by sumac | Jul 21, 2016 | Political Apologies
In a speech at the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump uttered some nice thoughts, including quite a few that had previously been uttered by Michelle Obama in a 2008 speech. The plagiarism was pointed out. There was commentary. People tweeted derisively. My...
by snarly | Jul 14, 2016 | Media Apologies
Hello, Los Angeles Times! Ruth Bader Ginsburg did not apologize to Donald Trump, despite your headline saying she did. Nope. And here’s your problematic lead (or lede, if we wish to sound all JOURNALISTICAL): That’s not an apology, Los Angeles Times. A...
by sumac | Feb 3, 2016 | Political Apologies
A person running for president said something snide, and later said he was apologizing for it. Sounds good until you seek the apology. The candidate isn’t expressing regret, he’s piling insults higher. In an ugly self-serving tirade – understandably...
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