afternoon,

As an insulted Canadian, I felt a duty to write in with my concerns regarding comments on Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld aired March 17 2009. Please find copied below the email sent to the program. I hope that an apology will be aired soon. I have copied this to other corporate press contacts.

Good Afternoon Mr. Gutfeld;

I would like to express my insult and disgust with the mocking and attacks on our military involvement in Afghanistan.

As a Canadian who does not support this war, I do however fully support the men and women willing to risk their lives in a war that the United States of America started and then abandoned. On the day that your program aired, our military was making preparations to send home 4 fallen soldiers.

It was disgusting that not only you hold our military in such disregard for what they are actually doing, but that you and your entire panel showed the blatant ignorance for your closest alli and trade partner. Everyone of those comments were grossly misinformed and obtuse, and they have outraged every single Canadian. I certainly hope they've outraged Americans as well.

Please keep in mind Mr. Gutfeld, that Canada is the main supplier of your heat, electricity and fuel; best not to bite the hand that feeds.

Exasperated

Sherry
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Michele Brooks
There is no doubt that we should be concerned with the comments made on this program, but, we should be more concerned that CTV, shows footage of American soldiers in Iraq, instead of our own soldiers in Afghanistan, in the footage being depicted behind our Defence Minister while he expresses his desire for an apology from Fox News. A Canadian news network making this mistake is more of a tragedy, in my opinion

X Military
Here is the email address for his show.

'redeye@foxnews.com'

Dan in Regina
Pull out of Afghanistan sooner! American's think it's their troops out there and no one else. Why don't we make it a reality and let them fight their own war; to begin, they are the ones who started it before the shifted gears into Iraq. And here we are, pouring the blood of our troops for American "freedom" Disgusting! - I fully support the troops, God bless them but, I do not support the mission. Bring'em home McKay!

Garry Fontaine
such crass comments made on such a professional news casting is unacceptable. Coming from a journalists perspective, such slander is not tolerated in any other news company or news paper. These are supposed to be people of profession. And yes, although it is at 3 o'clock which is during its down time, it still unacceptable. They are not bloggers or free lancers, this is a multi-million dollar corporation who has allowed such indecency on national television. The whole world is going to see it and they have.

Chuck Ladouceur
We keep reading how insulted some Americans are in this classless statement from FOX NEWS. Well Americans if you are so insulted and you don't want us Canadians to paint you all in the same brush, do us a favor and step up to the plate and cancel your subscription to FOX NEWS and demand that your President do something about this RACIST NEWS COMPANY. Also I feel that the President of the USA should go public about his outrage of FOX NEWS.

Liz
Considering the recent loss of four of our soldiers, this has to be one of the most ridiculously insensitive comments ever made on air. It's as if he thinks our involvement and the losses we suffer are anything but serious.

I hope he's forced to enlist. How dare he criticize when he's sitting in the comfort of his news chair and not overseas being a brave citizen, which he clearly isn't.

ProPeace
I personally do no support violence and war where we invade other countries, but i still support our troops and feel awful for their families, as if they don't suffer enough ,now they have to listen to Idiots who poke fun of our soldiers, who risk their lives and have their memories haunted by what they witness in the war zone. People’s ignorance really makes me sick to my stomach. It’s America's hopeless war; why should our country sacrifice for them, let them finish it without our help

mrcorrect
This guy probably thinks that we followed the U.S. into WW1 and WW2

PrairieDog
I find the comments completely uncalled for by this...man. However, Canadians have to grow a bit thicker skin and stop being hypocrits. Many of the people calling FOX every name in the book, are the same people who have slandered everything that the US stands for. You think it's ok for you to do it, but when one slacky American (who's credibilty is questionable at best), does it, at three in the morning you scream bloody murder. How sad. A little bit of thicker skin is required people. OH and by the way...I have family in the military!!!

KG from Halifax
I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia and our military background is a strong one – Navy, Army and Air Force have long been a part of our culture and community. Growing up in a military family is one that I am so proud of and I take great offense to the outrageous commentary made by these so-called “journalists”. It is not only insulting and degrading; it is also immature and ludicrous. The slanderous remarks are particularly hurtful to the thousands and thousands of military soldiers and their families; many of whom have lost loved ones. It was uncalled for. Fox News should be ashamed to be connected to something so senseless.

Bryan - Lethbridge AB
I actaully watched that clip live from a hotel room in LA.

I dismissed it as a bunch of uninformed blowhards who havn't got a clue. I suspect FOX had thier usual disclaimer about idiots not representing the views of the station etc.

the fact that it took a week for CTV to notice speaks volumes about how many people actually watch those fools.

Pete
Ignorance...the key character attribute of Fox News (which calls itself fair & balanced). If I weren't so strongly opposed to censorship I would urge the CRTC to cancel Fox News broadcast license in Canada.

Paul Montreal
to Todd from Camp Blanding - Florida National Guard:

You obviously do not know what you are talking about. We've been doing a lot of the heavy lifting in the Afghan theater. Please go back to Fox News, you are too dumb understand this.

Gary
FOX News doesnt care what we think...they only care about inciting a right wing agenda and getting viewers to watch or garner attention to themselves so they can pimp their network out for profits

Renee M
Greg Gutfeld is very brave at 3 am on a closed set. I'd like to see how gutsy he would be in a room with members of our military or better yet, the mothers of the members of our military.

Stevena McDonnell
It is really unfortunate that someone who is supposed to be a journalist is so utterly misinformed and ignorant.
It is also outrageous that Fox would allow someone on its payroll to spout such garbage.
Seems to me we have had Americans cross to Canada to avoid serving in the military - you don't see Canadians running to the States to hide.
It appears that he has forgotten that it was the US that started the conflicts throughout the middle east - it is our military that is cleaning up the mess - at an enormous price.
If Fox wants to maintain any credibility as a NEWS organization it will fire this idiot immediately and apologize to the Canadian Troops for this gross insult.

Richard
These are the same low life's that still think the terrorist came through Canada on 9/11.

Which is why we are there.
Have many Americans friends and proud to say they even found it insulting.
Thanks to the brave men and women that have given their lives to make Canada the best country on earth.

Lesley
While I am also offended by these comments, I would agree with the folks who have pointed out that we have certainly had our say regarding US affairs. Isn't Free Speech a wonderful thing and isn't it wonderful to know that us "Canucks" aren't the apathetic nation that some believe we are?!

Linda in Vancouver
I think we have to show ourselves as being above this level of ignorance and insensitivity.If we condemm an entire nation of most great people,we become as ignorant os these fools.
I agree,that this is one subject which most civilized people see as being off limits for jokes.I can't imagine what went throught any brain matter that they are assumed to have between thier ears.I wold suggest that they educate themselves before making any more forays into the realm of political comedy.
I travel in the USA several times per year.The real people there are great people.True,they don't knw a lot about Canada.But,not surprisingly,most are very engaging when you get into discussions on any issue of the day.And,are also quite surprised to find that Vancouver is not up to it's elbows in snow in the middle of July.
Yes.We have something we feel we should be angry about.But let's not blame American citizens to much.They do a lot of good in the world.Sadly,their education system is lacking on foreign affairs,and their government,like ours,is not always very forthcoming.
Do us all a favour.Go meet some of them.Engage in some relevant conversations,and in the very polite Canadian way,show them who we really are.
Most will be very friendly and pleasantly surprised.In fact,you might find some new friends.They,like the people in Toronto,think they are the universe.Not because they're evil,but because that's what they've been taught.
If you go there expecting to meet a lot of mean and nasty people,you will be disappointed.REAL Americans are just not like that.

DC in AB
If this is how Americans truly feel about Canada's involvement in THEIR WAR, then not one more of our brave and heroic Canadian men and women should die. We should pull out of Afghanistan NOW. Who do these people think they are to sit and criticize us while our young men and women bleed the battlefield red??? Cowards. They are simply cowards.

Canadian Soilder
Having lost my cousin and 2 friends in Afhganistan over the last 6 years and serving 9 months over there myself sickens me that anybody would "joke" about an issue like this.

Allen S. in Ottawa
What is this? This isn't "satire", no sirree, this is racism. Down right racism, and prejudice against Canadians. We've done more in that war than they have, and we're actually fighting for peace, unlike Americans, who are fighting for violence. Hooray for CTV, who actually provide stimulative and constructive news, unlike Fox, eh.

jerome from pembroke
I have two son inlaws fighting in afghanistan as we speak.They are there to protect americans, canadians and all races from terrorizm,it is appauling and discusting to hear comments about brave men and women tring to help the likes of mr. gutfeld and his panel of washed up comedians. I am wondering if they would like to go over.oh! I forgot you have to have a brain and a back bone so I guess that leaves them out

Bill
To Todd from Camp Blanding: Dude, we don't have a gigantic armed forces in this country for a couple of reasons. First we only have a population which compares roughly to that of California. Second, we haven't gone around the globe antagonizing other nations and cultivating enemies. Per capita Canada has contributed more than our share of lives and resources to help out with a problem which we didn't create. You would do well to keep in mind that it was you Americans who were attacked on your own soil, not us. As for being a global superpower...if that's true why haven't 'y'all' cleaned up over there and cleared out long ago?

Christine Whitmore
Disgusting is the only word I can think of. An apology is the least they can do.. But sorry has never been a word in the American vocabulary.They should be thankful that Canada shares a border with them otherwise where would they be???

Just another Canadian
Just like the rest of you who am highly disgusted with this individuals comments. My question is why is this story not running every two minutes on CNN? They would most likely love to hammer Fox. I have submitted Ireports of this and still have seen nothing appear on CNN. I guess Canada is not that important to the USA.

dano
I would take offence. Fox was playing to the lowest common denominaor. I would like to say though to those who are outrage, please take a lot at your selves in the mirror. I have been up to Canada when at time anti usa sentiment is strong and I have heard your commentator spew this garbage in the other direction. I hope the people of both countries reject this crap and realise we are the best chance each of us has.

Graham
Here's an idea to consider. Contact your cable supplier and ask them if they can take FOX out of their packages or at least make it an option to do so for all subscribers, so you have true choice to exercise your voice of displeasure at Fox.

Plan B- find out who their major advertisers are and tell them you wont be supporting their businesses if they continue to advertise on Fox......

Until Canada gets a full apology and an declaration that they wont insult their neighbours in such a ignornant manner in the future.

If I was Fox/Robert Murdoch I would fire the panel but they wont do that. But it would be good to put their feet to the fire by asking them to do so or face any consequence we can pose.

I am sure most Americans are equally appalled at Fox.

Brad from Nova Scotia
It's disgraceful; the panel on the Fox show are the reason why people, internationally, have no respect for American's. As far as I can see the only people "chilling" during this war are the degenerates sitting on a Fox "news" panel. How shameful!

