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MSNBC Host Attempts Apology for Dissing Use of ‘Heroes’ to Describe America’s Fallen Servicemembers

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NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC host Chris Hayes says he’s sorry for his comments about his discomfort with the use of the word “heroes” to describe fallen soldiers.

MSNBC Host Chris Hayes Attempts Apology for Dissing Use of Heroes to Describe Americas Fallen Service Members

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Hayes made the comments during his show on Sunday, the day before Memorial Day. He was met with a strong backlash, including from a veterans’ group.

Hayes said he was “uncomfortable” with the word because it seemed like a rhetorical device that could justify engaging in more wars.

In a blog post Monday on the show’s website, Hayes apologized for not living up to his own “standards of rigor, respect and empathy.”

MSNBC Host Chris Hayes Attempts Apology for Dissing Use of Heroes to Describe Americas Fallen Service Members

Photo: MSNBC

He says he was trying to discuss the divide between the military and civilians but ended up reinforcing a stereotype of a pundit talking about something he hasn’t experienced.

This is the full statement from Chris Hayes:

On Sunday, in discussing the uses of the word “hero” to describe those members of the armed forces who have given their lives, I don’t think I lived up to the standards of rigor, respect and empathy for those affected by the issues we discuss that I’ve set for myself. I am deeply sorry for that.

As many have rightly pointed out, it’s very easy for me, a TV host, to opine about the people who fight our wars, having never dodged a bullet or guarded a post or walked a mile in their boots. Of course, that is true of the overwhelming majority of our nation’s citizens as a whole. One of the points made during Sunday’s show was just how removed most Americans are from the wars we fight, how small a percentage of our population is asked to shoulder the entire burden and how easy it becomes to never read the names of those who are wounded and fight and die, to not ask questions about the direction of our strategy in Afghanistan, and to assuage our own collective guilt about this disconnect with a pro-forma ritual that we observe briefly before returning to our barbecues.

But in seeking to discuss the civilian-military divide and the social distance between those who fight and those who don’t, I ended up reinforcing it, conforming to a stereotype of a removed pundit whose views are not anchored in the very real and very wrenching experience of this long decade of war. And for that I am truly sorry.

 

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  • FlowerBell
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:43am

    Liberals spend a good portion of their lives apologizing for and explaining away their atrocious comments and behavior. A churlish bunch.

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    • Quack Addict
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:59am

      Another ******* disrespecting the men and women who died to secure their freedoms. It makes me sick.

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    • RLTW
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 2:23am

      As we say in the Army, “the max effective range of an excuse is 0meters” also I would say those Americans that don’t share our pain from personal knowledge share it from virtue and empathy because they have an imagination for what we go through and willingly choose to feel and share our pain.

      You sir, are a guttersnipe who is not and will not ever be man enough to walk in the boots of a military man or women.

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    • milez5
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 3:32am

      While he said it inartfully, Hayes makes a good point. Most of the wars that the USA fought during the past century and including this century were pointless, such as WWI and while one might give a pass to WWII there are those who believe it might have been avoided. Korea and Vietnam were a waste while Desert storm was an oil war that needed to be fought. We could ill afford to allow Saddam control over that much oil and so Bush the Elder ordered him out of Kuwait, attacked when he refused to leave and said that the war would end when Iraq pulled her troops out of Kuwait and actually kept his word. There was no need for us to attack Iraq again in 2003 and there is no need for us to remain in Afghanistan. While I would never agree that Obama should be reelected, I do hope that if elected Romney will push back the neocon push for us to invade Iran and Syria for no good reason.

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    • FlatFoot
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 3:35am

      Chris Hayes’ so-called apology seems forced and more like he’s continuing his diatribe and making excuses than sincerely atoning.

      Excuses are like arseholes — everybody’s got one and they all stink.

      M oonbats
      S pouting
      N othing
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    • phil1765
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 4:51am

      milez5
      This story is about an ignorant reporter saying that he wasn’t comfortable calling military personnel who died in said conflicts heroes not whether the government should have ordered said personnel into the war that is another story entirely. We as military members don’t ask to be sent to god forsaken lands to fight we do it on orders from the government that YOU and every other voting citizen elects. You have the freaking idiot hippy ideology going on about the military which is just doing the job that it is ordered to do. You have to seperate the two in your mind.

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    • Ali Bubba
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 5:09am

      You guys realize that wasn’t actually an apology. The uproar is not over the fact that he “opined” about the divide between civilians and the military (trying to soothe his black soul by pointing out that the majority of the country has not served either… which is the equivalent of my three year old saying “daddy he did it too”). The uproar is over the fact that he said that our Fallen Heroes were not in fact heroes… he never retracted or apologized for that statement… he also chose to post the apology online rather than allow his lunatic viewers to see his apology on national television. (all 12 of them)

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    • spikebu
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 5:20am

      Is he blaming his view on whatshisname, the guy that was fired and went to Algore and got fired again? I can’t think of his name. Last paragraph of the article refers to a “removed pundit”.

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    • spikebu
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 5:41am

      Olberman!

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    • Bill Rowland
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 5:54am

      “A small percentage of our population is asked to shoulder the entire burden”.
      That small percentage are all heroes who sacrifice so that people like you can open their mouth and insert both feet. If it wasn’t for those heroes you would not be free to spout your garbage.
      If you want to condemn the wars blame the politicians not the soldiers.
      I was one of those who came back from a war that I didn’t ask for, only to be spit on and called names. My only crime was going where our politicians sent me but the liberals decided that it was the soldiers fault. When people come up to me today and say “Thank you for your service” I say thank you when what I really want to say is where the hell were you in 1972?

