Famous Drill Instructor Apologizes for Obama ‘Socialism’ Comments
- Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:14pm by
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The famous Marine drill instructor who created a stir last week when he said President Obama was trying to implement socialism has released a statement apologizing for those remarks.
R. Lee Ermey said today that his comments were “misguided” and “emotionally based” and for that he is “truly sorry.” His full statement, which is posted on his website as a splash page, is below:
A Message from the Gunny
“I recently appeared at a fundraising event designed to collect toys and raise awareness for underprivileged children. While that event succeeded in raising thousands of dollars and hundreds of toys for this cause, I regret that I delivered a monologue that was inappropriately critical of the President. I was trying to be entertaining and simply went too far in this instance. I am mindful that my success as an entertainer relates in part to my experience in the Marine Corps, my devotion to its members, and the deep respect I have for members of all our Armed Forces. My comments should not be seen as reflecting on them or their views. I was just very disappointed in the amount of success that we were having raising toys and money for the underprivileged children this season. The poor economy has greatly hampered our efforts. My comments were misguided, and emotionally based, and for that I am truly sorry.”
Semper Fi
Mediaite wonders if the apology is a move to appease the insurance company GEICO. As many know, Ermey has had a resurgence as a GEICO commercial star. But recently, another GEICO voice actor was fired for a foray into political talk:
A few months ago, GEICO fired voice actor Lance Baxter AKA D.C. Douglas for being critical of the Tea Party and Freedomworks. Not only did they fire him, they fired him for a political outburst on his own free time.
Will they now fire Ermey?
That could be the reason. But some may just wonder if this is Ermey crossing into “mamby pamby land”:
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Comments (549)
TexasHillsPatriot
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:34pmVery disappointed!
Report Post »WhiteTeaParty
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:21amGunny knew from the beginning that he was talking out his ass.
Report Post »royalstar
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:33pmI agree that what he said was inappropriate for that venue. I don’t disagree with what he said at all. I think his retraction was misguided and emotionally based instead of the other way around. He does sound like a jackwagon now. That’s what makes me sick!
Report Post »sarg356
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:19pmLoL,you took my thunder. Jackwagon!!!
Report Post »Mirimichi
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:33pmHe spoke what he truly felt and thinks. But, my understanding is that military people are not supposed to say anything politcally when dressed in military uniforms.
Maybe someone who has been in the military can better explain this.
Report Post »Ray2447
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:54pmWhat is an enlisted man supposed to do when the President of the U.S. is also the “domestic enemy” of America?
“(a) Enlistment Oath.— Each person enlisting in an armed force shall take the following oath:
Report Post »“I, XXXXXXXXXX, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”"
Sarah124
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:42pmMirimichi.
I’m not in the military, but I was born and raised in it. I know my Dad was always extremely careful about his political comments. When representing the military, a man or woman is to remain politically neutral and give civility to the Commander and Chief (even if he doesn’t deserve it).
Besides, when did we in America forget the importance of good manners? I think what he said was spot-on, but the apology was appropriate too. Toys for Tots is about charity, not politics.
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:38pmHey Ray— the kicker in the oath is “obey the orders of the President”
I’ve read dozens of times on this site vets claiming they took the oath to defend the Constitution but not the president. Where do you draw the line…… More specifically, would it violate the oath if they weren’t to obey the pres. orders if the orders were in violation of the Constitution?
Report Post »right-wing-waco
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:32pmI’m disappointed Sgt. Ermey. I thought you was a “tell the truth” Marine. Sgt. Ermey, you were right the 1st time. Many Marines and other soldiers fought and died to keep communism off our shores and Obama and his commies are shoving it down our throats and we know you know it too. Stop apologizing for telling the truth.
Report Post »GoingBeck
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:31pmI smell coersion and threats at work here.
Report Post »Johnnyp1958
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:29pmIs it because of the ALL MIGHTY DOLLAR or is he just because he’s spot on about our Commie in Chief , I lost all respect for ERMEY , hoorah
Report Post »Slap Shot
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:28pmR Lee Ermey meant what he said the first time, a true patriot. Why can’t we speak our mind in this country anymore?
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:49pmWe can, just not in public, unless we want to Bush bash then it’s OK.
Report Post »janedough1
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:27pmWell, I figured the thought police would be after him for those remarks. I didn’t expect him to cave.