DJ BALL
One of the "comedians" on this show can be seen live in Edmonton from April 2-5 at The Comic Strip.
Make sure you go and thank Doug Benson in person for dishonoring dead Canadian soldiers.
Just wait for him in the parking lot.
Don't buy a ticket.

haha why is tom jones on at 3am? cuz he sucks
Anything that comes out of a guys mouth that looks like tom jones with bad make up is funny.look the US is what its is. and that will be there down fall. you can bet on that!

Ben
I guess 116 dead means nothing to the mighty USA. No wonder they are hated around the world.

Natalie
I agree with Greg in the Hammer this is not a serious news program. There are many Americans who appreciate what Canadian soldiers have done.

I believe Greg Gutfeld and the other comedians on the panel personally respect the Canadian military.

You see many comedy shows that make fun of things that should not be made fun of. But I'm sure these comedians personally don't feel the way their talking about whatever they're making fun of.

But the only way to stop it is not to laugh at these types of jokes.

To show the Canadian soldier that we care, we should send more letters to let them know that we think their peace work is making a difference. Even if we sent a letter before.

Also, when you pass by a Canadian soldier on the street that is back from their mission give them a smile. Or let them know that you support them.

We should also respect the American soldiers in Iraq who have done alot to help the people in Iraq too!

Also the other soldiers from other countries too!

Victoria Guy
We should have an appology from the white house for this! Its getting no press south of teh border. Why not?!

Rick
Funny. While I agree that an apology is warranted, one has to admit that Canadians are getting a good taste of their own medicine. How many times have we heard jokes about Italians, French, German, etc... troops, soldiers, etc... in other wars? (After all many more civilians and troops of the said countries died than all North Americans put together). How many wise cracks? Fact is, that most North Americans (Canadians included) are completely ignorant about the facts of any war because most of the history is learned from Hollywood, not veterans.

Art Campbell Wing Commander (retired)
K Murphy, Samie Marchand-Whittle, Ray labrie, Stu Crouse, anji, Richard, Peter J. Trinkler, C.D, Donna Currie, Cathy from Laval, Disgusted in Trenton, Proud Army Wife, CFB Petawawa, Prof. Pye Chartt, Master Seaman Antoine Yvan Harvey.

Because of your involvement in the military, I believe this would be of special interest to you.

Minister MacKay should not be diverted by Fox comments. Rather he should concentrate on convincing his government to pay his troops the pension which is part of their pay package. Imagine sending troop to kill and be killed knowing that when they return, and retire, they will not get the pension which was part of their pay package. They don't know; their wives don't know. Forget the diversions, Minister. Look after the troops.

Rockstar
No need for Fox to apologize. We Canadians know we have troops which the world envies! Fox is shallow and I really feel the American public does not agree with the statements of Fox.( real Americans)

C. Taylor
The son of a dear family friend was one of the 116 soldiers who gave their lives in Afghanistan. For Gutfeld to attempt to disgrace his memory & the memories of the other fallen soldiers is absolutely appalling!! There is no place for this man on television or anywhere!

Canadian Viewer
Big deal. No worse than how Rick Mercer belittled actual American people on their own soil for the sake of a few cheap laughs on Canadian television.

Double standard.

Bic, Ottawa
What saddens me as a Canadian is that people choose to make comments and form opinions on the basis of preconceived prejudices without looking into the facts; and by that I'm not talking about the Red Eye cast.

Red Eye is about as much a news program as the Tonight Show. It's takes a satirical look at current events and they intentionally go over the top; no matter what the subject matter.

I missed this episode but the next segment was just as likly to discuss a trade war with China or the latest episode of "Planet Unicorn".

Greg and Bill (the only full time panelists) have both worked for Maxim, Stuff and various other magazines. They are hardly what anyone with a second to do some research would consider news anchors, and they don't pretend to be.

They do occasionally have serious guests on, but even when a Congressman or Governor comes on the topics will range from tax policy to what the best type of gag to use on Greg's pool boy.

The fact that this segment happened in the same week as 4 soldiers were killed may make them seem mean spirited but the segement aired 3 days prior to the tragedy in Afghanistan. The timing was regretable but honestly, when one of the leaders of major military comes forward and says that their entire armed forces will effectively be taking a year off I find it impossible to believe they won't be made fun of.

I would also like to see Andy Levy's "Half-Time" report from this show, for the full story. And if you don't know what I'm talking about you really shouldn't be commenting.

ERIC
Now let's see if we join them on their next crack pot mission when they attempt to strong arm us with threats like..."if you're not with us, you're against us"

Typical yankee BS...get with the times America, this isn't 1964 anymore

liz ottawa
good, it is the least they could do. it was dorky. (they were probably afraid of losing cdn advertising dollars.) at least they now know we arent complete pushovers. I am glad an apology was demanded, anything else would have dishonored the families of our brave soldiers who have died there. good going, Peter McKay!

Dennis
This is really no big deal.
Anyone who has seen this program knows this RedEye group are just a bunch of goofball comedians who make fun of eveyone and everything. One says something ridiculous and outlandish, and then the next one tries to say something even more ridiculous to try to be funny. Occasionally something they say even is funny.

The main point is these are not a group of serious newscasters. They are just comedians who comically brag they insult everyone for a laugh and literally do.
Just be happy we're not Belgium - they get lots, and no one from the group has probably ever been there, or knows where it is.

If someone seriously made those insults it would be a big deal, but these goofballs are definitely no serious.

Joe
Seems he is just taking after the disrespect for our military and country that many Americans have always done for years. Even President Bush when he was in office constantly had to apologize for thanking everyone for helping in Afghanistan and forgetting to thank us each time. We really need another Prime Minister like Pierre Trudeau that wouldn't put up with this kind of disrespect from the Americans and would talk back with an iron fist.

The U.S. is of no consequence
Right Wing America, faith based Americans and Fox News especially is trying to deflect the image that the U.S. is of no consequence anymore - thanks to the group of poop they propped up for 8 years.

Is the U.S. in any position to judge other nations? No. They lost that right about 6 years ago, when they lied to the world to go to a war in Iraq. They lost that right when they have used torture on prisoners (to what end? they certainly didn't get any intelligence to find Osama).

Americans will have to learn they will have to work damn hard to get any ounce of respect back that they had in the mid to late 90's… thankfully with the election of Obama some have sent a signal that they are trying… then you get nitwits like fox tearing down any progress they have made.

Len from Calgary
This is what free speech is all about. Canadian have to stop being so paranoid about some show that nobody watches or cares about. What about the many Canadian mainstream news programs which critisize the Americans and their presence in Iraq? For our government to demand an apology is cheap pandering to emotion.

Pauline Wilson
What unfortunate comment's that were made by lets see, three morons and one dumb blond. If they had knowledge of what was actually going on oversea's I'm sure their tune would changed. On another note, with four of our fallen soldier traveling the Highway of HERO's as we speak. These people who have represented FOX News are not worth speaking of. Our respect as Canadian's are to none! My heart is with the families and friends of our latest soldiers. GOD BLESS!

wayne
Turn off the oil and gas lines going to the U.S.A., That will get there attention. When they appologize, to the Canadian Parents , of fallen Sons, and Daughters, We can turn the lines back on, and pray for all the men and women, fighting for us over there.

John Smith
I am an American- Fox News does not represent America- they have a lot of extreme people that say really insensitive and inappropriate things- if anything they are an embarrassment to the USA.

gerald
Its not funny to make jokes when people die fighting for freedom. Canadians did not make jokes during 911 we prayed and helped.

Josh in Hamilton
I had to see it to believe it.
Can we really take this apology seriously?
Such disrespect for Canada as a nation was 'misunderstood?'
I think Canadians understand far too well, the lack of respect being shown here.
It may seem that now is a good time to 'invade this ridiculous country' but remember, 1812 seemed like a good time too.

Hell_N
It is disgusting!!!
Even though it comes at 3am and brought by a person I, for one, never heard of, it's absolutely outrageous!!!
It's not only extremely insulting to call Canada a "ridiculous country" but to be making fun of Canadian military, who just lost four more brave soldiers in their mission to bring a peace in Afghanistan... Simple apologies from Greg Gutfeld or the Fox News should not be accepted, it must come from a much high level to be appropriate considering the situation.

Lance
Just to clarify right at the outset; my heart breaks for the families of our fallen Canadian heroes and I am very proud of all of our very brave men and women that have enlisted to defend our country, but lets keep some perspective here. This guy is a virtual no name TV hack trying to work his way up the show business ladder. It doesn't excuse his offensive comments but please people, it's not like the words came from the U.S. Secretary of State or Defense. I'm pretty sure I've heard the same kind of trash talk on This Hour, Air Farce or the Mercer Report and nobody seemed to make it a national issue.

I'm guessing the Cons are just trying to pre-empt the inevitable attempt by the opposition parties to try and make it into another frivolous "international incident" that Harper has again failed to respond appropriately to. If that is the case, good on you Peter McKay for heading them off at the pass before millions of dollars have to be spent to set up yet another inquiry to investigate how the Conservatives could allow such a thing to happen without demanding a full apology.

Teri in Barrie
That is so American!!! I tried to get FOX taken off my satellite (hit them in the pocket where it hurts)but Star Choice won't, I don't watch trash TV yet I have to pay for it - what is wrong with this picture?

Proud military wife
Whether or not his show uses satire to deal with the news at hand. How would American Military members feel if a Canadian satire show belittled their fighting in a war zone. I am sorry but his apology is not sincere, his twitter still mocks us for being angry, and it is nothing but lip service. Rupert Murdock should be ashamed, what if this mouth piece made fun of Australian military members???
Obviously 3am is a great time slot for this bottom feeder, although it would be nice to see him taken off the air all together, or be made to make a donation to the MFRC organization. A huge donation!!!

Jean Velie
As usual the Americans are stepping on the toes of the butt they may have to kiss tomorrow. Can't say I'm surprised... the less they know the more trouble they cause.

Hal in Halifax
There's nothing even remotely funny about 100+ of our soldiers dying in Afghanistan in such a thankless and dangerous job.

Totally inappropriate comments like that really fit the loud mouth, red-neck, self-centered, no knowledge of anything outside of the US border American stereotype.

I know they all aren't idiots, but they do seem to have a disproportionately high concentration in politics and the main stream media.

28 Years of uniformed service and counting
That fake apology is worthless. Place all of them on the list of persons not welcome in Canada. We can do without them and if they try to enter, deport them.