      OMG 2012

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    • loriann12
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 5:58am

      @RLTW
      Most Americans can imagine what we who volunteered to serve go through. The Liberal pundits can’t imagine anything outside of their norm. They can‘t understand why we don’t have a draft because what sane person (to them) would volunteer to fight? They must just be blood-thirsty hawks who only want to fight. I learned by joining that some things are worth dieing for. I was never called to make that ultimate sacrifice, because my service was during the cold war, but had I been called upon, I, too, would have given all.

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    • Kevin The Elder
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 5:58am

      Once again I call for congressional hearings of the news media come January 2013 to be aired live. At the same time that evidence is presented by The Media Research Center and others amongst of suppression and distortion of the news, our elected politicians can look at the political make-up of the employee profiles of the likes of MSNBC. The entire public needs to be alerted to the dangers these organizations present to us. As loathsome as this Chris Hayes is, he is only but one in the cesspool of leftwing media. The question is will there be a politician brave enough to join in this call?

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    • spikebu
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 6:02am

      Does anybody remember Roseanne Roseanna Danna? Never mind.

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    • LIBSALWAYSLIE
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 6:23am

      Liberals like this idiot do not belong in the news business. What a total liberal jerk. I don’t accept his apology because its fake. He meant what he said and only apologized because of the backlash. Liberals are disgusting and pathetic.

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    • HKS
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 6:39am

      Well it is NBC, one would expect the radicals to be there and from that window, no surprise here.

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    • starman70
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 6:45am

      ANOTHER GOOD REASON TO NEVER WATCH MSNBC!

      Why any reputable corporation of business would waste their advertising dollars buying time on MSNBC is beyond me. They are all a bunch of America haters and anti capitalist far left nitwits.

      This looney bin “Reporter” is a prime example of the left’s disdain for those who fought and died to preserve our freedom. In my humble opinion, his “Apology” is just a hollow and meaningless exercise forced upon him by his superiors who fear the loss of more viewers and lost revenue from advertisers.

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    • spikebu
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 6:56am

      @Bill Rowland…in 1972 I was 9 years old and had no concept of war. Heard my parents talk about it, but not enough to grasp it. They didn’t want me to know. News came on at 10pm, I was in bed. My Father was ex-Navy. I was taught to be respectful of anybody in the service, especially combatants. I’m deeply sorry if I offend you. My thanks are profoundly sincere.

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    • DoomsdayProphet
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:02am

      seems to me this guy makes this mistake upon mouth opening. you cannot discuss anything when you do not know anything. msnbc is ideal for this chowder head.

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    • Baddoggy
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:11am

      I put down my BBQ fork and just picked up my pitchfork. FUMSNBC

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    • GeorgieJo
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:24am

      Seems to me the Liberal-Progressives have moved from the AGE of Aquarious to the AGE OF APOLOGY

      OMG 2012

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    • disenlightened
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:57am

      Rachel Maddow and Chris Hayes are twins…very confused twins.

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    • majasdad
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:16am

      @MILEZ5
      Well said.

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    • americansfightingforcommonsense
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:19am

      This guy is a sad case for a man. He should be fired and never have the ability to spew his ignorant voice across the PUBLIC airwaves again. Same with all of MSNBC! They are all hypocritical losers.

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    • cosette
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:25am

      Apology not accepted you incredible boor. Rot in hell.

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:26am

      Okay, just ask yourself, did you know who Chris Hayes was before this story, or for that matter had you ever even heard of him before? He has accomplished what he really wanted and felt that he needed. His name is now almost a household commodity. And, he now has his “street cred” amongst his crowd. To these clowns, any publicity is good publicity. BSNBCers across the nation will be proud…87 of them.

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    • 666Sucks
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:26am

      Love the hidden bible reference!

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    • samnjoeysgrama
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:30am

      He is actually saying “Oh my, I’m sorry my comments might affect my job retention. Since people didn’t like it, I will apologize.”

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    • epicwinofgod
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:36am

      Yes. He does. But he fails in mentioning the difference between “hero” and “soldier”. I see WWII Vets being drafted as heroes as they fought the evil of all evils, the Nazi’s. But I sorta have to agree with him to some extent because I see most wars involving the USA as pointless. Revolutionary War, World War are shining examples of what heroes are. Most others aren’t. And especially all the black ops we have no idea about going on… for all the soldiers know they’re killing for more power in the name of a greedy politician.

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    • tradexpertbuysell
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:36am

      Chris,

      Death makes heros even out of cowards that are willing to try and are killed in their efforts! What you’re missing is the God factor.

      Otherwise you would not have made such a brash statement to begin with.

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    • BLACKDIAMONDSKIER
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:43am

      “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:13

      Teach your children the truth, teach your children the meaning of memorial day, and teach them about the tremendous amount of love and honor it requires to leave your family and serve in the military. Character often leads a person to take action. Action sometimes results in honor although sometimes it leads to disgrace and dishonor. MSNBC…..your actions have led you on a road that is filled with disgrace.

      Regarding the apology….I think Abraham Lincoln said it best…”If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem.”

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    • jakartaman
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:46am

      I don’t want or accept this “man’s” apology.
      His original remarks are his true feelings – He is a waste of humanity and
      If this “station” had ANY honor he would be fired – period!