Report Post »Reasonabiliy
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:36pmSir, you are leaving the rest of us wounded on the battle field!!! But we will fight to the death!
Report Post »Sarah124
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:27pmIf he’s representing the Marines in the minds of the people, then he’s right to apologize for SAYING his comment. But you’ll notice that he never apologized for THINKING it or BELIEVING it, which is also right. I‘ll give him two thumbs up for saying what we’re all thinking and another two thumbs up for admitting that he used the wrong platform for saying it.
Report Post »Marine Recon Dad
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:26pmGunny, you NEVER have to apologize for telling the truth. Even if it is about the most corrupt and morally bankrupt CIC we’ve ever had…..
Report Post »So
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:43pmRecant.
Don’t recant.
It doesn’t matter.
The truth is there for all to see.
Convictions don’t change on a dime.
Funny those in media and entertainment slammed Bush and continue to do so without threat of any kind. What a hypocritical lot, the left are. Don’t say a word about Barry! Or else.
Also, the extreme liberals can talk openly about revolution and violence without fear of losing anything. But the truth is censored.
The world is upside down.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:25pmWith all due respect, sir, your gut reaction was correct. Wonder who put the pressure on to make you back down?
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:31pmAnd that was a rhetorical question, sir.
Report Post »101
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:24pmNo apologies necessary Gunny Sir.
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:24pmWOW!
They are being MADE TO EAT THEIR WORDS AS SOON AS THEY SAY THEM, HUH?
Report Post »@Poli_Mis
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:23pmI seem to remember being trained that when the enemy prompts you to make statements against one’s will, you are to embed nonsense words (e.g. Micky Mouse, etc) or coded language into the message so that it is apparent the message was obtained under duress.
Gunny, what have they done to you?
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:31pmHe didn’t say “Mickey Mouse”, but he did use the word “President”.
Report Post »HughJidette
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:31pmPeachyinGA, LOL! Good one!
Report Post »MR-CAPT-NORML
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:17pmExactly…Like the preacher..burning the koran…
Funny how another church was allowed to burn and broadcast thier little ceremony..all over the net. .oh yeah that was the crasy church that protests at solder’s funerals….wow wouldnt want to be associated with them would you?…well….Guess normal people dont burn those books do they?
Guess not..golly…jee…willikers
Report Post »Cherished Emblems
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:23pmCheck out our beautiful keepsake medallions. We have them for most faith-based occasions. God Bless!
Report Post »fertlmind
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:23pmTissue Gunny?………….. I still love ya cause you actually had the balls to say it out loud in the first place.
Report Post »Semper Fi
parmajohn
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:22pmNo Appology Needed Sir You Spoke From The Heart….What You Stand For Thank-you For Your Continued service
Report Post »TumbleBumble
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:21pmOh, come on. Stand behind your words. How disappointing. :(
Report Post »8jrts
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:25pmWell said!
Report Post »chfields62
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:15pmIf the company he works for asked him to apologize or lose his job, he made the right decision. In this economy, NO ONE can afford to lose their job. I’m sure he had his fingers crossed when he made the apology.
Report Post »CloudNine
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:20pmI thought the President was already a “jackwagon”! Did he say something we didn’t already know?
Report Post »REVENANT
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:20pmWe hear ya Gunny. You don’t need to explain a damn thing.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:54pmThank you. Men of honor know when it is appropriate to speak & when to be quiet. God Bless.
Report Post »foxislyingtoallofyou
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:19pmA few months ago, GEICO fired voice actor Lance Baxter AKA D.C. Douglas for being critical of the Tea Party and Freedomworks. Not only did they fire him, they fired him for a political outburst on his own free time.
FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT CLAIM, THIS IS THE “LIBERAL” MEDIA BIAS AGAIN. HYPOCRISY AGAIN!!! HAHAHAHAHA
Report Post »SPHEREBOUND
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:16am… “FOXISLYINGTOALLOFYOU” … Geico’s firing of the Teaparty “heckler” is ONE RARE case that simply will not stand-up to the COUNTLESS DAILY ATTACKS, from the “main-stream press” and Hollywood self-appointed elites, that are launched towards ANYTHING remotely resembling Conservative views or ANYTHING contrary to Obummer’s FORCE-FEEDING approach that CRAMS the SOCIALIST/STATIST/PROGRESSIVE/ ___________/___________/ ideologies DOWN the proverbial throats of WE THE PEOPLE … that DO NOT WANT OR deserve such anti-Constitutional Governing coming from our President or his Administration. Oh … anyone remember Juan Williams??
