[Doug Thompson]

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

[smokeyjon]

Translation: My editor smacked me upside the head and told me to do some damage control. Sorry boss.

[Lunatic Fringe]

Keep em on their toes, Doug. Love your column!

[Fred Mertz]

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.

[185JHP]

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.

[Howie66]

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.

[John Jorsett]

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.

[Tamzee]

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

[chnsmok]

You have a great site, and I did not see your article. You are OK in my book.

[nopardons]

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 !

[hocndoc]

It takes a strong person to apologize and admit to making a mistake - and in a very public way. Good job.

[JoJo Gunn]

"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!"

[JohnHuang2]

Doug, you're a class act, amigo. I take back all the stuff I said about it in rebuttal ;^)

You run a great site, btw.

[clintonh8r]

So...have you apologized to the man you unfairly, irresponsibly, viciously and enthusiastically attacked? Until you do, the "apology" means zip.

[doug from upland]

Sorry about your family tragedy. I'm glad you apologized. You can make up for it my helping me with info regarding the Clinton rape of Eileen Wellstone. That story must get out to the mainstream, and I think you can help. You have FReepmail.

[kristinn]

You're a stand-up guy. I've long appreciated the work you've done with CHB. It has been a great source of knowledge about subjects the mainstream press won't touch. Thanks.

[Willie Green]

This column was over the top, even for me, and I apologize for it.

You're a class act, Doug.
IMHO, no apologies are necessary.
Yeah, it was quite a bit more outlandish than usual.
But I figure, what the heck.
You have a long and distinguished track record.
And everybody is entitled to really cut loose now and then.
Keep up the good work!

[Sloth]

I didn't see the column the first time around, so I looked it up.

Apology or not, you are an abominable human being. Though I guess you are less abominable, with it.

[paul51]

for that I apologize

Does that include the part about you being a liberal?

[Captainpaintball]

Apology accepted. No biggie. We all say things we eventually may regret. We know you are on our side. And we all should know you have the right to speak your mind.

It takes courage to admit what you feel is wrongdoing and apologize for it. Especially when it means even more people are going to read the article in question, and feel that they have to show their "moral superiority" by kicking you when you are 'down'. To heck with 'em. We eagerly anticipate your next post!

[Travis McGee]

Good on yer for stepping to the plate.