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    • libertarian28
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:09am

      Looks like Rachel Maddow finally got that sister he always wanted

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    • marchon
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:14am

      Sort of apologizing. Sort of explaining things away. Careful never to take responsibility – remember, he simply failed to meet his own ‘bar’ of what’s acceptable. Responsibility must be skirted, shifted away, deflected onto an ‘even more guilty collective society’, for which he and the left of course are ‘above’. I am so over these arrogant, self-agrandized idiots. Degrees are not synonymous with commonsense, compassion, wisdom. He is another of the ‘so smart they’re stupid’ crowd. Vote them out. Shout them down. Stand your ground. Keep speaking out – louder than you

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    • deerfawn
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:18am

      Bill Rowland,”Thank you for your service” I say thank you when what I really want to say is where the hell were you in 1972″

      I was holding my daddies hand after he came back from the same war. I remember him not being able to wear his uniform openly. It was a truly sad time in our history.

      Thank you for your service and thank you to all those who suffered so atrociously upon their return.

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    • dataweaver
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:23am

      @Bill Rowland: “Where the hell were you in 1972?” In my case, I was kind of preoccupied with being born. I’m 40 years old, you see. In fact, anyone who isn‘t in their late 50’s or older now was very likely not old enough to be aware of politics back in ‘72, let alone in a position to condemn or praise our troops for their actions as they returned home from the Vietnam War. Please bear that in mind the next time someone thanks you for your service: chances are that unless they’re retirement age or close to it, they _couldn’t_ thank you back then when you really needed it.

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    • Unix
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:32am

      Sorry, too late commie! We know you don’t really mean it anyway, as you were instructed to recant, and thus it is not sincere. GTH.

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    • Sevlar
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 10:06am

      While this lib was so far off base with his rediculous comments I can at least give him credit for what seems to be a heartfelt apology. On the few times Libs actually get called out for the things they say you tend to get a half hearted apology saying something like “I mispoke” instead of any showing of true remorse. This guy at least gave a legnthy statement that really seemed to be genuin. Since its such a rare occurence to see a lib give a real apology I will have to say to this guy….. Apology accepted.

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    • JRook
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 10:34am

      So what do we make of the conservatives who rarely apologize for their misrepresentations and mistakes. As noted by Vietnam and the court marshal of 2nd. Lt. Calley not all wars honor America or the military and not all soldiers are heroes. And it is the hypocrisy of the court marshal of Lt. Calley while we were bombing Hanoi every night and killing civilians that should have us constantly reexamining the destructiveness and moral repulsiveness of war. A repulsiveness that hinges greatly on who is the aggressor vs. the defender and what is the context and motivations behind the conflict.
      The liberation of Kuwait is perhaps on one end of the scale while the Crusades are on the other. If you need help figuring which one is on the positive end and which is on the negative end, you are part of a bigger problem.

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    • aragona
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 10:40am

      That’s an apology? Seems more like a dig at everyone else.

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    • docgreen
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 10:46am

      Did anyone else write a letter to MSNBC? I did and I ripped on everything! I think they call it “I ripped them a new A_shole”, As far as this POS saying he’s sorry. Too F_ing late! This POS needs to be fired and rid of. He’s No different than obama. They speak out of both sides of their mouth with a forked tongue! Too little too late!.. Again, I’d like to thank the Military, Past and Present for everything they do, everything they have sacrificed and everything they may sacrifice in the future! God Bless and God Speed for all of you!…

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    • rangerp
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 10:55am

      FlowerBell

      Churlish is a good word, and describes the MSNBC crowd well. It is a word that should be used more often.

      Perhaps this Chris Hayes will get drunk, and have a heart attack.

      I hear that Chris Hayes is a sodomite, so unlike some other churlish men in history, he will not have a smoking hot wife worthy of marriage (if he drops dead) for someone of character

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    • LaBelle
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 10:56am

      He looks like Rachael Maddow.

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 11:02am

      Too late! The only times these idiots are sorry is when their own kind disagrees with them, and THEIR OWN KIND, I MEAN, leftist progressives. Here’s a new word for ya all:

      Ineptocracy (a leftist, progressive new word)
      (in-ep-toc’-ra-cy) – a system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed, are rewarded with goods and services paid for? by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers.

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 11:31am

      This is one of the very few articles the Blaze bothered to post for the Memorial Day weekend, and it does little to show Glenn’s deep respect for the Veterans and Active Duty. Instead (to be derisive and divisive) this article pointlessly promotes a prissy puss e with no prior service. Not too elevating!

      LTColonelP, how did you spend the Memorial Day weekend? Did you have duty? Please elevate the conversation and Cheer us up a bit! Thanks for your service.

      POW MIA recognition 2012

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    • dmerwin
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 11:57am

      One thing is certain Chris Hayes is NO hero.

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    • rangerp
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 11:58am

      MONCINE

      I believe there are three or four other Memorial Day stories on the blaze.

      We had an outstanding weekend. We prefer to observe Memorial Day, and not celebrate it. We went to church as normal on Sunday, and heard a very good message from a missionary to Panama. On Monday we read aloud In Flanders Fields (as a family), and discussed WWII a bit (My grandfather was a WWII vet and silver star recipient).

      I had a four day weekend, and was also able to take my girls swimming and fishing on Saturday. I was also able to get in a good bit of rifle practice in preparation for the National Match Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio. The competitions are coming up quick (end of July), and I need to get in all the practice I can.

      thanks for asking, and I hope you had a good weekend as well.

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    • dmerwin
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 12:00pm

      libertarian28
      Nice, perfectly said.

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 12:15pm

      LTColonelP said, “I believe there are three or four other Memorial Day stories on the blaze (sic).”

      Glad you observed the day, we spent the weekend in the heart of it, with Rolling Thunder, some get together and some reflective moments at the memorials. And, we managed to attend some of the many activities that were never mentioned on the Blaze, or mentioned out of context or in passing in those 3 or 4 other articles.

      We had to go the Daily Caller, Washington Times and Fox to see news reports of the National events and ceremonies themselves, instead of focusing in on “hecklers” stories! LOL

      POW MIA never forget

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 12:39pm

      The mask fell off Chris Hayes and now he’s scrambling to put it back on.