R.Pollock, Windsor, Ontario
Canadians should not be satisfied with this quick knee jerk apology. This presents as an opportunity for Canadians to fight back against Fox News. Why, because we can help our neighbours rightfully diminish the offensive and unethical use of power Fox wields over American politics. By exposing Fox's lies and shameful behavior to its own constituency, some good can come of this. Fox's comments would disgust any informed American patriot.I say to Peter McKay: you have rightfuly expressed our indignation- do not let up.

Laurie
Now that Bush is gone (thank God) the States are just jealous of Canada and our place in the world forum. Hopefully, they'll lose their arrogance that has alienated them from the rest of the world.

D.F.West
I am also outraged about the comments by these Morons.
On Fox News.
116 Canadians have died in this conflict.
Why don't these men go with the Canadian troops on a mission. Do something useful.

Typical
Yes, we have to look at the source of these comments. "Faux" news is a joke. However, its comments such as these that show America for what it is. An arrogant, egotistical, controlling nation who thinks everyone should fall into line with them and their beliefs. Granted, not all Americans are bad, but they tend to know nothing about any country other than thier own. Narrow minded fools that would go down the drain if we stopped supplying the bulk of their energy. Our Millitary should be expanded just to keep the Americans out!! We will need to protect ourselves from them someday I'm sure...

Diane M.
Typical American ignorance.Their lack of education is pathetic.

Looloo
while the comments were sadly ill-timed..I have watched Greg on numerous occasions and his 'news' is like sat.night live's newscast not to be taken seriously at all.. it was bit that was in poor taste and again ill timed,...

Gary
He adds insult to injury when he "apologizes" and says that we may not have understood him! He can't really believe that WE misunderstood him can he. I think he is the one that has comprehension difficulty. We got it! We're just a bunch of dumb ass canadians that should be grateful for our great american neighbours.

The world is in the state its in because we have forgotten how to respect one another.

Real comics don't have to make fun of others to be successful.

Liz
If anyone is as furious about this as I am, I'd suggest giving Greg some feedback at redeye@foxnews.com.

Andy Kanata
One of the unfortunate aspects of 'freedom of expression' (something our Canadian Forces defend around the globe) is that it is often used by half brained fools. Mr Gutless is obviously one of those. Even a complete moron knows that it is not acceptable to ridicule the men and women of the world who defend the rights that we have. Satire or not, men and women dying to protect our rights do not deserve this.

Jim Hill, Nova Scotia
One should invite Fox to check the timelines of both World Wars and note that in the first they continued to trade with the enemy and only jumped in at the the last minute so “they” could claim victory. Much the same was being done in WW2 until the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour which forced the US into the war. The day after “Pearl” it was British, Australian and Canadian troops that attempted to fend off over 200,000 Japanese troops in an attempt to save Hong Kong! Strange, however that it was the U.S. and not the Allies that won both Wars. Oh well they can always claim Grenada as a victory!

Angela
I think any apology from this idiot would be meaningless!!I don't think all Americans think this way...at least I hope they don't! What unbelievable arrogance and stupidity!How far do you go for comedy! Too bad it wasn't even remotely funny!My sincere condolences to the all the soldiers families who have paid to high a price.

Michael in GR, Manitoba
The fact of the matter is his show airs at 3:00am, weeknights...That says it all!!! Idiots are not allowed on primetime!!!!

Bob in Harley
Just another uninformed American shooting his mouth off. Fortunately, they do not represent the majority BUT unfortunately all Americans get painted with the same brush.
They really should take a hard look in the mirror and see why they are so hated and why Sept. 11th happened in the U S A rather than elsewhere.

Darla Stipanovich
I'd ask my dog for info before I'd ever watch Fox Network for news of any kind. They are the worst in so-called TV news and this only validates that opinion. Pathetic attempt at humour. Beneath contempt.

bryant
Guess who insisted that the Fox network had to be on the tv where ever he stayed? vp Dick Cheney and look where their country is now. I guess that shows the mentality of the people that were running their country.

Proud to be Canadian
Personally, I think the comments about 'chilling in Canada' are pretty ironic. US citizens come here to avoid THEIR war while OUR people are over there fighting it. At least we aren't cowards.

Jonathan Westphal
I see now some commenters are now calling this "racism". Really, this is getting ridiculous. Since when are Canadians a "race". Anyone who has laughed at Rick Mercer and now professes to be offended by Greg Gutfeld is a complete hypocrite. For heaven's sake, the man jokes about keeping his houseboy chained in his basement - this is his style of humor. Not to everyone's taste, certainly, but obviously not to be taken seriously. And in the outrage, everyone is missing his point - that a country that cannot keep 1,000 combat troops in theatre for any prolonged period of time cannot, in any real sense of the term, be said to have a proper (by proper I mean properly sized) military. I am so tired of thin skinned, self righteous, easily offended Canadians who then go on to rant about how 'stupid' Americans are. No irony there, eh?

Dave W
If a Canadian program had said these type things about the American military, Canadian flags would be burning in protests and rallies across the US and there would be such a hue and cry from all sectors of the US. Yet, they can say something like this about our military - one that's saved their butts many times and they basically laugh it off. It's stuff like this that makes the rest of the world love the US so much - not!

jay
Rick
While its not right to pick on in countrys role in the war.How ever what these hosts did was went to far.To insult an entire country they way they did and even to bash the miltary who just lost 4 troops crossed the line big time.As for canadian getting a taste of there own medicen really.As any one even gone this low as the fox hosts likely not.Aslo this is nothing new for the states its almost daily now someone in the states bashes or makes fun of another country.

David Williamson
While this TV host is ignorant, not all Americans are like that. Speak to family members who have relatives in the American armed forces or have served and you will hear a different voice

Reece
That's FauxNews for ya!

But it is true that our Armed Forces is small but we are a nation of 34 million. We aren't gonna have a 100,000 strong army anyway.

By the way, a nations military budget is directly porportionate to it's level of belligerence in the world. Explains the American Army.

Even more...all the pink slips in the fancy tanks and jet airplanes of the USA's military is on a sense held by the Chinese anyway. Keep printin' that money, USA!

Dick Mann , Bathurst,NB
Thanks for reminding me why I don't have FOX TV on my list of subscribed channels. I hope that other Canadians will also see the light.

Chris (Calgary)
Let it go. Gutfeld is a professional clown. Red Eye is a stupid program and it's supposed to be. Either you enjoy it or you don't but getting bent out of shape about it is just a waste of energy.

"Instant outrage" is not the Canadian way of dealing with stupid comments.

James Camden East Ontario
Perhaps Fox News should assign Gutfield to a couple of weeks "on the spot" reporting from Kandahar. He could even be embedded with a Canadian unit. I am sure they would keep him safe, he would however have to do his own laundry one the bullets started to fly.

corey in Trenton
As far as a good time to invade, didn't they try that once and we decided to kick their butts and just for kicks decided to send an alcoholic general and some troops down there to burn down the white house. Maybe Americans should learn one thing about Canadians, we have the greatest resolve in the world and the mean streak back it. Remember Vimy boys, take pride in the fact you belong to the greatest country in the world, and that you boys didn't start this war.

VB
No need to call your cable companies. Go into your tv settings and put delete on the FOX channel. You will never ever have to watch it again. It just gets bypassed when you scroll through the channels

Lee, serving military member.
Just one more example of someone opening their mouth for money instead of thinking first. Although Canada has a comparatively small population, Canadians in general are far better informed of the world in general. The majority of Canadians I know could name almost all of the American states, the majority of their major cities and their political leaders. Sadly, a few Americans such as this one give the rest of the world the impression that all Americans are ignorat, arrogant idiots, and this is not true. Wake the hell up and apologize the the Canadian families for your ill advised comments. That is if you know how to contact anyone in Canada, if you actully know where it is.

Angela
Your words were not "misunderstood" Mr.Gutfeld.(funny you should be making fun of someones name!hum!) You meant to disrespect ALL Canadians!!

Ki-Som Victoria, BC
Typical American attitude, insult Canada, and Canada won't care. I say cut off all our natural resources, to the US, and then lets see how quickly they will turn around, saying how great Canada is.

Calgarian
I wonder if Doug Benson (Performing in Edmonton April 2-5) will be denied entry into Canada when he has shown his hatred of our Armed Forces and our Country… since we seemingly don't allow others that have practiced free speech entry into Canada then this guy should not be allowed entry either.

Actually, let him in and let the garrison in Edmonton deal with him. I call anyone who has tickets to provide them to an Armed forces member in Edmonton. Now that would be funny.

Rick Mercer
Urgent call comes into the White House from the Bush family ranch (rumoured home of the FOX network):
"Barac?"
"Yes?"
"W"
"Go ahead George..."
"The Red Coats are coming, the Red Coats are coming"!

Lee Cooper Ottawa
They figure we all live in igloos, so that just goes to show the mentality of Fox TV. Greg Gutfeld should put on a uniform and do his part. I feel sorry for him he has no idea what the heck he is talking about and neither does his guests.
Get a life and be thankful for all the soldiers who fight for Canada and the other countries.

Dunny from Manotick
These clowns on Fox are in the small minority. Most Americans respect Canada and appreciate our involvement in Afghanistan. Even their President says that.

paul
It dismays me when people try to pass this off as a late night comedy/satire. NOT FUNNY! This is just shock and childish antics. All I can say is, if you watch this nonsense, "Grow Up." I'm surprised that it has ratings even in the States.

Cindy
I think this program and the people on it reflects badly on Americans more so than Canadians. They just make themselves look dumb...on nation wide TV none the less. We know what we are doing over there, and I think it's just sad that some Americans don't know more about their northern neighbours.

danielle
with americans thinking this way than canada shouldn't even air this station if they are willing to diss canada
military girlfriend:
the allies that went to war with the americans after the terrorism was on them, we have lost so many soldier and to be insulted like this is just infuriating. we should not only get them to apologize but also take action by kicking this station off our canadian air there is no room for this shit from the americans on our televisions. i feel appalled to even be known for being allies with the states after this

B. G.
Imagine the out-cry had similar comments been made of American soldiers? Who's standing up to demand that the panelist be fired? C'mon Canada, where's our spine? Red Eye producers/Fox Network should be held accountable for letting this garbage hit the airwaves.

