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Awkward: Geraldo kisses unsuspecting man on live TV

Oct. 29, 2012 5:30pm Meredith Jessup

Appearing on a segment of “Geraldo at Large” on Fox News Sunday night, the father of slain Navy SEAL Tyrone Woods challenged President Obama to come clean about all that transpired during the terrorist raid on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi last month.

In a direct appeal to the camera, Charles Woods reminded the president that Tyrone had died a hero in the service of his country and respectfully asked for answers:

First of all, I am not angry at all. In fact, Mr. President, if I had the opportunity of speaking to you face to face, and I would really love to, I would say this: ‘Mr. President, I respect your office. However, if you are responsible for the death of my son, I totally forgive you.’

This is about honor, courage and about love for America. And remember this, Mr. President: My son and the others died heroes and it’s better to die the death of a hero than it is to live the life of a coward. If you are responsible for the death of my son, I forgive you, I love you. I also love America.

The emotional segment ended with an overly-dramatic embrace from Geraldo who was so caught up in the moment that he proclaimed his love for Woods and planted a big kiss on the shocked man’s face.

The Daily Caller captured the awkward moment on tape:

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carnivour
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 12:50pm
I don’t think I’ll watch this one. Geraldo should be keeping his gross lips to himself! He probably kissed him in hope that some obummer germs were still there from POTUS halfassing an apology to the family. The whole story makes me sick, but what a great man the Judge is for forgiving the unforgivable!

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Salamander
Posted on October 30, 2012 at 9:34pm
Geraldo needs a little ‘etiquette’ lesson! My gosh, how much abuse do these families have to suffer? Have a little respect, Geraldo, it will help your ratings more than your show of ‘compassionate affection’!

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dslindberg
Posted on October 30, 2012 at 2:01pm
I used to sing with a group of older folks, made up of women and men of all types. A special
friend was an older Italian gentleman. Every time we met, we’d embrace and he’d give me a big
kiss on the cheek. At first, I was a little uncomfortable, but then I looked forward to that greeting..
Jim’s gone now, I miss him and his morning embrace of friendship..

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raderby
Posted on October 30, 2012 at 8:58am
Geraldo is a stupid putz. Don’t watch FOX until they dump that loser leftist. [not that I do anymore anyway....]

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RayOne
Posted on October 30, 2012 at 8:31am
Once a publicity seeking hound, always . . . Mister Woods is a gentle soul, the nation greaves with the family.

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- Chuck Stein
  Posted on October 31, 2012 at 3:37am
  Agreed, sir.
  
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mpoconnor7
Posted on October 30, 2012 at 6:18am
The evidence just keeps mounting up, doesn’t it, Gerald.

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Devildog0166
Posted on October 30, 2012 at 5:20am
Now when did Gerry Rivera become a “military expert”? Must of been the time he was drawing a map in the sand live on FOX NEWS during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I always said if the idiot would have been with a Marine unit we would have either killed him or given him to the enemy.
Wishing a impeachment for the “Worthless Turd”, Obama is a pipe dream. It would end up the same way as it did for Slick Willie.
Mr. Wood had it correct when he said, “It is better to die a hero than to live a coward”. That is what Barack Obama is, a COWARD! The Liberal left is full of them! They are the party of cowards! They declare war on everything but war and use their political power to destroy our military,
I served under Reagan to Bush 43 and am glad I didn’t have to call this waste of human cell tissue my Commander in Chief. Coward as Chief fits Obama much better!
Semper Fi

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LeadNotFollow
Posted on October 30, 2012 at 1:36am
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A fine family. God bless them.

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pwatkins
Posted on October 30, 2012 at 12:33am
God Bless the Wood’s family. They are amazing people and all Americans can learn from them. I could never stay as loving and kind as them under their stress of the loss of a family member in this way.