      The American left has an innate contempt for the U.S. military. They have been brought to dislike the U.S. military by their indoctrinators in colleges, high schools, etc. This is why Hayes couldn’t bring himself to call anyone in the U.S. military a hero.

      The cliches and platitudes are abundant in Hayes’ words- “dodged a bullet”, “guarded a post”, “rescuing fellow soldiers..things like that”. Clearly Hayes is utterly bereft of any understanding of the military.

      And in a window into how the American left truly thinks and operates….Hayes suggested removing the word “hero” when discussing the military and using a leftist approved replacement that takes away the aspect of noble sacrifice and replaces it with “neutral” word. How many times have we seen the left do this kind of thing? “Foetus” instead of child. “Women’s rights“ instead of ”free” contraception. “Bullying” and “experimenting” to insinuate acceptance of homosexual practices to children. Observing Hayes is like a “101” course in leftist tactics and thought.

      But why did Hayes appear to apologise? The American left has to work itself onto the public psyche. It cannot just throw itself openly into the national conversation because their views and aspirations are counter to the values and aspirations of the American people. Like Obama “not” being a socialist, while attending socialist

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 12:42pm

      “we” MONICNE/ENCINOM./SLEAZY HIPPO? You must be talking about your multiple personalities again.

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:08pm

      Sorry for the interruption, had to break for a few…

      Glad you had the weekend off, a lot of active duty at various duty stations had to officially participate in ceremonial activity over the weekend so you lucked out and had time to just relax!

      And have fun getting ready for the National Match Championships! Reloading costs alone must be considerable! Are you in multiple events? Pistol or Vintage Rifle? Or Sniper Team? Are you on an Army Team? Does the Army offset your fees and pay fro your lodging or per Diem? This could cost a fortune if you are there for the whole thing.

      You are so fortunate to be able to participate in this Olympic event! We civilians are respectfully jealous! Good on you.

      BTW the Daily Caller is giving away one “2nd amendment”custom engraved S&W .40* handgun a week until November 2nd. (* or go 9mm)

      POW MIA

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    • ICEDRAGONNITE
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 2:12pm

      If he were a man he would not hav made those preposterous statements in thee first place. He put his mouth and feelings and self worth ahead of the Hero’s of this nation. Fire this debased piece of human fecal material.

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    • SLOWBIDEN
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 4:15pm

      Apology not accepted

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    • tomf301
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 4:53pm

      To Milez5 – “Most of the wars that the USA fought during the past century and including this century were pointless”, really? So you would be OK with Nazi Germany ruling the world? Tell that to the South Koreans, and the Kuwaitis. You are painting with too broad a brush, and your comment is more emotional opinion and political posturing than it is history or fact.

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    • jerimiah41
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 5:50pm

      These leftists always apologize after they get bombarded with those that would disagree. I do not accept his apology. I would love to know where he gets there is a division between the people and the military. There is only a division between the likes of people like him(those on the left) and there is no division between Americans and the military. We love them and the sacrficie they make for their country and I feel bad who they have for a chain of command these days. God Bless them

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    • rangerp
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 6:09pm

      MONICNE

      Nope, not on a team, and I do not represent the Army when I compete. I shoot like a regular civilian. I am no pro, but it is a good hobby, and coincides with Army training.

      It is not all that expensive if you reload. Once you pay the initial cost of rifle, coat, stool, spotting scope, then you just have to pay the gas to get to competitions, and provide the ammo.

      The nationals and some of the other matches are a great events I enjoy small bore, pistol, high power rifle, 1000 yard open sight, action shooting. I do not do any trap or skeet, but shoot just about any competition I can get in.

      Generaly you get a very patriotic and conservative crowd that shows up to these events. It is something else, when a fourteen year old girl with purple hair, beats you at the 600 yard line.

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    • edmundburk
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:05pm

      @BILL ROWLAND- I would like to thank yuou for your service, I am an Army vet (86-89) and my uncle
      was in Vietnam and I have nothing but love and respect for our vets. As for the commintator, he’s from MSNBC what do you expect?

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    • dmar003
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:23pm

      If he does not think the falllen are hero’s maybe he should go to one of the vietnam wall and actually look all that have given their lives to keep america free

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    • EaglePeak1
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:35pm

      On a day that was created to say “Thank You” to the soldiers who are ALWAYS THERE to preserve our rights, (including the freedom of liberal schmucks to talk trash about REAL heroes), that’s the time he chooses to air this leftist bull—t?! Somebody need o explain to this ungrateful jackass that whether or not he agrees with a military action, the reason he has the ability to put a greenpeace sticker on his Prius is becaue American soldiers gave their all to preserve freedom… and were proud to do it. That’s a hero by any standard.

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    • dawgGoodie
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:37pm

      When they are caught at what they are doing by decent people, they back up. They are bullies.

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    • armyofnibiru
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 12:22am

      respect the dead.they have given all they can.when my uncle passed,my cousin joked about her dad as sa cheapskate. I told her thats what he was in life a pennypincher.now we must remember him as frugal.rest in peace Joe cleary.

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    • Sci
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 12:31am

      I totally agree and I will add that they stray so far from the truth, they lose track of what it is.

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    • BrownWaterVet
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 1:00am

      Bill Rowland:

      Thank you for your service, sir. I was in Cua Viet from 1-3-68 to 8-19-69. I know your pain. I know your ‘where were you in ’72″ comment is intended to those of our age group & I tend to agree, particularly with members of congress. After visiting vet’s graves on Memorial day I went to a BBQ at a local biker bar. I could not believe the number of men in our age group that came up and said thank you to me for my service. When asked about their service, they would mostly look at the ground & say they were not vet’s. We Vietnam vet’s are becoming fewer & fewer. God’s Peace, sir.