Report Post »citizenoftexas
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:17pmI believed him the first time.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:59pmThe response said that it wasn’t appropriate in the venue he was in at the time. Well, Gunny. When it has anything to do with the millitary, it IS the right venue. The millitary agrees with the statement and where it was stated. Your still American and your beliefs are that of all Americans. We will not stop our values no matter what the Obummer marxists say. Semper Fi.
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:24pmPROPER VENUE? we all should be shouting the truth from the roof tops. I have been waiting for the men in this country to stand up. Looks like the ladies are going to have to stand up and make no apologies.
Report Post »Sarah Palin seems like the only one standing up for America. And the commie press and these other knuckheads beat her up for it. And she still is standing!!
Rickfromillinois
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:17pmIt seemed to me that he was more or less saying that it was not an appropriate place to say it, he never said that what he had said earlier was factually incorrect.
Report Post »burkanuck
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:30pmRickfromillinois is right. Did the rest of you actually read what he said in his statement? NOWHERE in that statement does he back down from WHAT he said, only the inappropriateness of the venue. I think it was a brilliant job of apologizing without apologizing.
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:37pmYes, cleverly worded.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:11pm“My comments were misguided, and emotionally based, and for that I am truly sorry.”
Report Post »To say that his comments were misguided seems like backtracking to me.
IntegrityFirst
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:12pmI did read the same thing you all read. He never apologized for the content, only for the inappropriateness of the venue in which it was said. However, I still believe that he should have not even apologized for that. While the venue may not have been appropriate, he caved into GEICO, or whoever else “got” to him and his apology was in response to that, and not to the concept that he realized this may not have been the best place to say it. Even still, I do believe our Constitution allows us all the right to express our disgust at the President… it’s called the First Amendment. He should tell the agents of denial to go shove it.
Integrity will never land you the best roles in life, but you can always know that you are not a mamby-pamby inside.
Report Post »Elrik68
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:42pmMy thoughts exactly. As a spokesman, it was the wrong venue to express personal views. I’m still behind you Gunny… HooRah!!!
Report Post »MOVETERAN
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:59pmI have to agree with that also. There is a time and a place for comments to be made and I am sure that P.C. would dictate that such comments should be made in your closet at midnight when nobody can hear it. Personally I say go GUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Brad Wesselmann
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:09pmI was looking for it too and never saw an apology for what he said, only when and where he said it. I have given “political” answers before…it doesn’t mean one has to lie, just be careful. I’m with ya, Gunny!!
Report Post »UrsaMajor
Posted on January 6, 2011 at 6:06amTHANK YOU, RICK!
R. Lee did NOT, did NOT, (and again for emphasis) did NOT apologize for WHAT he said about Obama… he apologized for WHERE he said it.
Would all of you PLEASE quit over-reacting like a bunch of lunatic Progressives. TOYS FOR TOTS SHOULD NOT BE POLITICIZED BY ANYONE NO MATTER THEIR BELIEFS!!!
Report Post »Muslim in Chief
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:17pmSo Much for free speech…huh R Lee?
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:49pmWe’ll have none of that free speech in this country. Clearly he is a racist and a tea party terrorist and must be destroyed. I’ll buy something from the companies that will publicly stand for conservatism every time, and cancel services who ban political free speech. If Geico fires him, I’ll fire Geico.
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:59pmI hope that GEICO gig pays well, ’cause you just sold out the people that believe in you by being a “mamby pamby” yourself. What happened to Semper Fi, Gunny? Never apologize for TELLING THE TRUTH!
Report Post »Ken
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:03pmYeah, that’s about right! If he had said the same thing about Bush, he would be a hero! At least I know how R. Lee will vote in the next election!
Report Post »abc
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:16pmI am amazed at how people get the facts wrong. The GEICO spokesman criticized the Tea Party and was fired, so what does owner Warren Buffett’s friendship have to do with anything. Also, to those that keep saying Obama is a Socialist, please state which policies are socialist. He looks much more capitalist than socialist based on any reasonable understanding of the two terms. Finally, your first amendment rights relate only to government power, not to private parties. Your boss can fire you for political comments with impunity. It is unbelievable that conservatives who claim to defend the Constitution do not even know what it says.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:05pm@ABC
You said:
“I am amazed at how people get the facts wrong. The GEICO spokesman criticized the Tea Party and was fired, so what does owner Warren Buffett’s friendship have to do with anything.”
