February 27, 2003
KNOWING YOUR ENEMY:
Liberal MP sorry for saying 'damn Americans' (Carolyn Parrish, 2/25/03, CTV.ca News)A Liberal backbench MP has apologized for a remark she made about the United States. Carolyn Parrish was responding to reporters' questions when she was heard saying "damn Americans."The Toronto-area Liberal MP, who is staunchly opposed to war in Iraq, had been commenting about her frustration with the American rejection of Canada's efforts to bring another UN resolution against Iraq.
As she finished a scrum with reporters outside the House of Commons, she quietly said "Damn Americans" to a nearby reporter. A nearby camera operator filmed Parrish making the remark, then smiling.
As she walked away a few seconds later after the cameras were turned off, she was heard saying "I hate those bastards." That part wasn't caught on video.
Has she ever been overheard saying that she hates Saddam Hussein? Posted by Orrin Judd at February 27, 2003 7:56 AM
I am surprised a Canadian could have mustered so much conviction on the subject. "Darn Didily-Ooh Americans" sounds more likely.
Posted by: MG at February 27, 2003 8:50 AMAnother story said "after some
of the cameras were turned off." CTV may not have caught it, but perhaps others did.
That story also quoted her as saying that it was a "private remark" and shouldn't be reported. Sure, everyone makes private remarks at a meeting with the press!
I think we can survive her. But I've got a little list.
When people come around with their hands out, I'll consult the list.
Harry:
How Mikado?!
Well, pj, Busch and Cheney did have that little "big time" chat while campaigning, and there were microphones nearby. Of course, I've always had a suspicion that it was said accidentally on purpose by an open mic.
Posted by: Buttercup at February 27, 2003 4:27 PMAack! I must have beer on the mind. That's Bush not Busch.
Posted by: Buttercup at February 27, 2003 4:28 PMThe only bad part of living in paradise is no Savoyards.
Posted by: Harry at February 27, 2003 7:30 PM