The Old New Thing : The politician’s fallacy and the politician’s apology

The Old New Thing : The politician’s fallacy and the politician’s apology

In the politician’s apology, you apologize not for the offense itself, but for the fact that what you did offended someone. “I’m sorry you’re a hypersensitive crybaby.”

It’d be funny if it weren’t absolutely true, and, unfortunately, par for the course in politics these days.

By Keith Survell

Geek, professional programmer, amateur photographer, crazy rabbit guy, only slightly obsessed with cute things.