Valid point, I wondered the same thing.
“Also, to those that keep saying Obama is a Socialist, please state which policies are socialist. He looks much more capitalist than socialist based on any reasonable understanding of the two terms.”
Socialism: When the government owns and/or controls the means of production.
Plank in every socialist party credo I’ve ever seen: Single payer/socialized medicine
So…
The push for single payer, first, and lacking that the placing of tools in place to force single payer eventually via the unconstitutional demands of the “health care reform bill”. Second, taking over auto industries (owning majority interest means you are the owner) and demanding xyz people fired/retained/hired. Which Obama did.
“Finally, your first amendment rights relate only to government power, not to private parties. Your boss can fire you for political comments with impunity. ”
Quite true. This is not a 1st amendment violation, clearly.
“It is unbelievable that conservatives who claim to defend the Constitution do not even know what it says.”
It’s rather unbelievable that somebody wishes to make a blanket statement about a swath of people where no actual consensus of opinion exists.
Report Post »Agentuntomyself
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:35pm@ABC,
Report Post »Agreed. Geico fired someone else for a political rant against the tea party, so you can’t fairly say that they are baised toward the left. They probably don’t want to anger any of their customers, left or right.
As for Obabma being a socialist – I have never heard him proclaim himself a socialist, but his writings, his words, and his actions do indicate that he has a socialist/marxist world view. But since socialist has been somewhat of a dirty word since the middle of the century, most people wouldn’t self-identify that way.
KenInIL
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:30pmThis guy has been and ACTOR fro 30 of his 40 working years. HE IS AN ACTOR !!!! Who gives a crap what ACTORs say??? He was a DI only a few years, and he is and “honorary” gunny.
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:14pm@Ghostofjefferson……YOU ROCK!!!!!
Report Post »RantNationDotCom
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:08pmThis guy was a RINO, at best, to begin with. Here’s a quote from an article on MilitaryDotCom –
Of Obama, Ermey said he was “a little wary at first” on how he would handle the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Not now, though.
“I think our president is doing a commendable job,” he said. “He picked up where George Bush left off. … We’re continuing to take care of the terrorist situation.”
Read the rest of the article at the link below, where he admits he’s a “middle of the road guy”. Talk about mamby pamby… I think the best part of him ran down his mother’s leg and ended up as a wet spot on the mattress. That or Hollywood ruined him. – http://www.military.com/news/article/August-2009/ermey-says-hell-square-away-birthers.html
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:36pmSorry what he sad was in bad taste…….wrong time-wrong place. This was a event to collect toys for kids, not to vent about Obama. It showed a real lack of class
Report Post »TheDHndrsn
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:16pmAnd to think I asked my wife to get a Geico quote BECAUSE of his initial comments. Forget it now. Going to keep my current insurance.
Cobra Blue
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:27pmI always LQQKed UP TO R. Lee as a no nonsense man‘s man who doesn’t give an inch on principle. Not afraid to speak his mind about the TRUTH. This takes him down a few notches for me. Lost my respect for you R. Lee. Sorry you had to succumb to the PC police or Hollywood…same difference. Want ever look at you the same. Will the REAL men please stand…AND REMAIN STANDING.
EgoBrain
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:27pmWhy did he do that. Weenie.
Report Post »afishfarted
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:29pmain’t it ashame that only the conservatives are required to issue an apology? I thought THIS guy would have the cahonee’s to stand by his statement. Musta been threated with a financial hit
HillBillySam1
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:30pmWhatever his intentions were with his comments, you can have respect for his convictions even if you don’t agree with the message. When you backtrack, it makes you lose that respect. Especially if the backtracking was financially motivated. Semper Fi, Gunny Ermey…..shoot straight and don‘t show ’em your backside….
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:31pmForcing someone to tell a lie and take back their beliefs sure seems like something that a communist would force one of his slaves to do.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:33pmI guess “CHICAGO” got to him … he spoke the truth and then “must” take it back … not to worry most of us think you Gunny were right on target with your initial observations .. since we too can see what is in front of our eyes.
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:33pm….Inappropriately critical…that equals an apology. Sorry to say.
pajamash
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:34pmHow sad!! Apologizing for telling the truth. So much for The First Amendment!!!!!!
