RS: You've called Bush a loser. Reid: And a liar. RS: You've apologized for the loser comment. Reid: But never for the liar, have I?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reid admits apologizing for calling Bush a loser but refuses to apologize for calling him a liar.
- In plain terms
- He apologized for 'loser' but stands by 'liar'.
- What can you take from it?
- Political figures may draw lines between insults and accusations of dishonesty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which political insults warrant an apology?
- Does lying matter more than incompetence?
Another view
Distinguishing between insults and factual claims can seem arbitrary.
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The man's father is a wonderful human being. I think this guy is a loser.
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