GMan
Yes our troops could use some yoga lessons. Let's have Chrysler provide transportation to and from yoga lessons, and AIG exec's can pay for these yoga lessons with their fat bonuses.

kent
Last week we welcomed the world's number 1 warmonger into our city, now some pinhead american goes on the news and disrespects our fine young soldiers who are dying defending their foreign policy and an unjust war. Way to go America and you wonder why you are hated the world over.

davin
Why is Fox News still even on the air?, That station should be banned from television

Ex-cpl CND montreal ..
directed to :
Military Wife-Supporter-Promoter: Rose
I suppose they are right! I should just tell my husband, who is a member of the CF, that he can get a pair of "gorgeous white Capri pants" to run on the beach in instead of working hard to protect his brother’s in arms again constant attack from militants, terrorist and American Friendly Fire. Opps! Did I say that?

well Rose its a fact Americans have a long History of FRIENDLY FIRE insidences check the history of battles and see how many occured..
You know why the president is black Because they could not find a white man who was stupid enought to take the job, this is why he is so scared everywhere need the tank to ride in, even the Queen doesn't use one..
just goes to show the ignorance of their people, the east does not know what the west is thinking north can not fand out what's happening in the south..
ITS CALLED CONTROL OF THE PEOPLE. boy they practice it.. shoot off there mouths at anything,& at any time Bush did and he was president..
as ex-cpl DND I ware a POPPY every day in my hat.
at the going down of the sun we will remember them..( our fallen) not the american media...HA HA>>
tell your husband that he can take heart, that the canadians can out shoot the others any time! I did ,when I was in I wore the cross rifles insignia Marksman and that was with a FN-C1
P>S Pro patria

Gary Kearny, NJ
some apology..no recanting of falsehoods or anything...I live in the U.S. as an expatriot Canadian who served with 3rcr back in the 70's. I am totally ashamed of the U.S. right now and it's ongoing arrogance with respect to it's great neighbor Canada...Every country should be so lucky to have a neighbor such as Canada..Close the oil pipe lines then maybe you'll get some respect. My apologies on behalf of an ungratefull nation..the U.S.

cdnsoldierwife
I think every soldier and their families should get an apology from this ignorant person. It should be an embarrassment for FOX to have this person as an employee and an embarrassment that such a station like FOX would air this.
My husband is over there and he survived an IED blast a few months ago, he is there along with thousands of many other soldiers fighting and to has this arrogant 'man' knock us all down it is appalling.
As the bumper sticker reads, "If you don't stand behind our troops.. feel free to stand in front of them". They have NO clue...and no wonder why it's called 'Red Eye' cause nobody is up late enough to watch trash tv.

Alberta Believer
Conservatives in America have problems now.

November 2006 they loose both houses of Congress

November 2008 they get destroyed in the Presidential election and the Democrats pick up even more seats in Congress.

Jan/Feb 2009 they loose a key Minnesota Senate Seat giving the Democrats a veto-prof majority in Congress.

February 2009 sniping between talk radio Icon Rush Limbaugh and newly minted GOP Chairman Michael Steele has people thinking that the American right is committing suicide meanwhile the Obama administration gets a handy diversion.

Jan/Feb/Mar 2009 "Stimulus Packages" are passing congress and somestathouses ushering a new era of Keynesianism.

Now some punk does to Fox News what Heather Malick couldn't do to CBC, that is completely discret the network abroad.

So who's going to want to carry the GOP banner in the presidential election of 2012?

The Republicans and conservatives stateside are pretty much where the Progressive Conservatives were uphere in the early to mid 1990s. All looks lost, however I wouldn't count them out yet. Conservatives stateside are organized and all they need is time.

nick
This is probably the most exposure they have ever had ... omg its a joke show at 3 am with a bunch of morons running it what do you expect? W5? lol

Dwayne Chomyn
When Malick went off on an anti-US tirade on the CBC Blog (a state sponsored broadcaster), the US ignored it. What do we do when a late night show spouts off? We have a Minister speak out on it.

Grow up Canada.

T. Hull
Canadians are ever so touchy! No wonder we are such insignificant players on the world stage, when a bit of mocking generates so much whining and indignation from the masses.

mark anthony mastroianni
I wept when i watched the red eye clip on fox news...i'm hoping that canadians will finally stop watching the fascist claptrap that is fox news.

Bob D'Avignon
People I do not think we need to go bashing Americans other than Greg Gutfield and FOX News for this mocking of our Canadian forces however please look up the Biography of Greg Gutfield and I believe you will see him for the wimp he is!!

Andy Y - Vancouver
To: not crying in Guelph
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Um, when was the last time you saw ANY Canadian show make fun of the serving US military or their dead?

When you can answer that, your opinion will have an iota of value.

Faramir
Gutfield is NOT a journalists. The ignornance here is outstanding. Apparently Canadians have no spine

Ali
Canada shouldn't have followed the US into Afghanistan. Look what you get in return. A slap in the face. Disgusting.

Stuart
In the words of Homer Simpson, "C'mon Marge. Lots of people watch TV at 3am: insomniacs, the unemployed, angry loners..."

John
I support the Conservative Party, but Mr. Prime Minister let's get our troops out right now. Why should we be supporting the USA when these are the reviews and puns made on there TV. Let them cook in there own soup, they created most of these problems by this kind of put down to all nations.

Mike Poirier, Ottawa, ON
The comments are typical of American arrogance and their general ignorance of anything that is beyond their borders. It is sad that so few stupid and ignorant people can damage Americans' reputation. It's not surprising that Americans traveling abroad often wear a Canadian flag; I certainly don't want to be mistaken for an American when traveling in Europe.

Ashley
The reason are troops are in Afghaneistan in first place is because the USA can't finish what they started and sent Canada to clean up their mess. Just because we don't pump all our money into our military is not to day that are soliders are some of the best trained soliders in the world. Maybe someone should inform this arrogant American just what our military is about.

Ross in Calgary
If the Conservatives can ban British MP George Galloway from Canada because he is a "threat to the security of Canada" (hardly) then why not ban Fox News? They're talking invasion. Now that's a real threat right?

Tammy from Ottawa
Has anyone ever heard of this guy? No. If this guy's opinion mattered, he wouldn't have a show that airs at 3am.

I have no doubt that intelligent Americans know and appreciate the value of Canadian soldiers. Besides, we're not there for the Americans, we're there for the Afghani people.

If there are any Canadian soldiers reading this, know that you have the support of your country. We think you are so brave and we're so very proud of you - our Canadian heroes!!!

Dayton
Hey Fox! No one here is laughing.

Frank Hall
Mr. Gutfeld is not doing his counrty, Fox news, his show or himself any favors with these inaccurate, ignorant and insulting comments. Canadians are fighting and dying along side Americans. There is nothing satirical about losing a parent or spouse in battle. Praise, respect and compassion is the minimum that these people should recieve. If Gutfeld cannot even figure out who his country's friends are, than perhaps Fox needs to look for competent talking heads.......

Frank
Ottawa, ON

Guy
I have watched Fox News for some years now and have always found them to give high praise to Canada, Particularly with our role in Afganistan. This praise always comes from the front line hosts like Bill O'Reilly , Sean Hannity etc.

This "Red Eye" show, however, is sheer garbage, designed to appeal to young people or some such nonsense.

Mario - Proud to be Canadian!
Mr. Gutfeld should consider taking a break from his comfortable 3:00 am setting and fly over to Afganastan and see what real men and women do. Till then he's just another blow hard from south of the border with very little knowledge on what the Canadian Military is all about. Hey Greg Gutfeld have you ever heard about the sacrifices Canadian's have made during World War 1 and 2 not to mention the Korean War and all the Peace keeping tours our brave men and women have done for not only Canadian's but American's as well. Let's face it - Canada is always there to clean up America's messes.

John E
My, my......... when did we get such thin skins. We know the difference and that's what counts. We Canadians have got to get a life.
No disrespect meant.
I salute our men and women in uniform. However, the mission is still stupid, but it gives McKay something to do.

Barbara Plunkett
My son enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and is very proud to serve. At present he is training with the infantry in Meaford and will be stationed in Gagetown. I'm very proud of him and the comments on Fox really disturbed me. It's typical American ignorance.

Lynn
And the Yanks wonder why they are so disliked.
I cannot believe how insensitive and ignorant these jack asses are. When ever the Yanks need assistance we Canadians are there to lend a hand. We provide and often give the shirts off of backs to help, and this is the crap we get? 116 Canadian families have lost sons and daughters to this conflict. Many more families are struggling with sons and daughters injured by this conflict. All families who have sons and daughters fighting over there live in fear of bad news. When will the Yanks grow up? Make fun of your own misery - not ours.

Vicki in Burlington
It is hard to believe in Gutfeld's apology. He would show real remorse if he went to entertain the troops. Then, perhaps, he might really understand how wonderful our troops are, and how we all grieve when out fallen children/heroes come home in a box.
Burlington, On

Wally from Montreal
ok Greg Gutfeld, aka Great repulsive everlasting gloom, get ur thinking for ever lasting Doom.... ty say no more .. respect for our lost troops!

Dale
I served 33 years in the Canadian Military and am proud of every moment. This demonstration of arogance and insensitivity answers all the questions of why the Americans are so loved and respected thruogh out the world.

Annoyed but not bent out of shape.
IF the show is meant to be humourous satire then he jammed his foot in his mouth to the tight and everyone is over-reacting to a stupid mistake.

If the show is meant to be serious, the guy is a putz.

Either way, an appology wouldn't hurt, but it's Fox, so who was expecting informed, sensitive reporting?

Hello, it's **FOX** people. His professional life is already over. How much more can you punish him?

Pardeep Dham
Fox who???? And if the US military took a break maybe there would be half a chance of peace breaking out on the planet. As for the four members of the panel...3 brain cells between them...MAX!

Cheryl Shannon, RN
An ignorant american guppy, He of all people, should be up on the news, I guess the news for him stops at the Canadian /U.S. boarder. THis man is Just Plainly ignorant to say these comments about the Canadian Military. signed canadian Mom with Canadian son in military, who works in Detroit, USA.

TB
Hmm, another ignorant comment from Fox News and we're surprised?! Why do we give them our anger or energy? Obviously their ridiculous comments stem from jealousy over how much we Canadians Rock! Or it could be their self-directed frustration that their show can only be aired at 3am! As they say "put someone else down to make yourself feel better" - but jokes on them cause they still work on Fox News ha, ha!!

Bob Brooks,100% Canadian,& PROUD of it
I could'nt believe,what I heard.Canada is a peace loving country'the 4 people I
heard should go back to school,even kids in gr.1 here learn about the U.S.,yet these 4 are stuck,in a time warp,they seemto be stuck in,1899,Now I know why they have that time slot,4can.dead soldiers
come home,killed in a war that is a waste ,can.& us,kids,fathers mothers daughters,die for what,it'll rage on for another,1000yrs,it'll never end,get out now,and look after your on country,your people,make your home strong & healthy,Canada has an army,each and every 1 of us.
I,sorry 4 people in thier position"TV",can embar. thier follow country men,what is the Fox's trademark,again

Liz
Understand that FOX doesn't represent America. They represent conservatives in that country which are dumb, ignorant and pompass excuses of a human being. Shame on them!

