Breaking on CNN: Sen. John Kerry issues a statement

CNN ^ | 11/1/2006

[katieanna]

CNN Banner: Sen. John Kerry issues a statement saying: "I personally apologize to any service member, family member, or American who was offended" by comments he made about being "stuck in Iraq."

[LS]

My wife did a Bible Study that used a video by Beth Moore, and one of her points was that any apology that uses the words "I apologize for the misinterpretation" or "for how you feel" is not an apology.

Kerry has to try again. Or, better yet, resign. Now THAT's a real apology.

[maxwellp]

But I thought Kerry was never going to apologize!

[mwl1]

Absolutely. We cannot let this rest. Even as the White House and the congressional leadership has to pretend that this is somewhat genuine, the blogosphere moves on.

[wjcsux]

Wolf Blitzer just declared the issue "over".
Well, that settles it then. < /sarcasm off>

[melancholy]

Does he have any idea what it means to personally apologize to someone?

He should get stuck in Iraq. Oh wait, why should our magnificent troops be penalized?

To Kerry, a "personal apology" is like breaking wind.

[Right Wing Assault]

"When I said I apologize to no one, and then I apologized to any service member who was offended, that means that service members are no ones. I think I am clear enough on that and will not say more unless I have to explain what I mean again."

I hate apologies that say "I apologize to anyone who was offended." That's bull. It puts the load on the target.

The right way is to say, "What I said was wrong. I was wrong to say it. I apologize to all service members." Then, if possible, you find a way to correct the damage. Here's my suggestion:

"I am obviously a doofus who has trouble getting things right. So, I will retire from public life and will spend my retirement years sailing and I will shut my mouth. Goodbye and Godspeed."

[fatima]

Tank U Jon.

[taildragger]

What? "Over"? Did you say "over"?

Nothing's over until we decide it is!

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Hell, no!

Germans? Forget it, he's rolling.

And it ain't over now.

'Cause when the going gets tough...

the tough get going! Who's with me? Let's go! Come on!

[maxwellp]

But I thought Kerry was never going to apologize! Flip-Flopping again?

[BulletBobCo]

But I thought Kerry was never going to apologize!

[Danette]

[melancholy]

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Sure it was! For the Japanese, that is! LOL

[Miss Didi]

Looks like the White House has accepted his apology. (Just saw a blip on Fox news..waitin to catch the exact wording.)

The White House accepted? What??? Do tell.

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

John Kerry, go have sex with yourself. Apology NOT accepted.

[Alas Babylon!]

Yup, I remember Wolf saying it was over right after Trent Lott issued his first apology. /sarcasm

[debg]

From CNN site: White House says Sen. John Kerry's apology late but "right thing to do"

[GalaxieFiveHundred]

"You can do whatever you want to us, but we're not going to sit here and listen to you badmouth the United States of America!"

[mwl1]

WH has to put the well-being of the troops first. This Administration has class, even at political expense. It is the right thing to do.

[taildragger]

Galaxie YMB !!!! LOL !

Is that a 390 cu in or the even rarer 427 please do tell...

[debg]

You are correct. Too bad it's the White House vs Hells' Kitchen.