      Jrook:
      Crew you!

      Semper Fortis

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 10:16am

      Major, you are just too modest! Of course that is a hardship if the Army won’t pay for precision loads, and you are recycling old brass. Depending on the event (600 foot?) where homemade ammo can affect your ultra-competitive scores, unless you have lots of precision reload equipment and proper bullets. Do you melt your own lead? And it takes time away from the base, so you need to burn precious leave hours. Also, are you using an Army trained spotter? That would help, I bet?

      Do you ever have to stay overnight? What is the locality like? Is it an interesting place for non-shooters and family? Do you bring the whole family to Ohio with you?

      We all admire your personal dedication to your self-funded hobby!

      I’ll bet your daughters Girl Scout Troop considered you one of the coolest parent – especially if you spend some time as a shooting safety and skills instructor for them! They are blessed.

      POW/MIA – Get them Home

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    • galensdad
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 10:34am

      It is folks like MILEZ5 that give idiocy the bad reputation that it has. WWII could have been avoided? Tell us how MILEZ5! Anencephalics such MILEZ5 should not be allowed to have computers, cars, guns knives, alcohol, pencils, pens and paper. Scandalous stupidity!

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    • Guardog44
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 10:41am

      Sounds like more leftist hate speech to me. Why is he not in the unemployment line.

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    • Hollywood
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 3:53pm

      Spare the ROD, spoil the child. What a FRUIT. Cowards want to please their MASTERS, as they have NOTHING inside ot themselves, to DRAW on. Words like COURAGE, Sacrifice,SELFLESSNESS, are not terms with which they will EVER become familiar. TRUE EFFEMINATE coward, this joker!

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    • Freedom.Fighter
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 6:01pm

      I joined the Army to defend Americans’ frredoms (or so I thought). Yet, when someone expresses their discontent with the way things are going and our lust for never-ending war, we shut them up. We NEED more people, especially veterans to voice their feelings for war. I could never say that averyone who goes and fights for an unworthy cause is a hero either. It is in one’s own opinion whether or not something is a worthy cause. I NEVER felt that I was fighting for something worthy. In fact, almost everyone I know that has come back has regrets and doubts for the reasons they went.

      Not EVERYONE wearing a uniform is a hero. I know some that are heroes. Very few since being a hero is not some simple thing you can be by simply putting on a change of clothes. I also know many who wear the uniform that are despicable human beings. The sad part is that I have come across more of those in the military than heroes.

      Also, keep in mind that we haven’t decalred war on anyone since 1945. There’s a fact our Drill Sergeants and recruiters left out yet we swore to uphold the Constitution. So instead of shouting him down like a bunch of OWS protesters, how about you support his right to express discontent with the way our country has been doing business.

      I‘m sure I’ll be shouted down in here now too.

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    • slkgej6
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 8:01pm

      JROOK, read history closer. We were NOT permitted to bomb Hanoi until much later in the war. Even after a major campaign, Johnson backed off and allowed the Soviets to construct the most formidable SAM cordon in history; THEN he sent in pilots, resulting in the worst kills of the war. This is the result of liberal thought trumping reality on the ground. We lost Vietnam because we weren’t allowed to touch targets of importance and Hanoi was off limits because Johnson and McNamara were terrified that if we actually wiped out Hanoi, it might upset the peace negotiations. They must have been laughing at the stupidity that allowed the passive-aggressive liberal response to the war. I very much agree with you that there are wars that are not worth fighting. But there are too many people in this country who believe that if we just threw down our weapons, the world would like us. Negotiation is only effective from a position of strength, not weakness. Obama’s brand of Communism rewards dictators and punishes their victims. MSNBC just can’t help themselves. I applaud Mr Hayes effort to apologize but it would be foolish to think it was out of remorse. Those of us who have served will defend his right to be an ass, but we sure don‘t have to think that he’s cool for being willing to be an ass.

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    • rangerp
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 8:11pm

      MONCINE

      Once fired brass is more accurate than new brass. It is called fire forming. High Power Rifle shooters generally buy bullets, I do not know anyone that makes their own. Generally most folks now shoot ARs, and only a few shoot the old M14/M1a or M1 Garand. The black gun shooters generally use a Hornady 75 grain or a Sierra 77 grain HPBT for the 200 and 300 Yards. At the 600 yards (not feet) I use a 80 grain berger bullet. You have to hand load them individually, as they are too long for being fed into a magazine.

      My girls are not scouts, but they are shooters.

      There is much to do in the Camp Perry, Ohio area. Port Clinton is a quaint little town that comes alive during the competition. It sits right on Lake Erie, so there is swimming, boating, and an Island not to far out for the party folks and drinkers (not I).

      Cedar Point Amusement Park is one of the best in the nation, and is close, and has motels where family can stay, while shoters compete.

      No spotter in high power, you spot on your own. There are more civillians at Perry, then military. It is run by the Civilan Marksmanship Program (CMP).. CMP was Teddy Roosevelts idea, He believe that with a small standing Army, it is good to have civilians trained with the modern service rifle. In the time of war, the nations will have a stable of shootersy ready.

      the real skill at shooting Perry, is calling wind. A ten mile per hour wind at 600 yards, will push your bullet three feet of poi

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 8:58pm

      P!

      You seem like a good Kentucky windage shot like sergeant York, LOL!

      But you still have not revealed how much money it would cost to participate or even observe the matches. A fair estimate would help us decide whether to attend! Are you available for autographs?

