A Little Hypocrisy Goes a Long Way
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Yesterday it seems was a day for repentence. There was, of course, the I-pology, the one that resounded through media headquarters toilets, most notably at CBS, where executives fled to seek relief after being pounded by Rev. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. Then there was Paul Wolfowitz, head of the World Bank, whose mea culpa came because of the furor over his intervention in getting his girlfriend hired to a $200,000 post in the State Department. And finally there was former Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong, who begged the forgiveness of the three Duke University lacrosse players for totally screwing up their lives and putting them and their families through hell. All this is fresh on the heels of Mel Gibson's and Michael Richards' public meltdowns and subsequent abject grovelling. Saying "I'm sorry" has become the new in thing to do. I wonder if the apologies come with chocolates and roses.
posted by John M Crowther @ 9:15 AM
3 Comments:
I am so sorry, please forgive me, I wanted to get on the blog site earlier but my computer would not let me. Truly, I am sorry. I hope that you will accept my apology. Chocolates and roses to follow next year.
These, I think, are one of my favorite cartoons. Runs a close second after Jeremy. Great commentary as usual. Hope Mr. D. is around for a long time.
Gee whiz, Lee!
What did you do?
Must have been pretty bad to elicit such an earnest apology!
Whatever it was, could you do it to me, too?
I want some chocolates and roses!
If love means never having to say you're sorry, then the fact that so many people are now forced to say it surely indicates how much hatred is bubbling under the surface of the American way of life. Ironically, the hate-mongers are often those who have benefited most from living in a democracy where free-speech is not only tolerated but encouraged.
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