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...
Sock puppet on a mission to help lazy pigs

Sock puppet on a mission to help lazy pigs

by | Jul 14, 2014 | Political Apologies

  John Huppenthal is Superintendent of Public Instruction in Arizona. “Schools chief” in headlinese. He’s an ambitious, presentable chap who worked his way from local office to state office. Turns out he’s been posting on blogs as Falcon9, Socrates,...

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