Here’s a tissue, Malaysia and Singapore

Here’s a tissue, Malaysia and Singapore

by | Jun 28, 2013 | Political Apologies

On June 24th, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of Indonesia, apologized to Malaysia and Singapore for thick haze drifting over from forest fires in Sumatra (part of Indonesia). The smoke made pollution levels soar in both places. Schools were closed in parts of...
That man has no panties

That man has no panties

by | May 16, 2013 | Political Apologies

Earlier this month, an official visit to Washington, D.C. by South Korean president Park Geun-hye was going rather well. Which was gratifying, in light of recent criticisms of Park’s administration, such as the charge that she’d appointed people with...
Undiplomatic

Undiplomatic

by | Apr 29, 2013 | Political Apologies

Proceso Flordeliz Jr., a citizen of the Philippines living in Edmonton, needed to renew his passport. He went to a special consular outreach event in Red Deer, Alberta. There he had some unhappy exchanges with Consul General to Vancouver Jose Ampeso. Unhappy enough...
The king’s apology and the queen’s apology

The king’s apology and the queen’s apology

by | Apr 26, 2013 | Political Apologies

Start with the fragile, elephant-shooting king. Add an angry queen, a princess accused of embezzlement, the king’s golden-haired friend (also a princess), charges of usurpation (usurpury?), an adultery web site accused of fakery (no! really?), and a nation in...
Best political apology EVAIR

Best political apology EVAIR

by | Apr 22, 2013 | Political Apologies

On the heels of Representative Pete Hansen’s charming apologies for referring to women as vaginas (or rather, “vagina’s,” since he’s as awesome at grammar as he is at non-misogyny), and former Governor Mark Sanford’s “apology...

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