Chuck in Halifax
In 1812..President Thomas Jefferson said.."the acquisition of Canada..will be a matter of mere marching.." How did that work Mr. Gutfield? I rest my case.

Steph from the US
I live in a country where it’s news if a celebrity isn’t wearing underwear. And Fox News is STILL a joke to most of us. So on behalf of the part of the country that is still using the cerebrum, we apologize. Thank you for your sacrifices. Lives lost should never ever be trivialized.

Serge in Dartmouth, NS
It is true that we poked fun at each other in various ways, some equally insulting from us. But we now live in an era when it isn't to the Americans' best advantage to show such disrespect to any country whatsoever. We all are paying for their greed, arrogance and blunders, and we and our children will continue to pay for a long time to come.

ollie
i think this gutfeld guy should be fired and that show be taken off the air. he's ignorant and stupid!! get a clue loser!!

Don from Ottawa
The only Canadians who are entitled to feel outrage over this story are the military families who have lost loved ones in the call of duty.

The rest of us should keep our big yaps shut. We have been bashing our own military for years, in fact Fox's remarks could just as easily have come from Air Farce. We have also been bashing Americans for years. Maybe it's time we got a taste of our own medicine!

Cheryl in Moose Jaw, SK
"Andrew
To LTC Craig Maefs,
Colonel,
Your statement speaks volumes and says more than any hack at the FOX network ever could. Thank you.

FOX should be spelled with a 'U'."
Andrew, I love you! Best comment ever. Thanks.

Glenn
These people are typical ignorant Americans. Ignorant in both meanings of the word. They don't know about anything that is any farther away than the ends of their noses. I lived in the states for a couple of years and also went down there for a few months at a time on off and found that the average American is oblivious to how they rest of the world works. I even had a couple of people say that they didn't know that Canada fought in the Second World War or Korea. Some even thought we spoke some other language than English. The U.S news machine is also to blame as they report little of anything that is not American unless it is of monumental proportions.

Rich
Remember when Micheal Richards called a bunch of good citizens the (N)-word in a comedy club, no stereo typed Holly Wood as being racist. We will deal with these four people the same way, do not punish all the Americans for the comments made by four rude, ignorant, shamefull individuals.

I know many Americans and they love Canada and that we stand together as brothers in arms.

The four individuals should have to apologize and then should be banned from T.V for life.

garry
These statements said on public TV by Greg Gutfeld are untrue and and very hurting to the famalies of the fallen solders,all Canadians feel very close to our military people now as they are in constant danger,trying to help the people of that part of the world.I want our government to see to it that Greg Gutfeld of Fox news be removed from this job on public TV for misinformation

Lisa Lalande
I received a phone call from Mr. John Moody, Sr. VP of News and the boss to Greg Gutfeld well before the news agency knew that an apology was coming.

When I questionned this man (Moody) about how he could let his host and the other co-hosts make a mockery of our military, Mr. Moody began to comment that The Red Eye was a satire. I advised Mr. Moody that he had begun this conversation off on the wrong foot and that there is nothing satirical about 4 dead soliders returning home to Canada today. He was unaware that this was happening - again another question that I could not understand. A news organization that does not know what is happening in the world, especially with their largest partner is almost everything.

I asked Mr. Moody if he was going to have Mr. Gutfeld appear on the major news agencies, including our own Canadian ones (CBC and CTV). Again I was given the comment that the remarks were made on "The Red Eye" and that is where he would make his statement.

Mr. John Moody and Mr. Greg Gutfeld (along with the other uneducated, lack of integrity, common sense co-hosts) fail to realize that to make a sincere apology for their comments means that you do not justify your position.

I can only hope that our Canadian government, our party leaders including the opposition, stand up and say that this is unacceptable.

We deserve a better apology then what we received. We as Canadians as a whole; but more importantly to our military, their families and to the 116 who are now home.

Andrea
Why are we even in the war again???

Prynce
Heh, I see no apologies on fox news or mention of the story on cnn. As usual Canadians are not important enough.

WR Fraser
Its typical coming from a country that is so wrapped up in themselves that they do not know anything that goes on the otherside of the hill. Prehaps maybe they should go to Afganistan as guests of the Cdn arny and just see what Canadians can do.

Jasper
This is not the real news. These are just a couple goofball comedians on late night TV. Being a former service member, negative Canadian military comments strike a sore spot for me. BUT, you have to pay attention to where the comments are coming from. There is no need to make an international incident out of it.

A Koster - BC
I just wonder at the defensiveness of making this such an issue. Up to Afghanistan there certainly has been more than a grain of truth to Gutfield's comments.. I'm sure that we've all heard the one about our navy being nothing more than a few rusty Russian submarines.
At any rate, I get my quota of Colbert and Stewart every week and I really don't see much wrong with trying to inject some humor into an otherwise serious situation. If we can't laugh at ourselves then I think we are lost forever.
I'd be more interested in seeing CTV cover Harper's comments with Fox when he mentioned the D word in relation to Canada. One might wonder if it was comments like Harper's in fact that are more of an influence on the way that the U.S. thinks about Canada.

Rene May
Arrogance at it's best and without doubt they truly believe they are sane! Wow !
No more Fox news for me, boycotting them no matter what they say because anything that comes out of their mouths is either a lie or more arrogance.
Glad to be a Canadian and be respected in this world for being a CANADIAN!

DGL
Let's try to control ourselves people. It's FOX News! They work to get shocking reactions with outrageous comments. A bunch of red-neck right-wing panelists does not represent the majority view of Americans. Canadians who think all Americans are like these idiots are as dumb as they are.

Doug Rutherford, Whitehorse
C'mon, folks... it's Fox news. It's not like they hire real journalists, so why would anyone expect anything better. I honestly expect more from the National Enquirer, since they have higher hiring standards.

Duane Nickull
I am deeply saddened and feel that a line has been crossed. While it would be easy to write some more negative comments against Fox, I feel compelled to take a different path. I want to write my comment to the families of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

To the families:

Please accept our deepest condolences and understand that despite ignoramuses like Fox, we (the majority of people) will never forget the sacrifice your family has made. I will observe every Remembrance Day and the young men and women who have served in the Canadian Military will never diminish from my memory, nor my children's. To forget or diminish only gives tyranny another chance. My heart goes out to you every day."

I am now going to call my cable provider to remove every Fox product from my house.

Sheldon
I think are military needs a break! Are guys were fighting and dying in the trenches of Europe for 3 years till the Americans decided to show up in 1917, and were there for 2 years till they decided to show up in 1942!
Don't let some show on Fox at three in the morning get you worked up!
Are military history(which most Americans know nothing)speaks for itself!

Maria
I thought this was a juvenile attempt at being funny while intending to embarrass parents .I was shocked to find this was actually presented by what we tend to think of as well educated, unbiased news broadcasters working for a well known network.I am for this ban and hope all Canadians will suffer this slight inconvience to show support for and stand up against people who would dare to belittle the sacrifice of our brave young people and our peaceful nation, whose true intent is to help restore order and not overpower others for profit or control.

Bic, Ottawa
For people who think this reflects poorly on Americans, look in the mirror.

There has been so much anti-Americanism shown in all the various discussions of this video it makes me ashamed to be a Canadian.

If people watched the show for more than the 30 seconds it took to give them an excuse to go on this tirade I'm sure their next protests would be against Greg's musical matchups or they'd be sending letters protesting Andy's treatment of King Albert II.

By this standard any American whose ever seen Rick Mercers talking to Americans segments can assume all Canadian are pretentious snobs and go on their merry way never bothering to learn the truth about Mercer or Candians. That appears to be about the level of research people overreacting to this story are satisfied with.

Andrea
just shows that they once again know nothing of what is going on in our country. Maybe he should head off to afghanistan and take over and see what it is really like. Then he will see what my hubby and follow soldiers have gone through over there

American in Canada
And people wonder why many of us in the US call Fox news "Faux News". Honestly people, Fox is quite a joke among many Americans (don't go by skewed ratings).

That said, I find this particularly embarrassing. Perhaps someone ought to remind the boneheads on that show what happened the last time we tried to "invade" Canada. However, I doubt they would have any clue what the war of 1812 was in the first place.

There are many Americans who know and appreciate that Canadian Soldiers have been given the most dangerous and difficult of tasks in this war.

My condolences to the family and friends (and all Canadians) for their losses in Afghanistan.

david
This again is an example of wind from the pompass you know whats in the U.S. that barely know what is outside the city they live in, let alone outside their country. So typical of the attitude and ignorance of many americans. So much more could be said about their attitude and world knowledge but why bother.

H
I am discusted with the USA, I for one will never watch the Fox News, or channel again. They are bias,and I feel pain for all of the soldiers whom have given their lives, and for what?
to be ridiculed by a ignorant person. I think they (Fox) should apologize to the Canadian Soldiers in Person, see how they like it over there. Hey maybe we can let them stay there and replace our Canadian Soldiers.

Colleen
Well here we go again Canada getting belittled by yet another ignorant person, they need to be educated, how dare they put down our armed forces, because they are the so called SUPER POWER well in my eyes they are the SUPER POWER of STUPIDITY. I am Proud to be CANADIAN. Then say sorry his comments were misunderstood, how the hell are we supposed to take those comments he disrespected us in everyway possible our intelligance is by far greater than that little pion.

Noreen/Regina
We should ask them if they know supplies their oil and who they'll beg to soon for water when they run out. Maybe then they'll know who's the smarter nation and best and that's just the tip of the iceberg on our knowledge !!!

JMB
Maybe someone should have given these Fox guys a math question:

1. How many Canadian soldiers have deserted and run to America to avoid fighting in a war?

2. How many American soldiers have deserted and run to Canada to avoid fighting in a war?

Please provide your viewers with the ratio.

jody
Greg who?
First time I've heard that name. His 15 minutes of fame aren't painting him in a very flattering light. Maybe he's not a typical American, but his type is the reason for the world's opinion of Americans in general.
I drove along Highway 2 through CFB Trenton today, and when you see the throngs that turn out to show respect to the fallen Canadian soldiers, you realize that this Gutman person just doesn't matter.

RED STAR
This is one that I use whenever I run into the occasional American blowhard.

You were pretty glad to see Canada when we saved your ass in Iran and rescued the hostages at the American Embassy, while your then president was crashing helicopters in botched up rescue attempts in the desert. END OF STORY.

Now I must say for the most part Americans view Canada as Friends and Allies. I have travelled to the USA many times and have been treated the best by regular every day people. Just like us only with a funny accent.

Ken Redford
I apauled at Mr. Gutfeld's comments. Canada entered the war in Afghanistan after our so called friend and neighbour was attacked on 9-11. I personally was in full support of Canada helping the US and standing by it's NATO obligation. 116 brave Canadian soldiers have have made the ultimate sacrifice and countless others have been wounded. If the American people are not appreciative of Canada's help and of sacrifice made by our soldiers then maybe it is time with bring our soldiers home. The US can send Mr. Gutfeld and his panel to Afghanistan to fight their own war.