I don’t have love for this administration myself and I am a Christian too, but must not be as strong as Mr. Wood. I may be able to forgive when all responsible are behind bars but not until. I love the USA and we deserve better than this. Obama has to go and those, all of those hanging on his shirttail need to go too. I even think msnbc and other leftwing media needs to take the fall also. Everyone of them are aiding and betting in treason the way I see it. If we let this go we as Americans have failed our heroes and our country.

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Derus
Posted on October 30, 2012 at 12:10am
OBAMA: TREASON OR IMPEACHMENT? Clinton? Biden? Panetta? Jail Time for all?

1. Why was USA Ambassador in Benghazi without adequate protection?

2. What was he discussing with Turkey Consulate counterpart shortly before his death?

3. Why could the Turkish representative leave safely, and Chris Stevens was gunned down?

4. 400 tons of military weapons/?humanitarian aid including USA stinger missiles sent by Muslim Brotherhood/Al Qaeda ship from Benghazi to the Al Qaeda “Syrian freedom fighters” within the same time period.

5. Why no ground or air support for our Libyan Ambassador before or during the events of 9/11/2012?

6. Did Obama have Chris Stevens/Navy Seals die rather than get Chris Stevens out alive and reveal the truth of his GUN RUNNING activities for the Muslim Brotherhood and Al Qaeda in Libya and Syria?

7. Dead persons can no longer speak? Was that an Obama consideration when he let the 4 die.

8. IMPEACHABLE or TREASONOUS COLLUSION with Al Qaeda?

9. Darrell Issa 166 pages and the lies of Obama, Hilliary, Panetta, Biden should be all you need to skewer these guys?

10. The Republic is in mortal danger. And Fox “trembles”?

11. Gentlemen, if you fear speaking the truth: known facts from Darrell Issa’s 166 pages yourselves, find someone who does have the “balls to speak the truth”.

Obama: Treason or Impeachment? Biden? Clinton? Panetta? Petraeus? More?

Too late Bill, Hilliary is going down! Jail time.

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USALOVER2011
Posted on October 29, 2012 at 10:09pm
This reminded me of the Last Supper, Judas giving Jesus a “kiss”…. Knowing what geraldo thinks about the attack. I don’t have any respect for this weirdo!!!

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IGladius
Posted on October 29, 2012 at 9:37pm
The Commander in Chief is “RESPONSIBLE” when he orders one into “harms way.” On his good judgement all rests on this matter, If my son dies on orders from my President, I forgive you. If my son dies disobeying a cowardly President, then I prefer him die a hero.

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Colklink1957
Posted on October 29, 2012 at 9:27pm
That was priceless! My thoughts and prayers go to that family. Geraldo was overcome with a moment of sanity. Mr. Woods is a wonderful human being, God bless him. Its sad that none of us would have ever heard of him, except for an act of insanity. Let’s see what the “President” does with this, my bet, nothing.

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- IGladius
  Posted on October 29, 2012 at 9:39pm
  Geraldo in his usual fashion tried to game both Mr. Wood’s and the General before him. He failed as usual.
  
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- devildogger
  Posted on October 30, 2012 at 2:05am
  Obama doesn’t have one respectable quality which would allow him to face a man of Mr. Woods obvious integrity.
  
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LoveOldGlory
Posted on October 29, 2012 at 9:22pm
Yeah, put me down as another who doesn’t find this “awkward”. Mr Woods seemed very gracious in receiving Geraldo’s embrace. Must have been a great Dad for Ty growing up. Prayers to all of Ty’s family.

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Jenasus
Posted on October 29, 2012 at 8:34pm
Barack Who-is-insane Obama is a coward and should be charged with treason.

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Natural Born Citizen
Posted on October 29, 2012 at 7:08pm
What was awkward was Whore-aldo trying to defend the indefensible by claiming our military could not have reacted quick enough to rescue his son. What was also awkward was Whore-aldo’s reaction when the father call B Hussein a coward! God bless Charles Woods for speaking his mind. Whore-aldo ought to be relieved of duty.

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docdiva07
Posted on October 29, 2012 at 6:38pm
I do not view this as awkward. I think it was a loving and spontaneous gesture. God Bless The Woods Family.

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