Report Post »Mikeyyy
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:34pmSorry, but Geico doesn’t care about a single quote. They care about the masses, and like a politician, they want to appease the whole group: all demographics. Ermey pissed off a whole segment of a political group, which numbers-wise may be more than those who liked what Ermey said. In those numbers, there are many powerful peeps, who undoubtedly are calling Geico to roll Ermey’s head on a platter. That’s the bottom line.
Report Post »zman173rd
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:35pmWhat was the name of that senator who died? The one who said the Marines were murderers? The one who was a Marine? Human nature crosses all boundries, whether they be race, creed, color, OR military service. He is the DISSAPOINTMENT , “and for that I am truly sorry…”
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:39pmHey HillBillySam1
Where I come from a persons convictions are non-negotiable….regardless the price $$$$$$. That’s the problem in our country today. Want to talk about real men of conviction…just read about the Founding Fathers and what they lost for standing firm. Word Up….NO COMPROMISE…
Report Post »bwesty
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:49pmLet’s remember who owns Geico… Obama’s buddy Warren Buffett
Report Post »BMartin1776
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:52pmYea a bit two faced huh!!?? Me thinks he was threatened, as I warned few days ago on the post with the vid of him thundering away, and is why we are now seeing this.
Gunny what are you doing?
There are so few in Hollywood that will express their true feeling b/c of the threat from some producer or director over that next roll they are up for. How much money is enough that you made off of us? How much money will be enough to put before your conscience? Ermey you just shot yourself in the foot because we know the real Gunny feels this way to back pedal is bowing to Hollywood/Corp America pressure!
Give corrupt politicians, bias fringe media and the special interest groups a “lethal” dose of their own medicine through http://www.savingtherepublic.com
Report Post »SavvyCowboy
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:57pmScrew GEICO!! If they fire the Gunny, they’ll lose EVERY soldier, sailor, airman and especially ALL the Marines. Hold your ground Gunny – you’re exercising your FIRST AMENDMENT rights you and I fought for. I got your back.
Report Post »Redd
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:58pmThe guy can now try collecting toys from commie liberals.
Report Post »Xcori8r
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:59pmHmmm.. Who’s the jackwagon now?
Report Post »tgarrett369
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:02pmyou mamby pamby!!! what a wussy! never apologize to obama. look what he has said about us and done to us.
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:02pm@COBRA BLUE
Report Post »The very definition of “American Exceptionalism” is that men and women stand together with great conviction for what is honest, true, honorable, and worthy of sacrifice. This is what has always made America a great nation. I whole-heartedly agree that Americans must not compromise on truth and honor. If something is broken in America, let us fix it the right way. That is why we were founded as a “Nation for the people, by the people, and of the people”. If toes get stepped on, so be it…..better that than to lose our self-respect for ourselves and our country…..
ShineTheLightBrighter
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:05pmI don’t think the apology had anything to do with Geico, I think it came from the Marines and Toys for Tots. It is really not appropriate to malign the President/Commnder in Cheif at this type of fund raising event. RL knew it, knows it and is Marine enough to admit it. If I had a buck for every stupid thing I uttered, I might be able to retire by now. Apology accepted now get back out there and give them hell Ermey, Oorah from a former Marine.
Mustangdave
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:11pmIf memory serves…I think R Lee was an Obama supporter…do I sense a bit of disillusionment….or saving face?
patriot308
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:11pmNEVER say your sorry; It’s a sign of weakness! Doesn’t he watch yoda gibbs?
Ken
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:19pmAww lighten up, ya jackwagon!
Report Post »Atrocities
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:24pm“And to think I asked my wife to get a Geico quote BECAUSE of his initial comments. Forget it now. Going to keep my current insurance.”
I regret that I did this as well. If Geico hires a man of his caliber for what he brings to their brand, then fires him for exercising his brand character, then they should be dumped by every American who cares enough about this nation to value the truth behind his words.
Report Post »ozz
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:24pmIf they fire him we should boycott Geico. I am disappoint in him for backing down. The left control of corporate America needs to be countered.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:24pm“It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.”
As quoted in U.S. Navy’s Chips Ahoy magazine (July 1986)
Rear Admiral Grace Hopper (9 December 1906 – 1 January 1992) was a U.S. Naval officer, and an early computer programmer. She was the developer of the first compiler for a computer programming language; at the end of her service she was the oldest serving officer in the United States Navy.
