Still Not Enough (UPDATED)

At Senator Bill Frist's behest, Senator Richard Durbin "apologizes" again for comparing the US military to Germany's National Socialists, the minders of the Soviet Union's gulags, and Cambodia's Khmer Rouge.

Yawn.

Everyone is picking nits about this "apology" as was so with the last one. I might as well do it also, just for sport.

"Some may believe that my remarks crossed the line," the Illinois Democrat said. "To them I extend my heartfelt apologies."

And to those whom I haven't offended, you know I'm right and you know why I have to play this little game. :::nudge-nudge, wink-wink::: Let's see if those right-wingnuts buy this one.

Let's see what's on my checklist this time. Cry? Check. Quote Lincoln? Check. That should cover it.

Enough sport. What I want, Senator Durbin won't give: his resignation. What I'll settle for can't come from him, but from a portion of his ninety-nine colleagues: censure.

And no, John McCain, it's not over just because you say it's over.

(Thanks to reader torchy)

UPDATE: I can't remember if I've ever disagreed with Citizen Smash. Well there's a first time for everything.

UPDATE: Behold the enemy.

Durbin was spot on in his assessment of Guantanamo. [SNIP]

The senator should stop apologizing and keep up the criticism of the hellhole America's military has created at Guantanamo.

(Emphasis mine.)

Language doesn't get any plainer than that.

Must I repeat myself? A good portion of the traditional media is the declared enemy of the military and would like nothing better if Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans received the same type of "Welcome Home" that many Vietnam veterans recieved. They're doing their best to make it happen, as are like-minded Democrats like Senator Durbin and House Minority Leader Nancy "The-War-is-over-in-Afghanistan" Pelosi.

That's why there will be no letting up on these people.

Comments

[Tink]

Durbin's remarks were heard by my husband the very first day he watched US news after returning from Afghanistan. I heard the anger in his voice and saw the look on his face.

Apology NOT accepted Mr Durbin.

[skinner]

Yea this guys a completed mules bottocks

This is off subject but I just saw this [ No I didnt watch it I just saw the commercial for it What am I talking about?
That STUPID BROAD that feined her kidnapping to escape her wedding Katy Kurick {sp] is interveiwing her !!!! who the FREAK GIVES A RUSTY one This is what our liberal press is reduced to why didnt they interveiw Kerrys swift boat shipmates
Instead we get this BUG-EYED NUTCASE Im really sick of this crap DONT THESE A HOLES OWE SOCIETY SOME SORT OF MEANINGFULL
SUBJECT MATTER TO STICK IN OUR FACE
One other thing that Mary Hart needs to have her Larynx crushed

[Brad R. Torgersen]

The big problem I see is that public officials, media personalities, and lots of other people have no clue about using hyperbole sparingly. Thus every little comment has to become this huge, over-the-top comparison, analogy, or assertion, and while it's all well and good for us blog types to do it on our pages, for elected officials in high office to resort to this sort of embarrassing crap is another reminder of how social discourse in America has hit (or seems to have hit) rock bottom. For myself, I am sad that this sort of thing happens so often, I've gotten desensitized to it. I wanted to comment on it at my own blog, but just didn't have much to add to the already overwhelming verbal whirlwind. Is what Durbin said a travesty of his office? Yup. Will anything happen to him as a result? Nope. Not unless those capable of voting him out of office can muster the intestinal fortitude to call him on the carpet. I hope this is true, because politicians especially need to be held accountable for what they say, especially when what they say damages troop morale and feeds the anti-American myth machine around the globe.

[Teresa]

I'm with you Juliette. This is the first time I can remember disagreeing with Smash on an issue of this sort. I might not be quite as annoyed if I lived in another state and didn't have to hear from Durbin frequently.

Unfortunately, living in Illinois - I hear too much from Durbin and none of it is good. Up until now he's been pretty much under the radar - but now he's in the spotlight. When he's talking to the press here at "home" he tries to sound like Uncle Walter Cronkite - the sage voice of wisdom. Sadly, what he thinks is wisdom generally makes little or no sense. And he's always been a Democratic yes-man. It will be interesting to see what happens with this... will it be glossed over or will he eventually resign? (I'm pulling for resignation - but don't expect it).

[Teresa]

Congrats on the mention on MSNBC! We both made it - we're famous *grin*

http://thepoliticalteen.net/2005/06/22/1764/

[torchy]

Yeah skinner, and now we have the saga of a young boy hauled out to the wilderness without close supervision and/or ignoring common sense. Parents who forgot to impart the caveat regarding the "all scruffy men are potential pedophiles" rule, which would be: " If you're lost in the wilderness and starving to death, nearing exhaustion, feel free to risk asking assistance from said scruffy men". With the evil rejoinder: "Being hauled away to be Bubbas sex slave just might be better than certain death".
Pardon my attitude but it was begging for vicious mockery

[Justin D]

I must say, I'm a little dismayed at conservatives reactions to Durbin's comments. He did not say that the US and the armed forces are equivelant to Nazis, or Polt Pot. He was actually being quite patriotic. So, what is the proper response to Durbin's rhetorical question? If you had heard the description of how detainees are treated without knowing what country did it, would you have thought that it was the United States, or some oppressive regime?

I, for one, have higher standards for my country.

I've got an idea--let's criticize the administration that condones torture and other un-American activities rather than blasting those who criticize torture.

[skinner]

Torchy - clue me in, what?, and How did my comments have anything to do with youre molested child story? A story Im still clueless on
Are you Mary Hart or are you experimenting with Pshychedelics ? Its O.K.
I grew up in the bay area in the sixties

[skinner]

One other thing torchy " Impart the Caveat" Pardon my ignorance but what the hell is that supposed to mean ? Im just a dumb carpenter whos been in {EASTERN} OR for 28 yrs We dont belong to youre JON'RE
{ another word you Lat'e drinking eleteists , are so fond of } I speak English YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH IT....... TOBACKY JUICE ON YOURE DOORSTEP

[teal marie]

Skinner, have you had any sleep in the past few days?
"Impart the Caveat" means pass on the warning.

[skinner]

" Impart the caveat" 15 letters
" pass the warning" 16 letters
What the hells the point ? save one letter They could have "wrote'"
" Warn people" And saved 5 letters
BUT NO !!!!! Who's being IMPRESSED?
Yore tryn to make me look ignorate I am not Ignorate and wont be Ingnorated kneether

[teal marie]

Skinner, torchy was agreeing with your comment about pea-brained news stories.

I asked about your insomnia because you seem like a good guy.

Okay?

[skinner]

My apologies to torchy & Teal Marie I kind afiguered it out the next day after I Posted . I mainly was confused , I dont have cable and have largely sworn off ant. news , Your'e right I havent been sleeping " too Swell", and whats worse I self medicate with too many beers some times and get, {OUT THERE}, A personal family death and then an Illness of a family member, has left me having a tough time shutting my brain off at night. This blog ,[In particular}, is my News source and has been very therapeutic , { venting and leaving dumb remarks] Thanks for giving me the benefit of the doubt !!!

[teal marie]

Very nice, Skinner. Thanks for clearing that up so honestly. Durbin could learn from your example. :-)
I'm really sorry for your troubles. Hope you can get some good sleep soon.