      Thanks ((big hugs to your daughters and patient wife))

      POW-MIA NEVER HAVE A NICE DAY

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    • rangerp
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 10:06pm

      Moncine

      I can guarantee, there will be no lines at Camp Perry to get a John Hancock from Ranger Pete. I would be hard to find amongst the couple thousand people anyhow. If one were to want an autograph, I would suggest one from SGT Sherri Gallagher from the Army Marksmanship unit, or perhaps SFC Grant Singley from the same unit. They are tops in the nations. SGT Gallagher holds national records, and Singley is one of the most dominant high power shooters in the history of the sport. If one were to want a signature from a civilian, I would recommend David Tubb. He is another top in the world shooter. I consider it humbling just to stand in the same range as these folks.

      Watching the matches is free. If one wanted to compete, it only cost chump change to enter the matches, and you can register online http://www.odcmp.com/NM.htm or you can show up and register.

      The real cost is equipment. If one were to actually be competitive, you would have to dump around a grand on a rock river or armalite national match rifle, a shooting mat ($80), a spotting scope and tripod ($400 for cheap one), a shooting stool ($100) a shooting coat and glove ($300), a shooting sling ($60), and ammo. You can buy everything right at Perry on vendor row, but you would not have your zeros for 200, 300, and 600 yards.

      You can find all of this stuff on Creedmore Sports page. I am sure there is a range in your neck of the woods that does CMP and NRA matches. Great place to lear

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    • rangerp
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 10:23pm

      Moncine

      Oh yea, if I relied on Kentucky windage, I might end up slingling lead toward Kentucky.

      Take the distance (first digit) multiply by wind speed, and always divide by the constant of 10,and this will give you your Minute of Angle Correction (MOA).. One minute is one inch at one hunderd yards, thus one minute is six inches at six hundred yards. This works fine for 5.56 mm ammo, and will get you close with 7.62 mm (M1A)

      example – you have a 8 mph wind blowing left to right and you are shooting at the 300 yard line.

      (3)00 x 8 = 24 24/10 = 2.4 MOA round to 2.5. My sights are 1/2 MOA per click, thus I would put 5 clicks to the left. If you did not adjust, and just shot at the center of the target, you would be off center by 7.5 in. The X ring is only three inches across

      If the wind is blowing from front left, to rear right at a 45 degree angle,then you take half the correction.

      No wind, means smoke goes directly up, 3-5 mph, and you just can feel it on your face, 5-8 mph and leaves move. 8-10 mph and small trees sway….. or you can look at the range flag and calculate wind, and some of us look through our spotting scope, turn the focus back a quarter turn, and look at the heat mirage, for a very accurate reading. Mirage takes some serious practice though. You can find a diagram that shows range flag angles with coresponding wind speed. You can also drop grass, and divide the angle by four, but that is too much math for Ranger Pet

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    • rangerp
      Posted on May 30, 2012 at 10:34pm

      MONCINE

      If a person wanted to shoot national match for cheap, then shoot national match pistold.

      Then you just drop a grand or so on a hardball .45, or get one built. Les Baer makes a hard ball ready for comp, and I think High Standard makes one real affordable. then you do not need the jacket, sling, mat. scope….. Just grap some ammo, and hit the range./

      One could also get a Beretta 92 (or M9), but very few gunsmiths in the nation can actually build one for a solid comp gun. They put steel inserts on the farme, to run steel on steel between frame and slide. Also add a barrell bushing to tighten things up, along with a trigger job.

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on May 31, 2012 at 9:57am

      Pete, thanks for all the advice and tips, LOL, you are the “rock” of shootists the Blaze.

      I have fond memories of the M14 and .45 ACP and riot gun from my watch standing days (did not have the pleasure of serving under LBJ as you once mentioned, I was Nixon/Ford/Carter/Reagan, LOL). Maybe I should pick up the habit again after my nest is finally empty in 5 years.

      Hope you have fun, I know from personal “training” experience in addition to the months of practicing and conditioning and mental preparations, it takes the support and sacrifice of the whole family and your co-workers to create a champion performance. If you have ever finished well before, I hope you have a personal best. Do well, Rock On!

      a POW-MIA never has a nice day

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  • Paul
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:41am

    God’s Word…

    You’re suppose to forgive 7 x 70 times a day IF they have truly repented, that’s 490 times a day.

    I think “I” have sinned today….

    Stick it pal.

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    • TurboCat
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 2:49am

      How typical of a lib to start out with a humble apology and then ruin it with a false ‘version’ of what they really meant to say. We can see right through that. You should have stopped after the first acknowledgement that you have no way of comprehending what people have sacrificed for the country that they love.

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    • ONE-IFBYLAND
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 2:56am

      AMEN Paul!
      DITTO!!

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    • starman70
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:15am

      @ TURBOCAT:

      Was this idiot (Chris Hayes) ever in the military? Did he ever offer to place his life on the line in service of his country? I seriously dougt it!

      He was probably educated in the finest liberal university and was taught journalism by a group of communist professors who want to see the destruction of America. He never had or will never have the courage to volunteer to serve America. All he and his cronies at MSNBC (More S*** from Nothing But Communism) can do is cast utter disdain on America and those who preserve our freedoms. Of course, that is why I have MSNBC blocked on my satellite receiver. I don’t even want to accidently tune to it.

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 11:05am

      Yes, it means that, BUT, it also means that you do NOT go back for more. In other words, forgive the person and do not stay around them if their ways do not change. Now, that could mean, DO NOT WATCH THESE PEOPLE or they could seep into your psyche or worse yet, make you believe a lie is the truth. This includes ALL people, left and right. RESEARCH THE FACTS and make your own determination. Never let another person make you believe something without making them back it up.
      This guy has no clue was truth, freedom, and liberty are. He was probably born with a silver spoon in his mouth and has never sacrificed ANYTHING.