I think those who have a “voice” should continue to speak .. just appologize after!
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:29pmNOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! R LEE!
…what probably happened here was his agent got ahold of him and sais “Do you ever want to work again?”
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:32pmWhere are all the men????????????????
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:42pmwait, we all know Ermey…. you know the obama admin must have seriously leaned on him, he’d never back down otherwise. maybe he was threatened with an audit or losing his pension etc etc. that‘d be so like obama’s thugs. maybe his family was threatened with audits etc by the obamaites.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:50pmFreakin’ wimp.
And I don’t particularly care the reason for the retraction/apology. If a man speaks the earnest truth, there is never a reason to apologize for it.
Rn mom
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:03pmDon’t worry Sergent Emrey- I accept your apology… wink, wink.
Report Post »jgeezy
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:04pmI would have more respect for Obama and his administration if they would just admit they wanted socialism. Just admit, stop deceiving people.
http://grumpypolitics.wordpress.com/
Report Post »Redd
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:21pmThe color of Ermey’s yellowbelly makes me sad.
Report Post »*************************
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:26pmThe Gunny: “I regret that I delivered a monologue that was inappropriately critical of the President.”
That’s interesting. Do you know what makes me sad?
YOU DO! Maybe we should chug on over to mamby-pamby land where maybe we can find some self-confidence for you, you jack-wagon!
Tissue? (Cry baby.)
R. Lee Ermey Geico Commerical
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APwfZYO1di4
“Oh. A wed wose. How wo-mantic.” -Lili Von Shtupp, Blazing Saddles
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:47pm@Cobra
Your looking at this the wrong way and its harder to see if you have not actually served in the Armed Forces, understand the culture of respect for authority all the way up the chain. Gunny’s criticism is his own but he is a famous Former Marine personality and that carrys weight right over to the actual Marines serving under orders by this president. Gunny realizing this blurring of the lines apologizes for this reason alone. He based it on Emotional outburst (thats the clever part) because this is what ******** do and then they never apologize. So he in my opinion has created a real win-win by setting the example of apologizing for his emotional outburst against the president and showing the Marines what he said was out of line. This applys also to the other Armed services of course. I think this makes him a bigger man not lesser in my eyes and I hope other can see the beauty of the art of making an apology. You never see this done on the left. Esp when they constantly had emotional outbursts backed with hate and misinformation regarding Bush.
Report Post »Tony
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:47pmI read the words of a man of honor honestly expressing regrets for making ill timed (but true) statements that he felt were harmful to the children’s cause. He apparently felt his ill timed comments had brought dishonor to his beloved Marine Corp and for that he regretted and apologized.
God bless you Gunny! We have all come up short in a fallen world …But we have forgiveness from the ONE who counts!
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:49pmSome are looking at this the wrong way and its harder to see if you have not actually served in the Armed Forces, understand the culture of respect for authority all the way up the chain. Gunny’s criticism is his own but he is a famous Former Marine personality and that carrys weight right over to the actual Marines serving under orders by this president. Gunny realizing this blurring of the lines apologizes for this reason alone. He based it on Emotional outburst (thats the clever part) because this is what ******** do and then they never apologize. So he in my opinion has created a real win-win by setting the example of apologizing for his emotional outburst against the president and showing the Marines what he said was out of line. This applys also to the other Armed services of course. I think this makes him a bigger man not lesser in my eyes and I hope other can see the beauty of the art of making an apology. You never see this done on the left. Esp when they constantly had emotional outbursts backed with hate and misinformation regarding Bush.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:52pmSad. Where are the men with spine in America? Money talks doesn’t it, R. Lee?
Report Post »hickoryrat
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:13pmI guess money is more important than Honor.
Report Post »Did your guts fall down your leg Gunny
DagneyT
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:17pmGeico is an acronym for Government Employee’s Insurance Company. Be aware of who they are, but enjoy the genius that is their advertising company!
Report Post »Chris G
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:48pmI just e-mailed him, telling him that his apologizing for telling the TRUTH about the Obama Administration made me sadder than the color yellow ever would.
Report Post »nptden
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:00pmStick to your guns, gunney….Up their asses….You said what is true….SUCK it up….Now we we will see what your really made of…..kissing ass for a job?….or standing Tall….You go the Namby Pamby route you can kiss your respect from Marines aside. What matters more to you….we will see. Semper-Fi.
