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IDemo

(16,926 posts) Tue Aug 21, 2012, 07:35 PM Aug 2012

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"I used the wrong words" = "I'm sorry if some misunderstood me"

Either one fits the repub MO for an apology: "I'm not really at fault here, but I'll say 'scuse me if it makes you feel better."

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"I used the wrong words" = "I'm sorry if some misunderstood me" (Original Post) IDemo Aug 2012 OP

dogwhistle language--the Extreme Xtianist Right knew EXACTLY what he meant. librechik Aug 2012 #1

Even if he meant "forcible" instead of "legitimate" CJCRANE Aug 2012 #2

hey todd, the problem is NO ONE misunderstood you. spanone Aug 2012 #3

librechik

(30,674 posts)

1. dogwhistle language--the Extreme Xtianist Right knew EXACTLY what he meant.

Reply to IDemo (Original post)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 07:36 PM

Aug 2012

and he's sorry everyone isn't just like them, cuz then he has to hate them.

CJCRANE

(18,184 posts)

2. Even if he meant "forcible" instead of "legitimate"

Reply to IDemo (Original post)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 07:40 PM

Aug 2012

what Akin said is not biologically correct, it's an idea from the 13th century that has no basis in fact.

spanone

(135,846 posts)

3. hey todd, the problem is NO ONE misunderstood you.

Reply to IDemo (Original post)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 07:41 PM

Aug 2012

we all heard you loud and clear.

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