Chester Cassidy
As an American, I feel that the comments made by these people at Fox News was more than outrageous and their attempt to apologize for their actions were even more appalling. My objections to Fox News has already been sent.

Chet Cassidy, Westland, MI

P.S.: I'm a Vietnam combat vet and I would go to war with the Canadian Armed Forces at anytime

Bill From Calgary
We poke fun at the Americans all the time , but, they're not allowed to poke fun at us?
Get over it, hypocrites.

Adam
the comments made concerning canadas military/ police service ect will not be forgotten. Their hosts have obviously lived very shelterd lives if they believe are police ride around enforcing the law in red coats on horse's. Insulting a countrys military when they have soldiers dieing is not a very smart move. I dont know about other people but i can assure you that I am very dissapointed that a well known name such as fox would make comments like that. I will be making an active effort to make people aware of what was said and writing my local member of parliment ect. I hope that in the near future the fox network understands what a horrible Public Relations move that was for the fox network.

Glen
If you've ever seen the show you'd know it' a comedic take on the news. Cancel you're FoxNews cable, gimme a break Norquay. FoxNews is the only news channel that holds the Democrats to account.

Lori
Another ignorant statement from an ignorant American.

cathy murphy..
I agree that what was said on fox was disgusting . Consider the source....its fox news...is that even a real network?

Rich from Ontario
The comments made by the four rude, ignorant,shamefull individuals were inapropriet and wrong. Canada stood for the United States on Sept 11, we catered to all the people who landed here in planes that were forced to the ground, we went to war with you and for you.
I do not hold all of America responsible for what these people have said , but I do hold them and the editors at FOX NEWS responsible because they are not allowed to air without someone proof reading what the show is about.

I love our Canadian Troops.
Come home safe, come home soon.

This war was about oil, this was not our war.

Google (911 Mysteries)

Let the US fight their own wars then!
Can someone forward this story to Harper.
Because we shouldn't even be sacrificing men and women to this STUPID war.
Why are we even bothering to assist the US.
They need to learn to get along with other countries.
And these losers saying we are a ridiculous country?
Kind of funny coming from citizens of the most hated country in the world.
But what can you expect from the US now that their school system is a joke.
We don't really have to worry about them invading us.
They would have to locate us on a map first.

Valerie Palmer
A perfect example of open your mouth and prove your ignorance. A discredit not only to the Canadian military but all of the soldiers who fight to protect this jackass's right to freedom of speech.

jody
Some of the 'banter' on that show compared Canadian police to US police. "Canadian police ride horses. US police are in heavily armoured vehicles".
What does THAT tell you about America???

Sick of false outrage in todays society.
Another Politcially Correct false outrage crusade, it's a satirical program at 3:00 in the morning get over yourselves.

Snuffy
Greg Gutfield
Ignorant Loud Mouth
Fox News

You could enlighten your view of the world by reading up on how your brave
American pilots killed four Canadian soldiers and wounded many others some
years ago in Afghanistan? What's more, your pilots repeated this same
stupidity a while later with less tragic results.

You could also read up on how Yanks did the same in WWII. I know a Canadian
veteran whose limb was blown off by American air crews at Falaise Gap
[that's in France]; he told me a joke from that war: When the British flew,
the Germans ducked; when the Canadians bombed, the Germans ducked; but when
the Americans flew, everybody ducked. Hell, an entire Polish tank unit
fighting with the Canadians got wiped out by Yank air crews--another heroic
deed never portrayed by Hollywood.

You could also approach the White House for info on the presidential
citations given Canadian units for aiding and rescuing your soldiers in a
number of conflicts, including Afghanistan.

You say you offer satire? You haven't the intelligence to attempt satire,
let alone offer it. It's fortunate for the world that most Americans are
many, many points brighter than you, your ham-fisted staff, and your guests.

Greg J. Edwards

PS: You might also read up on how your own armed forces are scraping for
fresh recruits to man their own worn out equipment to go after those
"weapons of mass destruction" that your former president fooled you all into
believing were in Iraq. Fortunate for we Canucks, our prime minister at the
time, Jean Chretien [French for John Christian], didn't eat your president's
shovel stuff, meaning that we don't have troops chasing ghosts in Iraq.

JohnnyO
Somehow this doesn't really surprise. The fact that the USA is extremely self absorbed and has very little, if no knowledge at all of world matters and world views. You could even hear one of the guys on the show comment on how he didn't even know that Canada was involved in the war. Honestly I think the US people as a whole should be ashammed of themselves for their ignorance and how fequently their ignorance surfaces especially on the global scale. Candians seem to be up to date with the rest of the world... are the Americans so in love with themselves as to not bother to pay attentiontion to the rest of the world.... discraceful as usual!!!

Frank
Has anyone ever watched Rick Mercer make fun of Americans? What's the difference? This show is on at 3 am, who's watching? We need a little thicker of a skin here folks. It's comedy, laugh at it.

Proud Canadian in Oshawa
His apology was as insulting as his comments! How do you misunderstand his words and his intent. FOX News should be looking at firing him.

What he didn't count on was the pride of Canadians for their country and their Soldiers! Go Canada!

fighting mad, edmonton
Let me see. What would a Canadian soldier be doing during a one-year operational pause? How about putting in extra hours away from their family to maintain weapons and equipment? Or leaving their families to attend training to maintain operational readiness? What about doing their best to maintain their own strength and fitness? What about doing their best to be ready for whatever next mission their country asks them to? They may even take the time to mourn their fallen brothers and sisters. Somebody put Gutfeld on a plane to Afghanistan as embedded media and show him just what we do. then take him to the training centers and let him do a course or two. The bum.

Frank (Toronto)
I'm glad this so-called program has apologized. I have listened to the clip, and can honestly say I didn't even smile once. Obviously a bunch of ignorant buffoons who's timeslot speaks volumes about their intelligence and talent. Disgusting!!!
Having said that, we Canadians might want to reflect on the "product" CBC airs weekly on shows like "This Hour Has 22 Minutes", "Rick Mercer" and "Air Farce". Honestly, sometimes, there isn't much difference between the way the CBC insults the Americans, and what Fox did to us. Hmmmmmmmmm.

Peter O'Donnell
I am not sure an apology is totally acceptable. these people on this show are complete morons, ignorent and totally disgusting. I understand one of them will be going to Edmonton soon to perform. I only hope that the people of Edmonton boycott the show or even better the venue that is hosting this idiot cancels the show altogether. I am a proud Canadian and i take offence to this whether they think its satirical comedy or not. it was totally disgusting.

Doug BC
We're giving these clowns to much attention.As stupid as they are,they only gain more notoriety from all this attention.
We live next door.If I had a choice,I'd move thsi great nation somewhere else.I'm sure Amwericans would love to have Russia,or China on their northern border at the same time as they're under attack on thier southern border.
I'm actually a bit pro USA most of the time.I don't envy their role in the world.
But,for the last couple of decades I've been becoming increasingly concerned about how integrated our countries are becoming.I am very mindful of the fact that good fences build good neighbours.And I continue to believe we need to support NATO and the UN.THere is work to do on this planet and we need to help.
Instead of courting allies in the USA,we should quit whining,and quietly go about re-building our economy, paying down debt,building our military capacity,and looking for allies in NATO and the UN.We will NEVER find many people in the USA who give a rats behind about Canada.Or any other nation outside of their borders.It is,for them,all about the power to dominate the world.
Oddly,the Liberal party that spews the anti USA rhetoric,is the one that refuses to support our military,and fights long and hard to keep us mired in debt,and highly taxed.These are not good recipes for a sovereign Canada.We can't just shut off the gas,so to speak.But if we do it the right way,our children or our grandchildren may be able to.
Don't forget,the Liberal government NEVER once appologized for the anti USA crap they spew out to win elections.And they NEVER follow policies that can free us from American domination.NEVER.
Anyway,it will soon be China in charge.More money and a bigger military.Good work America.

Renee
I don't even think Howard Stern, self-proclaimed shock jock, would stoop this low. Greg reminds me of a class bully who needs to knock others down in order to build himself up. If he's what America stands for, I'm glad to be Canadian now more than ever!

rm
when i hear comments like this, i think about abu grey... long live the canadian armed forces!

Robert Racine Bridgewater NS
"My words may have been misunderstood" - what words could we have misunderstood?

What part of "Once their Afghan mission winds down sometime 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," 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."

do we NOT understand?

In his apology he is laughing at Canadians for being less than intelligent.

This is not satire, it is downright rude and shows his ignorance. What troubles me is that few if any Americans came to our defence - where is President Obama support for our troops.

JP Leonard
Oshawa Ont

This is typical American attitude, and it is very typical Fox News attitude, after all what other respected news corporation would allow a person like Greg Gutfeld who has a IQ that is equal to that of a peanut to have his own talk show, and to let him rant on about something that he thinks he knows, when in fact he has very little knowledge of. After all this man properly thinks that Canada is located south of the United States, and it is because of this American ignorance that makes the United States hated by so many people.


If the US, Fox News, and Greg Gutfeld think that Canada’s young soldiers who have sacrifices their lives for peace in Afghanistan is a big joke and something to laugh about late at night, then I believe that all military personal from all counties that are in Afghanistan; except those from the USA should pull out and let the so called great USA handle it on their own “Bastards”.

Mike
I can't believe people actually pay to watch that channel. Fox "News" being a bad joke isn't exactly a new thing.

Adrian
I would like to thank you for your laughable video I have just seen on YouTube.

The hosts and guests were funny as hell poking fun at Canada!

I loved it!

I just had a friend come home today from Afghanistan after a long tour of duty (yes, Im from Canada), we greeted him with open arms and tears as we havent seen him in months.ALOT of people showed up. Especially since he left his family and job and such to fight with his American buddies. I am going to see him tomorrow and thank him for his contribution for his peacekeeping in that country. He deserves it!! :)

I am sure he hasnt seen the video of Redeye and their poking fun, but I am sure he will love it, he has always had such a great sense of humour :)

I dont know if I mentioned this part yet, but my friend came home this afternoon in a casket with a Canadian Flag on it. One of four BRAVE men to help the US uphold their peace arriving this afternoon.
So to the members of your team, especially Greg Gutfeld. Keep p the great work!
And if it wasnt for the fact I am crying my eyes out right now for a friend I will NEVER see again, except for in a cemetary, I am sure I would be laughing much more.

Sincerely,

Adrian Pottery

pete
the world HATES the united states and most of the planet wants them WIPED OFF THE MAP... i wonder why that is??

