Lies and "Apologies"

Shamelessly cross-posted from tomorrow's edition of my blog.


First he lied with his bald, clearly spoken, oft-repeated "Period."

Then he lied with his denial that he said "Period," insisting that he really said "If."

Now he "apologizes." 


I am sorry that they are finding themselves in this situation based on assurances they got from me.


Let's leave aside whether we can believe him this third time around.  Let's look at what he's masquerading as an apology.

For what is he apologizing, really?  That folks find themselves in "this situation" as a result of his behavior.  There's not the least syllable of an apology for his behavior.


A third lie.

Update: As I think about this a bit more, here's another thought: Obama is sorry that folks took him at his word--that whole "based on assurances they got from me" thing.

Hmm....

Eric Hines

10 comments:

  1. If he were sincere, he would fix the problem instantly by instructing HHS to rewrite the grandfathering regulations so that they comported not only with the spirit of the law but with his own relentlessly repeated public assurances.

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  2. It would then appear that he doesn't want to fix it, eh?

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  3. What chew talkin' 'bout Douglas?

    It ain't broke.

    Eric Hines

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  4. A third lie.....

    ....and you expected what, exactly?

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  5. Evasive apologies trouble me as well

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  6. It is not an apology at all. It is just oil on the water, to keep the waves down.

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  7. David Harsanyi tweets:

    "i'd rather have an apology for all the promises he kept."

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  8. This morning I see in the news that some former lead for MSNBC named Dylan Ratigan has his coverage go from $170 to $600mo. Now this guy is probably pulling in six figures at least, so he is not gonna be whacked that hard by it- but he mentioned it and a bunch of zero-bots came out of the woodwork on attack mode- it is very interesting to see some figures on the left receiving the grace of his Majesty.

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  9. Anonymous11:30 AM

    All he is doing is buying time, so that people will be forced to accept this cram-down.

    Valerie

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  10. "It ain't broke."

    No Sir, would appear t'aint.

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