Report Post »StMichelob
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:21pmI hold him totally and faithfully at his word that his apology was everything he said it was. A Marine isn’t going to packpedal just for money, as our INTEGRITY is our mainstay tenent that we hold most faithfully. I don‘t think he gives a rat’s ass what GEICO thinks of his statement, and was just being passionate in his speach that he gave. Obama and his ilk ARE the reason the economy sucks, and the reason toys for tots donations are down. DO NOT judge this man based on the opinions of others, judge him as an Honorable Marine, and one who deserves better than to be lumped in with normal civilians.
Semper Fi, Gunny! We love you, Brother!
Report Post »Major Infidel
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:24pmQuite the cowardly move for a Marine. I expected more from the old man.
I guess The Gunny and Tucker decided to take a trip to mamby pamby land together.
What a shame.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:27pmNever surrender, never retreat, never apologize Gunny…..Semper Fi!!!
Report Post »StMichelob
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:34pm@ CHIEFGEORGE Now, I ain’t gay, but I would marry you ala “Ben Affleck/Matt Damon hetero-life-partner” If you wanted. I LOVE YOU MAN! Awesome rebuttal for those in here talking trash about The Gunny.
Report Post »“Forgive them Lord, for they know not what they do”
If you were EVER a Marine, you would KNOW this isn’t being said from fear of losing a job.
To take a lesson from the left-posting huffers, “Do your homework before you post on something you know NOTHING about!”
untameable-kate
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:43pmOK, thank you StMichelob, your comment made me go back and read the post by ChiefGeorge. I haven’t served and his post makes alot of sense
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:21pmHey Gunny!
Maybe you could head on over to mamby pamby land where maybe you could find some self confidence for yourself!! YOU JACKWAGON!!!
Man up Gunny!!!………When your right your right!!!…….You been in show biz too long!
Report Post »StMichelob
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:28pmUNTAMABLE….but MY posts didn’t? (Sad face emote)
Report Post »MHP
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:35pmR. Lee Ermey as Press Secretary
from his forum:
Enjoy everybody. This is funnier than hell.
http://www.rleeermey.org/viewtopic.php?t=4294
Report Post »suttonea76
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:46pmAll I can say is that this doesn’t mean anything. Ermey still cannot stand Obama and this was probably a ploy to not take the spotlight away from the program. For the sake of the program he did the right thing and he knows that the Marine Corps falls under the president and no tolerance of disrespect should be warranted towards their president regardless if he is a douchebag. The Marine Corps will be here long after BO is dead and gone and God Bless that! If you want something talked about and deliberated over forever, talk to a Congressman, if you want it fixed and done the right way, WATCH a Marine. Freedom is usually provided by the ones who actually appreciate it the most.
Semper Fi
Devil Dog since ‘94
Report Post »DisillusionedDaily
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:55pmI am quite sure his loyality to the Corps had more to do with the apology than anything else. He spoke out at an event sponsored by the USMC and embarrassed the Corps, therefore an apology is in order.
Report Post »StMichelob
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:02pmSemper Fi, SUTTON…and to all my other brothers posting on here, who seem to be the only ones who have GySgt Ermy’s back (CHIEFGEORGE the civilian exception to still having his back)
Report Post »Curator_JDR
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:14pmDon’t Apologize. You are upholding the constitution, Obama is NOT. This hilarious short animated feature exposes the Progressives with BIG TIME HUMOR http://www.marcrubin.com/hairmerica.ivnu
Report Post »blkold7
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:00pmDude ALL-TALK
now that you BACK-TRACKED
You will be known as a CANDYAZZ
Report Post »ilovethiscountry
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:20pmI have heard that GEICO stands for Government Employees Insurance Company. If this is true, they would fire him for saying such things.
Report Post »Sam I am
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 9:15pmNever apologize for telling the truth.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 9:22pmSemper Fi, Gunny. I still believe in you and wish you all the best. Guess the truth really hurts those progressive, Marxist, socialists and you hit a nerve with them. I’m sure they put a lot of pressure on you, but you will rise to the occasion and overcome. Keep the faith my fellow Marine.
Report Post »CYCLONE
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 10:10pm… something is not right here…. something is not right… I hope and pray for this man… because it is obvious that he is going to have to eat his words on purpose, forever…. this is a poison you don’t want to drink SIR…and I wish you could splash it back in the face of this crack-smoking maggot….God Bless You !!!….and keep the boots on… we may really need you….
