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Writer apologizes for "Madman of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue" column
Capitol Hill Blue ^ | February 26, 2003 | DOUG THOMPSON

Posted on 02/25/2003 9:06:24 PM PST by Doug Thompson

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I wrote the column called "The Madman of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," which generated a lot of comment on this bulletin board. As noted in the writer's note that appears at the beginning of Wednesday's column, it was something that should not have been written. I violated my own rule of writing while dealing with emotions of something unrelated to the topic of the column (in this case, the anniversary of the death of a loved one). It was wrong and should not have happened. But it did and for that I apologize.

--Doug Thompson
Publisher
Capitol Hill Blue

1 posted on 02/25/2003 9:06:24 PM PST by Doug Thompson
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To: Doug Thompson
Translation: My editor smacked me upside the head and told me to do some damage control. Sorry boss.
2 posted on 02/25/2003 9:11:50 PM PST by smokeyjon
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To: Doug Thompson
Keep em on their toes, Doug. Love your column!
3 posted on 02/25/2003 9:12:20 PM PST by Lunatic Fringe (When news breaks, we fix it!)
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To: smokeyjon
One small problem with that. I'm the editor.
4 posted on 02/25/2003 9:12:26 PM PST by Doug Thompson
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To: Doug Thompson
Oops. I stand corrected.
5 posted on 02/25/2003 9:14:30 PM PST by smokeyjon
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To: Doug Thompson
I read it here on FR but didn't comment personally because many others beat me to the punch.

Your apology is accepted by me.
6 posted on 02/25/2003 9:14:59 PM PST by Fred Mertz
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To: Doug Thompson
Thanks, Doug. You have a lot of credibiity with me - I knew that thing wasn't the real DT. BTW you've got a great site.
7 posted on 02/25/2003 9:15:21 PM PST by 185JHP ( Brisance. Puissance. Resolve.)
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To: Doug Thompson
It takes a man to admit that he's wrong and to accept the consequences of his actions. Lord knows that I've jumped the gun more than a time or two in my life.

Thanks for stepping up.
8 posted on 02/25/2003 9:15:34 PM PST by Howie66 (Lead, follow or git the hell out of the way!)
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To: Doug Thompson
We all have bad days. I'm not sure an apology is required, but if you feel like tendering one, consider it accepted by me.
9 posted on 02/25/2003 9:20:11 PM PST by John Jorsett
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I think it was very honorable of you to retract the column and then apologize so openly. I still wish it hadn't been written that day, but you have my respect.

Regards,
Tammy
10 posted on 02/25/2003 9:22:06 PM PST by Tamzee (There are 10 types of people... those who read binary, and those who don't.)
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To: Doug Thompson
You have a great site, and I did not see your article. You are OK in my book.
11 posted on 02/25/2003 9:23:17 PM PST by chnsmok
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To: Doug Thompson
It was a truly disgusting article!!!
12 posted on 02/25/2003 9:23:33 PM PST by Wait4Truth (God Bless our President!)
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To: Doug Thompson
You wrote a repulive column and using the anniversary, of the death of a loved one, is NO excuse. As a matter of fact, your left handed apology, is even more offensive than your indefessable column !
13 posted on 02/25/2003 9:23:59 PM PST by nopardons
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But since you are apologizing, apology accepted. I am proud of our President and just heard Dennis Miller say the same thing on Jay Leno. Perhaps you should take another look at all this man has on his plate. It's easy to attack from the sidelines.
14 posted on 02/25/2003 9:26:04 PM PST by Wait4Truth (God Bless our President!)
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To: nopardons
indefenceable
15 posted on 02/25/2003 9:26:12 PM PST by nopardons
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To: nopardons
Oh, the heck with it ... unpardonable .
16 posted on 02/25/2003 9:27:11 PM PST by nopardons
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To: Doug Thompson
It takes a strong person to apologize and admit to making a mistake - and in a very public way. Good job.
18 posted on 02/25/2003 9:32:59 PM PST by hocndoc (Choice is the # 1 killer in the US.)
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I read it, but it didn't sound like you so I figured something was wrong and dismissed it.
19 posted on 02/25/2003 9:35:28 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: Doug Thompson
"If it appears on any other web site, it does so without my permission and is a violation of copyright law."

I didn't see the column, and therefore can't pass judgement on it. However, the line quoted rubs me the wrong way. It seems to say "I've apologized, so forget it!"
20 posted on 02/25/2003 9:36:47 PM PST by JoJo Gunn (Help control the Leftist population. Have them spayed or neutered....)
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