Jamie
Typical for an American to say something before they even think. I think that all Americans are ignorant and they are the reason the world is the way it is today. From a proud CANADIAN to all americans stay south and try and keep your mouths shut!!!

Emily G. Toronto
I hope the Fox news knows what they have done to the canadian souldiers and the canadians at home watching this. It's an outrage! How dare they insult us canadians while they're not doing pretty well themselves...

Kevin in Alberta
All I can say is "That's American". What else can you expect from people like that.

MP
I'm not all that surprised although I find it frustrating that some outspoken American's feel they can say whatever they like - it would not have gone over very well with them if Canadian's were the ones speaking like this about American troops on TV.

Kyle Hawkings
It actually brings a sickening feeling to my stomach to hear such unfounded, ignorant words. here is the anchors most recent post on his twitter page "To all canadians that keep emailing me: R u really from the land of SCTV and jim carrey? Lighten the (Censored) up."

The sad thing is, this mans words will be taken seriously by thousands of Americans who follow him. For shame FOX tv.

Lyssa
Not shocked at Fox/American attitude...
It was America that was attacked,
It was America that started this war,
Canadians are helping. That's what we do. We do it b/c it's the right thing to do.
This dude is a little man and has no merit on any level.

reidjr
Frank
What rick does is edit what americans say to make them look stupid.Is it right maybe not is it funny not not really.But he does not go on like these hosts did.For me the worst was mockoing of the miltary we just lost 4 young men and they mock the miltary the way they did was classless.As for its comedy laugh at it.You really find it funny there making our miltary seem worthless.

angela macrae
This just goes to show how much people from United States knows anything about us. Maybe it should start with their school system funny how we are taut all about them but yet they know anything about us. Our troops should come home why are we loosing our good people over a war that has nothing to do with us ...and they don't even respect us. This is sick!! He should be fired...if not I guess fox is backing them!!

W Nichols
Thank you, Thank You, Thank You to Fox news for your comments about our military. Maybe now we will not be in such a rush to figure out another reason to stay on Afghanistan when our tour is completed. Get the tour over and get the heck out.Let the Yanks do it alone.

Brian
I was disgusted by Gutfeld’s and his guest’s comments about the brave men and women of your outstanding military. Please know that Gutfeld and his ilk do not represent the majority of Americans who value our fine Canadian allies.

Rose
Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing BUT comes with some rsponsibility. Have we become so tollarent under (freedon of speach) that we think we can say whatever we want even if it is distasteful and inappropriate. How awful and SHAME ON YOU.

Keith Chadwick
If I where american I would hunt this man down and kick the crap out of him. But then again I am not an ignorant American who can not see outside of there own borders. This 'a'hole is just another prime example of disgusting so called pseudo ignorant american entertainment that the masses down south swallow on whole!!!!

Tom Birchall, Halifax
The story should continue until an appropraite apology is received. The "actor's" apology is somewhat hollow or so it appears to me. I understand that one of the "panelists" is in Edmonton April 2-5. question is why? We should be mindful that we shouldn't overplay the subject as it will generate ratings for Fox. (Not a good idea in my opinion!)

Laurie
I have a friend in texas and she said when she was in the military most people did not know than that Canada has a Military..wtf...Don't understand it..We all cried
the day the World Trade Centre was bombed... and we are always there for anyone who needs us whether in the front lines or in peacetime..we are Canadians and I am damn proud of it and of all our soldiers and I feel so bad for the fallen soldiers.

Thomas Hatt
The Bible says, "Pride goes before a fall and a haughty spirit to destruction." Guess the USA is proof of that!

It sickens me that they could be so ignorant and callous, considering all that Canadians did for them on 9/11 in Nfld., etc.! Shows their lack of education. The only ones with any real knowledge of Canada are those who've moved from here to there or have actually come here to visit so they can have some real intelligent human contact! They take credit for winning the war at Normandy; they'd have all died off w/out Cdn troops who did win it!

Cathie, Barrie, On.
Not good enough!!!! And where are the other panelists apologys?? They all should be fired!!!!

Rus Winham
We should capitalize on our reputation for hospitality and tourism: offer these folks a ride on a LAV on patrol in Afghanistan.
I'd support Peter MacKay offering them the trip as our treat. Anyone?

Bobbi Wendland
Why are we giving this nobody credibility?

CF member about to deploy!
As a member of the Canadian Forces who is about to serve our Country in Afghanistan, I am outraged that this host is still on the air. He should be removed ASAP.

Kevin Wyman
There is nothing to gain by swapping insults; Canadian for American. If we keep to the comments though, the Fox Commmentator(s) slammed our troops, our RCMP members and our country. This is inexcusable. All three are represented in the present war in Afganistan. All three need no defence. They are exemplary and do us proud.
Even the supposed apology fell short by saying "perhaps we misunderstood the remarks", or words to that effect.
Fox is finished here as far as I am concerned.

Lorna L, Fredericton, NB
I wonder if Bill O'Oreilly has any 'Don't Be A Pinhead' shirts he could send to Gutfeld and the FoxNews princess, Monica Crowley.

I'm glad he describes his show as lighthearted and humourous. I would've only recognized the 'ridiculous' part.

Moreen Murray
As everyone says...consider the source - it's Fox News - the network that got Dubya elected...and look how well that worked out. While President Obama is trying to reverse a great deal of THAT damage. May it continue to flourish in a 3 a.m. timeslot (the kiss of death).

Some are commenting about Rick Mercer's satire - the difference being HE is informed about his subject AND he is funny!

Some Anonymous
I think the host of this stupid show just have nothing better to do with there time but insult our falling sons and daughters, for that i think the bumper sticker says it best " you dont want to stand behind our troops, by all means stand in front of them" I hope that the host and his idiotic panel would be placed infront of Our FINEST Troops....

Stacey Lu
The americans seem to forget that Canada is there cleaning up their mess....as per usual.

WestofTheRockies
Crass & Ignorant comments for sure, but consider the source. Unfortunately, these same people represent a large part of the American population who couldn't point to & name any other country on the globe, let alone name all their own states if asked. This all a result of the incessant brain washing they get from the day the enter school. They think America is the largest country in the world and alone not only has saved democracy for several hundred years but invented it. They know little outside their own state let alone outside the U.S.A.

Why argue with such Neanderthal’s, you’ll only get grunts in reply.

Keith Garety
These comment's are totaly disgusting! But what do you expect from an ignorant & ar
regant country! At the very LEST,we spend money on health care to help people! Not to produce billion's of weapons to kill them!!

Sandra
The sad part of this story is that so many people in the United States actually believe that the comments like this are true. (US)Americans, on a whole, do not know anything about Canada or our rich history and culture. If schools in the United States actually taught history of other countries and not just their own, we probably wouldn't be hearing ignorant remarks of this nature.

Chris B
greg gutfeld and his pannel on red eye are 100% illerate
and a bunch of clowns.
The Americans easy for for gets who was there when 9/11
happened. Canadians open the doors to their homes for the Americans when their planes landed in this country when they needed a place to stay.
In 1980 who help 8 American get out of Iran after the the rest were taken hostage for 444 days. It was Canada who help 8 get out of Iran.
The host of red eye is one ignorant moron

Carole Clune
I cannot believe any network in any country would allow such ill informed and disgraceful commentary.

We brought back four dead Canadian soldiers today, a scene that has been repeated over and over again. The overpasses along the Highway of Heroes were lined with Canadians out of repect for our soldiers. Time and time again, without regard for the weather, Canadians line these bridges in silent tribute.

The comments on Fox are grossly insensitive, and reflect profound ignorance of the reality that proportionately many more Canadians soldiers are likely to be killed in Afghanistan than Americans in Iraq.

Isn't it time that shows like this one, however obscure, understand that such comments are a terrible reflection on the US and do a disservice to both countries.

Wouldn't you think that the US would do better helping out NATO in Afghanistan than chasing phony weapons of mass destruction elsewhere?

UN Real
These two should be forced into service and made to go over there and fight!

Steve Chevrier
Humor or not, I am in the military myself, I consider all whom have had an unfortunate faith as well as present members as a part of my family. What was said on this show was not called for, it came at a time when we are receiving four more casualties of war. There is no good time for such ignorance as families are still mourning the loss of their loved ones since this war began. Not only does this affect our present serving military members, but also our veterans whom fought in the second world war whom have already suffered enough.
I do agree with previous comment, the people that really matter in America really do know that we are giving well over 110% in Afghanistan and then some.
I say to the Canadian people, keep supporting our troops, believe in them in their efforts for this type of support is what fuels our troops to make a difference.

vilmafraser
I remembered seeing on TV , when the USA Commander handed over the front line to the Canadian troops , because everyday USA soldiers were being killed by roadside bombs . ( This is outrageous , we are not in war with the Afghan , it is the USA , and now our young soldiers are being killed almost every week .. ( look at the total ) . It is sad for the parents of these young soldiers , I cry everytime I see the news and the coming home of these soldiers . ( WHEN LAST HAVE YOU HEARD OF USA SOLDIERS KILLED BY ROADSIDE BOMBS IN AFGHAN ) ......... OBAMA and
his Government thinks Canadians are stupid ... IT IS TIME FOR SOMEONE TO SAY TO THE USA .....** TAKE BACK YOUR FRONT LINE **** IS ANY ONE IN CANADA LISTENING ........ MR . PRIME MINISTER DO SOMETHING *** and FOR FOXNEWS BROADCASTERS TO MAKE A MOCKERY OF YOUR SOLDIERS WHO HAVE DIED IN VAIN FOR THEIR WAR ........ PLEASE MOVE OUR TROOPS FROM THE FRONT LINE .....THANKS
s

Lucille in Tumbler Ridge
An apology doesn't cut it. The unprofessional actions of Greg Gutfeld and his co-horts shows the ignorance of their views and should not be on the air poisoning the minds of young men and women who are able to view programs such as these. Fox News and Greg Gutfeld should be ashamed of themselves and all of them should be on the front lines for a couple of months to see what the soldiers in Afghanistan are going through and not just our Canadian soldiers but all of the soldiers. And to comment "that now would be a good time to invade this "ridiculous" country because they have no army" further shows the unprofessionalism of this talk show host and his panel. Hiding behind what his show signifies is just as ignorant as his comments. There is nothing satirical about men dying for the safety and freedom of all of us. And to Doug Benson "you bet we're in the war" and 116 lives may be nothing to you but to this country it's heroism at it's finest. I don't think I have ever been so angry at the comments made by such imbiciles nor have I ever felt such sorrow for the families of our fallen heroes. I pray that our prayers throughout this fine country will help those families open their hearts and let God in to help them heal and forgive. I also need His help right now because I'm not in a very forgiving mood but I will be once all of this hype dies down. Fox News is off of my viewing list.