Semper Fi
Report Post »ProgressivesArePoison
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 10:47pmFear of King Obama’s wrath is what caused Ermey to apologize. What a sell-out, just so he’ll get some work in Hollywood. THAT‘S what’s wrong with America, and that’s how King Obama wants it. I say, “F” THAT. Speak the truth, regardless of the consequences.
Report Post »quiet little lamb
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 11:37pmhe probably did it to secure movie roles and commercial deals. statement like that is death in hollywood. he meant what he said. and i respect him for it.
Report Post »ihveit
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 11:47pmihv it makes me sick to see people bowing down to that gay communist obama..
if you cant say it and stand your ground keep your mouth shut..
if i were to come face to face with that facist i would give him a piece of my mind and NEVER apologize..
PRAISE GOD FOR THOSE LIKE LAKIN A TRUE protector of freedom
Report Post »GEW
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:31am…damn another one bites the dust. as my FBI friend says “everyone, I mean everyone has their price!”
Report Post »Lantern
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:35amHey, a man’s gotta work. Geico should be getting some phone calls and letters supporting Gunny, though.
Report Post »Sarge3030
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:54amSad but true. Money talks BS walks when it comes to your pay check. Now think about this, this
Report Post »person has worked all his life to be a hard core soldier personalty,and you bought it, imagine your politicians you like alot, Sara Palin, John bohner, and Chris Christie. Take it a step further to your talk show host as well. The point is trust yourselfs. dont put these loosers up on a throne because you like what they say, They know what to say to make you look to them for your views and beliefs. Stand on your own two feet and make your own way in this life, not thiers.
faithaz
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:56amGieco Sucks! anyways they are too Expensive!!! and they are not all that and a bag of chips ha ha ha ha ha!
Report Post »UrsaMajor
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:14amWhatever the reason, I think Ermy showed class. Even though I completely agree with his opinion of Obama, “Toys for Tots” should be politics free.
EVERYTHING doesn’t have to be about politics. That’s what Progressives do.
Report Post »UrsaMajor
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:21am“Will the REAL men please stand…AND REMAIN STANDING.”
He WAS being a real man… a real Marine… a real Conservative…. and a real American! Only mamby-pamby, dope-smoking, maggot-infested, Hollywood hippy Progressives take an event like Toys for Tots and politicize it.
The fact that his plea and Obama criticism convinced me to go out and buy more toys for the Marines than I did last year is irrelevant. :D
Report Post »captaincrunch
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:53amI still respect ‘The Gunny”
However I wish he would have ‘stood his ground” and not backed down from his comments. Doctor Martin Luther King stood his ground against tyranny and so did many others throughout history.
Report Post »kreese
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:44amAFISHFARTED:
You said it very well.
When will the military leaders stand up and say enough is enough? They are more worried about their careers than the fate of this country.
Report Post »btwhitehurst
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:57amR Lee is being attacked on Twitter. I suspect it’s a liberal organized attack. Tweet your support to this Conservative Icon who has backslid into jackwagon-ness. @RLeeErmey
Report Post »BLEMON01
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:41amReminds of the back-peddling Patton had to do when he slapped a PTSD soldier.
Report Post »titan
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:20pmthis comes down to either your beliefs or money and i guess we see which one won out. sad sad sad :(
Report Post »Tex Expatriate
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:54pmI’m with you. Evidently the good Gunny is a phony. You never apologize for telling the truth.
Report Post »ALF
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:35pmI am glad to be ARMY.
Report Post »R. Wirz von Urikon
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:10pmI understand the practical reasons for apologizing; however, he should feel free to express them if they are true. He fought for that in the Marines not only for us, but for him as well. NEVER APOLOGIZE TO A LIBERAL. THEY DESERVE TO HEAR THE TRUTH AS MUCH AS WE DO!
Report Post »Blazergirl
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:18pmDaggumitt, They got to Gunny too! Must have been pretty serious for him to have retreated like he did. Too bad Geico didn’t have the gumption to stand by him. Think of all the free publicity they could of had. Think of hundred of thousands of Patriots that would have switched to Geico had they fought for Gunny. Obviously Geico is a mamby- pamby progressive company! I won’t ever go to Geico.
Report Post »chasbronson
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:26pmReminds me of the Andy Griffith commercials and invation of the body snatchers.The liberals got Ermey too.
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