BBC Northern Ireland last night apologised after leading Radio Ulster presenter Gerry Anderson told his listeners he wanted George Bush "to rot in hell". The Radio Ulster host was presenting his morning show yesterday - July 4, US Independence Day - when he said it was also the American President's birthday.After telling his listeners Mr Bush had just turned 60, he added: "May I say I hope you rot in hell".
Ironically, the popular presenter and Belfast Telegraph columnist got the birth date wrong - the current President celebrates his birthday tomorrow, July 6.
The US consulate described Mr Anderson's remarks as "regrettable" but spokesman Peter McKittrick diplomatically added: "Freedom of speech was one of the many values that all Americans were celebrating yesterday."
| Luckily for us, we won our war for independence, so the opinion of Britain's government radio station can be given the same consideration we give other government propaganda mills, like KCNA. |
| And may all your pustules burst, covering you from head to toe in stinking yellow and red ooze. And my apologies if that causes you any offense, Anus. |
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