Sherbert Deluder, man of action

Sherbert Deluder, man of action

by | Jan 8, 2015 | Political Apologies

No doubt you saw the rage attack by Frederick County (MD) City Councilman Kirby Delauter on Saturday, after a local newspaper writer mentioned him (and the fact that he did not respond to a request for comment) in a story. A story about parking. “Use my name...
Apologizing is for leftist hipster losers

Apologizing is for leftist hipster losers

by | Dec 17, 2014 | Political Apologies

One of the perils of being a Jew in America is being constantly, painfully attuned to our place in the international consciousness. Any news or pop cultural event is run through the filter of “Is it good for the Jews?” And being a Jew in America means...
On hugs and regret

On hugs and regret

by | Dec 4, 2014 | Historical Apologies, Political Apologies

I was going to post about this image and text. I really wanted to. It’s truly an amazing photo (by freelance photographer Johnny Nguyen), with commentary by Devonte’s mom, who noted that the officer, Bret Barnum, had “asked Devonte why he was crying....
Unlike me, you’re rude

Unlike me, you’re rude

by | Nov 30, 2014 | Political Apologies

As happens every year, the president publicly “pardoned” a turkey for Thanksgiving. Two worried turkeys, Mac and Cheese, were escorted to the event. Cheese was officially pardoned. Understudy Mac was on hand in case something went wrong. President Obama’s...
Thirteen ways of looking at a cynical apology

Thirteen ways of looking at a cynical apology

by | Sep 26, 2014 | Political Apologies

With apologies to Wallace Stevens. I Note that Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson is wearing a red polo shirt instead of the uniform of his office. He’s not apologizing as the representative of the police force; he’s just a guy. In a polo shirt. Among...

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