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    • pitamoncha
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 11:28am

      I think we SHOULD forgive and he should keep his job; and I respectfully disagree w/ LIBSALWAYSLIE Let’s keep this little troll on the air and that way assure that MSLSD will always be at the bottom! This cable channel is like Joe Biden, it’s a gift that keeps on giving!

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  • Badger Beware
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:40am

    Ladies and Gentlemen, here’s Chris Hayes with his nice well worded apology. Question is, why wouldn’t you have thought all of this through before you opened this deadly can of worms in the first place? The endless black hole of SH_T that is now dumped squarely on your head has supposedly caused you to see the truth and back pedal from your original argument. However, if you would have received support in your dangerously misguided thinking and speaking I believe you would still be carrying the torch of ANTI-HERO so take your liberal UN-AMERICAN crap and shove it!

    BOYCOTT MSNBC FOR LIFE!

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    • Paul
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:50am

      NB Who?

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    • grannyjojo
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:52am

      I already am. I used to read their web page (long long time ago) until I discovered just exactly what they stand for. I totally boycott their network, their people and if at all possible their advertisers. Its all I have, my money and my mouth….:) God bless all! “Every knee will bow and every tongue confess”

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    • skeptic
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 2:05am

      Why do they keep referring to Rachael Maddow as Chris Hayes?

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    • WAR PIGS CRAWLING
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 4:03am

      @ Skeptic…….my thoughts exactly.

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    • dmerwin
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 11:59am

      The toughest thing this Arschloch has ever done is fill in for Rachel Maddow and face down people who support their ideology 100%.

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  • blackyb
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:40am

    That plastic face of his shows no kind of lines, indicating he has no concerns about anything.

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  • blackyb
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:38am

    The only thing he is sorry about is that America is not swallowing his propaganda.

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    • TurboCat
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 2:54am

      If they are uncomfortable with using the word ‘hero’, then what do they think people feel when they spew around the word ‘racist’ every time it suits them? To me, a true racist is evil, and to have watered down that word is a shameful disgrace.

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    • Silversmith
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:38am

      For sure BlackyB! That was a tepid, mealymouthed NON-apology.

      Douche!

      Silversmith

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  • blackyb
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:38am

    His job is to write, not to make policy. His job is to get the news and be objective not to serve as a Bagdad Bob type to Americans who want objective news not suggestions and slants. Those people need a real journalist school to return to and learn some objective news reporting.

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    • christiansaredumb
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 2:29am

      I think MSNBC is the counter to Fox… they both seem to be non-objective. As much as people cry about the left leanings of CBS and ABC, they don’t seem to make opinions on air like the two previously mentioned networks.

       
    • RLTW
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 3:09am

      Chris
      Simply put there are different levels of propaganda, ABC, CBS and MS/NBC along with CNN share in the responsibility of pure progressive evil, if FOX is our counter to the massive networks apposed then it is a daunting task, yet they still beat the mass by only stating the truth. The slant may be right, but it doesn’t change the facts.

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    • Chucky_Dee
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 6:34am

      Au Contraire, his job is to get the immaculated one, Obama, RE-ELECTED! After all, America CAN’T AFFORD to waste $17 BILLION in On-The-Job TRAINING ! ! !

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    • edmundburk
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 6:58pm

      @RLTW- FOX IS REALLY FOR(friends of Romney) FOR is progressive, just not as bad as MSNBC.

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  • ginger100
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:32am

    May you never live to see the day when you are executed for something you said, but then again maybe you will. When there is no longer an America like the one that was fought for by the same people you put down.

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  • servant100
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:31am

    LOL…this is MSNBC…this idiot has about the same listener audience numbers as a ham radio station… What this fool really needs is to get his cake makeup, outfit, red rubber nose, red fuzzy hairpiece, and big floppy shoes…and come out of the closet. Yes….this wimpy little kid is really BOZO..in all his glory. Laugh…as he pirouettes and does his slapstick with the seltzer bottle on the kids in his small…and I mean minescule peanut gallery.

    But please do not every forget…this BOZO is a fool…. Never correct a fool…just enjoy the show…..

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    • Sorocialism
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 2:17am

      Bozo the clown was a proud American. Please do not use his name as an insult to people like this guy. Bozo was better.

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  • KingGhidora
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:31am

    “I’m sorry I said what I think,” is basically what he said. Or, “I‘m sorry I didn’t slam the sacrifice of soldiers in a way that would just get me points with the left without getting me in hot water with the rest of the country.” I never saw any indication that he thinks he made a mistake. He only apologizes for not living up to his standards. That doesn‘t sound like he’s sorry he insulted people who gave their lives. It sounds like he’s sorry people nailed him for it. He doesn’t say “how” he didn’t live up to his standards, That information is key here. Without knowing why he‘s apologizing and what he’s apologizing for there’s no forgiveness for what he said. How exactly did he violate his own standards? Did he get caught? Is that the standard he violated? This is just a typical non-apology apology that we see from the left so often. “I‘m sorry you don’t agree with me,” is their general tact. It stinks to high heaven IMO.

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  • Docroxall
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:28am

    Rush took more damage for correctly interpreting a woman’s actions in order to label her with a name that, while it FIT those actions, was “offensive”. This DORK, completely took a word that so fits the actions of our fallen soldiers, and insisted he wasn’t comfortable with giving folks who DIED for his free speech, such a label. Words mean things, and what this means to me, is this is the same kind of person who would label a soldier “baby killer” after they came home from defending them. Radicals always disdain the protectors of their freedoms…and therefor, in my opinion, do not deserve them.