Marlie Poirier
I wonder what President Obama thinks. It is yet another attempt at attracting the shock audience with "programming" with no value. Disgusting.

Alan in Halifax
Idiotic comments from the host and panel of a show that I did not even know existed. But you know what? we have idiots on this side of the border also...

I tip my hat in honor and respect to the brave men and women, and the families of both the Canadian and American military who sacrifice so much for the rest of us.

Mark McKay
Now we know why it is so windy in Canada !! Because FOX SUCKS!!!!

Leo Bernier
It is a truly sad commentary made by these people on the Fox show. It reminds us of the unfortunate but true view we Canadians have of SOME Americans, ...their sheer arrogance and obvious ignorance of the world beyond their borders is once again put in the spotlight. All these Americans know is usually restricted to US news and information, which is by nature restrictive, censored and quite biased. They usually ignore their Cousins to the North. Fox News should issue a retraction, censure/censor the host and forbid the re-appearance of the guests invited. Then, Fox networks should make some reparations to Canada in light of the fact that their television signal unfortunately comes up here.


C'mon America! Grow-Up Already! If you can't play with your neighbours, life will get more and more miserable, as nobody will want to play with you! This juvenile comment is the basic attitude we need to take with Ignorant and Arrogant Americans!

Angry Canadian
Like most people in Canada I am sickened by the comments of those wannabees on Fox News. This so called news channel has as much credability as wrestling or Al Jazeera. Out here in Edmonton the Comedy Strip just cancelled 5 sold out shows by so called comedian Doug Benson( the one who didn't know Canada was in the War.) The nerve of this stoner to insult our counry on television then show up and expect to get paid. I urge all of my fellow Canadians to email other venues that may consider bringing this no talent in to our country. America is going broke lets hit them in the pocket book, boycott Fox News and any corporation stupid enough to advertise with them.

Neil Rideout
Fox news should be eliminated from ALL Canadian cable networks and satellite providers. Their normal news is suspect at best. It is obvious of late Fox news is in the entertainment industry, certainly not the news industry, and now they no longer know how to entertain. Canadians should insist their TV providers eliminate the CNN News feeds.

Dougald McLean Whycocomagh NS
I was enraged and disgusted by this program. The absymal
ignorance and appalling disrespect are particularly
hurtful as we watch more bodies being returned to
Canada.
D. McLean, secretary Branch
123 R.C.L. Whycocomagh, NS

TJ
mhmm if our military is such a joke then why does a Canadian hold the record for the longest kill shot, WE ARE CLEANING UP YOUR MESS AMERICA

Bernard Hirkala
Another sign that many Americans due to total ignorance, know nothing about Canada and what Canada stands for.

Susan in Ingersoll, Ontario
I believe Gutfeld's apology was more insulting than the original comments which were born of absolute ignorance and arrogance. That he defended his words, hiding behind the excuse of a show he is in, tells me he is also a coward. We all need to take ownership of our words and actions.

chris
I didn't take offence at what they said as it was obvious they were ill-educated buffoons. What offended me most as a Canadian was that this passes for comedy in the US of A.
Canadians know comedy and this wouldn't get a laugh in a Canadian Grade 3 boys gym class.

Connie Nelson
The biggest surprise regarding the comments directed at our military comes from an evident awareness that life exists outside of the USA.

Eric
Yet another example of how ignorant Americans can be. An apology is too little too late. I guess there is a reason why this guy has his show on at 3am. We can only hope that his show is cancelled and he is cast aside! Maybe these idiots should get their facts straight before opening there big mouths.

Maybe instead of Canadians travelling to the US for holidays this summer, we should remain here in Canada and spend our hard earned tax dollars here at home.

nicole carey
unfortunately, this is yet another example of the ignorant and arrogant perception that many americans hold. it is extremely inappropriate to degrade the efforts of our selfless Canadian soldiers. i do not believe in war, however, greatly appreciate those men and women who sacrifice their lives for this wonderful country Canada!

Allan
Typical arrogant Americans they think they are the only one's that go to war to fight for peace. This also comes from a country that thinks there is snow here year round so what does that say? Let's all turn our attention to the fallen soldiers and their families and move past these comments.

Bev McMullan-Kungl
I saw this video on youtube on Saturday evening. It infuriated me to hear these pompous idiots bad mouthing Canada. At first I thought that it was a joke but when they continued with the bashing I started to believe that it was for real. Our military is just as precious and as valuable to us as the US military is to the Americans. I still continue to believe that most Americans do not think this way and I'm not going to let low down scum change that.

Sheila Johnson
Greg Gutfeld should be fired. He is not a comedian...he's an idiot. Just imagine how the families of solders that have lost their loved ones feel as well as those who still have loved ones in the war. Shame...on you Greg Gutfeld.

Marie P.
I think this is the ultimate insult to our brave soldiers and our country as a whole. What a disgusting thing to say when our soldiers are risking their lives and dying in Afgahnistan.
President Obama praised our country not that long ago and I believe strongly that he should apologize to Canada and as for those bozo's their show should be cancelled. I am very upset at the US right now. And all of us Canadiens who right now have very heavy hearts and sadness for our four brave men who just came back home after dying in action should insist on an apology like I said from the President on down. These bozo's should be sent to Afghanistan to witness just what our Canadian Army is all about. Shame on Fox TV.

Maureen
Your apology rings very shallow. You said it, and you never even believed at first that it was very arrogant.

Fred Bridgetown
Mr Gutfeld is either a ignorant american or a bad comedian. there is no excuse for that kind of garbage on national television. Fox owes our country a big time apology.

CINDY IN OTTAWA
Did you ever hear our National Anthem..parts of it read:"WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE" or GLORIOUS AND FREE...this is what our soldiers stand for ♥.Our freedom...this is now your battle..live with it,we will always have our pride and you can't take that away from any Canadian!
SHAME ON YOU PEOPLE!!

Peter Lochtie
Hey, why worry about what a group of ignorant, uneducated and sleasy americans say about Canada. It is like getting upset with monkeys for throwing their feces.

Ben Piel Alliston
Born in the Netherlands during the 2nd world war, and now a proud Canadian, I say "Withdraw our troups" right now, and show those "COMICS" in the USA what they are missing. Thanks Canada for what you have done in the past.

Christine B.
I think the president of Fox should apologise for allowing a program like that on the air in the first place. I for one am proud of our military...and nothing this idiot says will change that, including his febile attempt at an apology.

usalicksballs
typical ignorant Americans. what else is new i especially love that piece about being the supreme nation in the entire univeres. Tell ya the truth look back at the World wars, where or where were the americans for the better part of both?? sitting on their fat asses in isolationism. Honestly thou these jokes and wise cracks about Canadians is disgusting, truth be told we shouldn't be standing side by side in these wars with them, irony of it all is how they always look to us and brits for help...

Erin
The American's have never been able to finish anything they have started. This is why the Canadians are so important. We are needed to finish the job and do it right. I would like to ignore the comments made by Fox News. Instead send my time thing and praying for all the fallen men,women and families.

jody
It's truly sad that Fox would air and allow such ignorance, especially with the four soldiers coming home today. I wonder if Greg Gutfeld has ever served in the military? To me he is nothing more than a pathetic coward who should never be allowed to be on TV again!!

WestofTheRockies
Carry on all you want about this being Bush's or the USA's war all you want. If you for one second believe that this is a U.S. war, you are clearly as ignorant as the dolts on this show.

This is a war against all of Western civilization declared by the leaders of a huge segment of the World.

The Taliban or whatever label you want to attach to this group doesn't see one bit of difference between any member of any Western nation, American or not. They would just as soon slit yours and your childrens throat as those of any American.

What's wrong with us fighting in a country so that it's citizens can eventually enjoy the same rights as us.

Anyone who thinks you can talk to these people are misinformed. Look at the response your Obama the annointed one, got from Iran.

Wake-up and Pay attention, before it's too late!

Dale
Now you know why the USA is so reviled through out the world.

evelyn Plouffe
unacceptable, ignorant, inappropriate, I can't believe that they actually find this humurous. I don't think the apology was enough. J Bouthillier comes from my town Hearst, we are all very sad and proud of him. The families did not have to hear these igonorant comments

Owen
If "Red Eye is a satirical take on the news, in which all topics are addressed in a lighthearted, humorous and ridiculous manner," then what the hell is Red Eye doing on the Fox News Channel. If it even belongs on television, I am sure Gutfeld would perform admirably in the post-Colbert/Ctewart post on Comedy Central. Thanks for the cop out apology Gutfeld.

dave georgetown ont.
if there was any doubt why americans are the most hated people in the world now we know why. i don,t agree with or condone terrorisim but the yankes have brought everything that has happend apon them selves this is just another example of their infureatting ignorance and arrogance

Michael Giesecke
I think the panel that was "discussing this" should spend some community service time in a Canadian Veterans Hospital. They might think twice, before sticking their feet in their mouths.

Michael Giesecke
Lincoln, NB.. CANADA!!

Penny Woodlawn, Ontario
I am so totally disgusted with the comments made. First off Gutfield's name should be Gutless. How dare he make fun of our Canadian Troops. This man and his country are suppose to be Allies. "Gutless" states that he was misunderstood. Tell that to the 116 men or so who have died while serving alongside his fellow countrymen. I would like you to sit in a room with our fallen soldierss families and make those satrical comments to them. Lets see if they will find you funny!As for Doug Benson's comment of "That's where you go when you don't want to fight" He did get that right.They did and they were known as AMERICAN DRAFT DEODGERS" The same fellow American soldiers that you wanted to penalize for not wanting to be part of YOUR ARMY! I feel they owe Canadians more than an apoligy they should be banned from the air.

Heather Nesbitt
I wonder if they should be extended an invitation to spend a week with our troops in Afghanistan. Maybe they can explain to them why they said what they did.
They don't know what they don't know.
It deeply saddens me.

Don from Ottawa
Glenn,

"typical ignorant Americans"???

Thank you for expressing Canadian tolerance so well.

Danielle Boudreau, CD (PO2 Retired)
Fox News will have to do more than just an apology to our Country and Military. Those who are responsible for approving this garbage should be fire from the network.
As a retired military and UN Peace Keeping Veteran I was totally insulted by this type of show.

Hannes
Just know that us Dutchies appreciate the cooperation with Canadian military units in Afghanistan. We pretty much have the same no-bullshit approach to problems we encounter there!

Scott
While I am inclined to say something like "That's such an American Comment" I must refrain from painting the nation to the south with an equally broad brush. Instead, i would simply ask for a meaningful retraction and use the opportunity to share in our collective grief over the senseless loss of life from war.