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by terrorism. by those who would seek to divide. by economic and social issues. by the demands of democracy itself. challenges remain. but the united states will be there to stand by the iraqi people as they navigate -- >> there you see leon panetta earlier today in his speech which, by the way, baghdad, no teleprompters yet. you see a guy speaking from the heart with his speech written in long hand. they have officially retired the flag of u.s. forces in iraq. troops lowering the flag...

>> welcome back, everyone. we told you last week how iowa state university lecturer thomas walker slammed the universitys college republicans for collecting money and supplies for care packages to send to the troops. >> in the schools newspaper, walker said this in his letter to the editor. "dont their families send them yuletide goodies. arent g.i.s paid enough to buy what they need? necessities should be doled out to people who really need them." so is this a case of anti-military or is thomas...

I mean, of course you should send gifts to these people. and thats the thing. heres what really bothers me. its the presidents at these universities that dont stop this nonsense. let me explain something to you. if youre an american teacher in an american university teaching american kids to hate america. thats not education. thats indoctrination, ok? people like that should be removed. go teach in venezuela. thats what you should be doing. for crying outloud, if they fire the guy quick enough, ...

before. >> would you like a directors chair or would you like to be in a booth? >> 10 bucks is more our type of bet. it will be interesting to see how romney reacts to that whole gaffe. hell have to laugh it off and say ive never made a bet in my life. therefore, i wasnt able to handle my first. >> his wife said to him immediately after the debate, there are things that youre very good at and one thing that youre not and betting is not one of them. >> meanwhile, lets talk a little bit ...

happens. >> i know where ive heard that before. >> would you like a directors chair or would you like to be in a booth? >> 10 bucks is more our type of bet. it will be interesting to see how romney reacts to that whole gaffe. hell have to laugh it off and say ive never made a bet in my life. therefore, i wasnt able to handle my first. >> his wife said to him immediately after the debate, there are things that youre very good at and one thing that youre not and betting is not one of the...

Make it a good idea. and trying to get people to send fewer care packages-- >> why in the world print it and perhaps keep it to yourself. iowa state and the president of the university saying this, please understand that mr. walkers comments or opinions do not in any way represent iowa state university. as a military veteran myself i strongly disagree, i do, however, respect every individuals right freedom of speech which is so highly valued in our nation. >> right. >> clayton: what do you say t...

Republicans started a holiday package drive to send goodies to troops overseas. candy, socks, toothpaste and puzzle stuff. basically the stuff bob softlifts on saturday night. normal people embrace this, but academics are not normal people. take instructor thomas walker who penned a note mocking the drive where he said, "arent girzzs paid enough to buy what they need and even what they want? what are the troops doing for us? nothing. but against us, they are doing a lot, creating anti-american t...

>> well, it has happened again, another college lecture your, slamming our soldiers and the people sending care packages to them overseas. last week in a letter published in the iowa state daily. thomas walker wrote this, quote, dont their families send them yule tide goodies, necessities should be to people who really need them and why supporting quote, hapless veterans. the new director for the american legion and do you take umbrage with the term hapless veteran? >> that letter was so full of...

american airlines kicking him off a flight. and short that have hell give one to himself. >> on behalf of everyone at american airlines, issue an apology to mr. alec baldwin. (laughter) >> "fox & friends" really starts right now, go. ♪ >> welcome back to "fox & friends," we have a new friend in the studio, alisyn doesnt know about. >> i saw the show yesterday, i was watching your show yesterday and i did, i havent met him, tell me about the elf on the shelf. >> clayton: there he is, ...

because "the five" starts right now! ♪ ♪ >> kimberly: well, we are going to talk to dana in a moment. you have to wait for that. but first, get to big advice from rush limbaugh to mitt romney. >> mitt, if you want the nomination, get together with your people, and think about trying to run to the right of newt. you and newt are both guilty of flip-flops, so mitt, why not flip to fool conservatives and see what happens? you wont have to resort to tearing down an opponent. you can te...