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  • Joey Odendahl
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:26am

    I can only take his apology at face value. But it’s confusing. He says the point of the original conversation was the disconnect we have with the soldiers who “shoulder the burden” for the rest of us. That sounds like he sees them as heroes! So why then did he ever bother bringing up his “discomfort” with that word during said conversation? I wish his apology had shed some light on WHY the conversation took that odd turn. Without that explanation, it‘s hard to imagine that he’s “truly sorry.” However, I can’t read his heart or mind. So I’ll just forgive. But I won’t forget.

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  • Small World
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:24am

    I think this whole thing is a set-up just wanted to see what kind of a reaction he would get. Do not believe him for a minute.

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:45am

      Excellent point…

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 8:35am

      You do have an excellent point. As I added to a comment above, Chris Hayes was literally unknown until he sparked this debate. Now, he has certainly made himself well known to the lefty base, and truly irritated the right. He accomplished his desired outcome by making his name known to many in the public…finally.

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    • Taquoshi
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:01am

      Didn’t B.O. just sign something about allowing the government to use propaganda? And isn’t MSNBC in cahoots with the administration?

      I rest my case.

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  • Reagangirl81
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:23am

    This piece of work meant exactly what he said. He is a pompous over educated d-bag who has no appreciation for the fact that he can sit up there and say whatever disgustingly liberal thing he wants because someone’s father, son, uncle, etc died for his freedom. Please keep it up libs and Nov will be a landslide.

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:21am

    Every once in a while, you see behind the mask of these punk liberals…….

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  • ericsez
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:16am

    he was a punk, he is a punk and forever shall be a punk. if it weren’t for the blaze i, for one, would have never known he said it. now that he got caught he apologizes with heartfelt nothing…just like the rest of the motley crue that occupy the vast wasteland that is msnbc

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  • The-Monk
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:13am

    I’ll accept his apology when he resigns from MSNBC and moves to Al Gores Current TV. Until then… his is the face of JZS.

    He tried to DIVIDE military and civilians and failed. Obama is going to fail in Nov also.

    “What something is, is what it extends”

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  • lotto
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:13am

    Day late and dollar short, Nice try buddy. Go sell that bullsh*t some place else. You should be booed everywhere you go. You truly are a piece of trash!

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  • 6thdegreeblack
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:13am

    Go away Chris Hayes- your true “dirtbag self” was clearly exposed regardless of your failed attempt at an apology. The only reason for anyone to remember you is to turn the channel or press delete whenever your name comes up.

    Semper Fidelis

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  • Chromo200
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:13am

    Fire his a$$. Or MSNBC send him to report on the Arab Spring, or to Afghanistan. I wonder how he will enjoy his freedom there.

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    • CK1911
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 9:01am

      Fire him at MSNBC? Hell, they’ll probably promote him, make him co-host with Chrissy Matthews on a new show called, “What Stupid **** Can I Say Today”

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  • Andy Cooper
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:07am

    He looks like a post-op Rachel Maddow.

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    • hillbillyinny
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:48am

      Amen Andy!

      I just can’t take “him” serious, when every time I look at “him” I see “her” (or is it I look at “her” and see “him,” oh well, I’ll probably never figure it out)!

      I’ve never seen Maddow and this fool on “stage” at the same time, so. . .

      Maddow has a few more brains, but is still as addled!

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    • Fubared
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 7:52am

      Her pair is bigger than his.

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  • ATHREELETTERWORD
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:06am

    HA,HA, punk got bitch slapped by the public!

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  • Bigrod58
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:04am

    Perhaps a scripted apology, but I believe that I can accept it. Indeed and in deed, our nations veterans who have fought our nations wars and those who have protected the nation in time of peace are truly heroes. We are very fortunate to have them in our midst.

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    • Chuck Stein
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:37am

      Really? You are O.K. with an “apology” that does not express any regret for the insult made to our fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines? Allrighty, then, I suppose that such insult was of no consequence to you.

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    • Puddle Duck
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:54am

      I’m with you Chuck….that so called apology was anything but IMO. It has the usual bafflegab that liberals seem to be fluent in, certainly along the same lines as the speech writers in the WH when Obongo is forced to walk back a outrageous statement.

      After reading the entire transcript I’m left feeling a bit bewildered (miffed) and saying to myself …what apology ? Wtf is this clown babbling about ?

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:03am

    An apology only to save his job!! I doubt seriously if he means it!

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  • ltmark
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:01am

    There is no doubt that this man’s argument against the use of the term hero to describe our fallen soldiers is completely off base. There had never been a more apt use of the description. Even though he apologized does he think that people believe that he changed his mind about our military and those who served? He’s a left wing liberal. I think the opinion that he put out there initially is his honest opinion, once again an opinion that he was free to voice because of those same heros who gave their lives. He could never understand the courage and conviction in the hearts and minds of our men and women who have served or are currently serving in our military. After all, he doesn’t even have the courage or conviction to stand by his opinion.

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    • dwilco77
      Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:14am

      This was a really infeminate apology fitting his original assessment of the use of the term hero. Men, and women have served in the armed forces to defend our country, and the Constitution on which it stands. All who have served, whether they survived or not, are heros. The current Military is volunteer. These brave men and women have knowingly signed up to put themselves in harms way to protect us. I can imagine that a bad day for Chris Hayes, is when he breaks a fingernail, or has a bad hair day. I think it best he just shut up, as he is already drowning in his own elitest rhetoric.

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  • Mr.Fitnah
    Posted on May 29, 2012 at 12:57am

    Give the guy his own show ,He reflects your charter live with it.

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