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06 Mar 2011 12:15

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Culture: Northwestern human sexuality professor apologizes (defensively)

  • Those who believe that there was, in fact, a serious problem have had considerable opportunity to explain why in the numerous media stories on the controversy, or in their various correspondences with me. But they have failed to do so. Saying that the demonstration ‘crossed the line,’ ‘went too far,’ ‘was inappropriate,’ or ‘was troubling’ convey disapproval but do not illuminate reasoning.
  • Northwestern professor J. Michael Bailey • Offering a spirited defense of the presentation at his human sexuality class, which focused on untraditional types of sex and reportedly used a thing with a name we won’t repeat here. While defensive, Bailey did apologize for upsetting so many with his class, which he has taught for 18 years. “I regret upsetting so many people in this particular manner,” he added. “I apologize.” source
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19 Jan 2011 20:43

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Politics: Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley really sorry for religious comments

  • If anyone from other religions felt disenfranchised by the language, I want to say I am sorry. I am sorry if I offended anyone in any way.
  • Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley • Giving one of those non-apology apologies we kinda sorta love after he decided to throw all non-Christians under the bus in his first speech as governor. Hint: Anytime anyone says “I am sorry if I offended anyone,” it means they’re not apologizing for their stance, but for putting it in the public sphere for the dogs to pick at. Here’s a word of advice for Mr. Bentley: Like the brand of cars that shares your name, stay elegant and classy. And also, do things that make people of all cultures and walks of life – even rappers – like you. Set the standard for others to follow. Just a tip from your friendly news bloggers. source
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21 Dec 2010 10:31

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Politics: NPR’s Nina Totenberg: Sorry for saying “Christmas party,” guys

  • If you were looking for an exact point where political correctness has gone too far, this one probably works. See, NPR’s Nina Totenberg actually apologized for saying the phrase “Christmas party,” as if that’s going to offend people. The only people it will actually offend are the far-righties that will see this as another reason that NPR shouldn’t exist. Bad idea. source
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04 Sep 2010 19:52

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Music: Kanye West basically flooded Twitter with Taylor Swift apologies

She deserves the apology more than anyone. Thank you Biz Stone and Evan Williams for creating a platform where we can communicate directlySat Sep 04 13:29:37 via webKanye West
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  • 356 days later, this. Holy CRAP. OK, the Kanye West/Taylor Swift thing needed closure, but Kanye offered up a bit more than that. Earlier today, he posted 70 tweets about the whole VMAs incident a year ago. We repeat. 70 tweets. We appreciate the fact that he can gather his thoughts finally and say some really sincere things, but Jesus Christ, dude. Get a Tumblr. (Footnote: Kanye only follows two people, one of them Taylor Swift, but Swift doesn’t follow Kanye.) source
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05 Jul 2010 10:12

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World: Does Israel plan to apologize to Turkey for the flotilla incident?

  • NO even though it might cost them diplomatic ties source
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26 Mar 2010 12:12

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World: The Legion of Christ says sorry for their scandal-ridden past

  • We ask all those who accused him in the past to forgive us, those whom we did not believe or were incapable of giving a hearing to, since at the time we could not imagine that such behavior took place.
  • A statement from the Legion of Christ • Regarding the major sex abuse scandals that happened on their watch over the last 60 years. It’s a heavy apology for the conservative sect of Catholicism – their leader for many years, Father Marcial Maciel, reportedly (on top of child molestation allegations) lived a double life which included mistresses and children. “We accept that, given the gravity of his faults, we cannot take his person as a model of Christian or priestly life.” No kidding. source
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