Durbin Apologizes

Durbin has apologized for "a very poor choice of words."

From AP: "Some may believe that my remarks crossed the line," said the Illinois Democrat, at times holding back tears. "To them I extend my heartfelt apologies."

Now can we talk about the real issue here?

We're still waiting for a litany of apologies from Bush™. It's amazing how humans can be more offended by a comparison than by, you know, goading a nation into war that results in many thousands of dead and wounded and hundreds of billions of dollars swirling down the toilet—thanks in part to rank incompetence at the highest level. Not to mention rewarding failure with promotions and medals.

A word of advice for all non-Bush-supporters: Hyperbole doesn't win us any points with anybody, and it often leads to Bush fans harping on the hyperbole itself, distracting everyone from the big issue du jour. So stop using it. Or at least be funny.

UPDATE: Balloon Juice castigates Durbin for caving and addresses the whole prisoner-treatment issue (highly recommended). Gilliard tells Durbin to go fuck himself. (Via dailyKos.)