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36. "Wrong Words, Wrong Way"

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 09:08 AM

Aug 2012

That stupid wording implies that what he was saying is still true, he just didn't say it properly.

Honestly, how stupid can you get. If you are going to ask for forgiveness, you should say "I was wrong", not some stupid political scapegoat crap.

Let's make his campaign slogan:

Todd Akin: Wrong Words, Wrong Idea, Wrong Choice

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Exclusive: Akin ad asks for 'forgiveness' [View all] JonLP24 Aug 2012 OP

Just when you think you can't be more flummoxed by the stupidity of the crazed right wing... dkf Aug 2012 #1

Let's get this straight: no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #2

Akin told the truth? What truth? The guy sounds crazy to me. dkf Aug 2012 #3

he told *his* truth SemperEadem Aug 2012 #8

That pseudo science he was citing is crazy. dkf Aug 2012 #11

I think truth JonLP24 Aug 2012 #14

I guess I can't get my mind around that "secretion" thing. dkf Aug 2012 #17

You'd have to be a Republican to do so. Jesus riding a dinosaur ring a bell? This is their reality: freshwest Aug 2012 #64

it's just like the Earth and all that dwell therein were created in 6 days wordpix Aug 2012 #69

I read an article just now in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reflection Aug 2012 #24

"false baggage" Roy Rolling Aug 2012 #51

Well said, and you're right. n/t reflection Aug 2012 #52

To quote a long-lost songwriter friend of mine: Akin is coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #31

exactly SemperEadem Aug 2012 #78

Truth as to his true sentiments, not the substance of his claim. no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #13

Akin was truthful in expressing his own opinion, now comes the backtracking. grantcart Aug 2012 #44

He has an opinion that women secrete something when getting raped that prevents pregnancy. dkf Aug 2012 #49

He simply put out the GOP platform in colorful terms. THAT truth. freshwest Aug 2012 #61

"The truth is, rape has many victims" ---translation: resulting fetus is a victim if it's aborted wordpix Aug 2012 #68

Akin is only sorry because he's been called out on his ignorant remark. bulloney Aug 2012 #6

Apparently he didn't get the memo... Mr.Bill Aug 2012 #37

Welcome to DU, Mr. Bill! no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #43

Thank you Mr.Bill Aug 2012 #45

I'll 'second' that welcome! October Aug 2012 #55

Thanks! Mr.Bill Aug 2012 #59

Third that. freshwest Aug 2012 #65

God, I hope you are right~! secondwind Aug 2012 #60

Great Spot Botany Aug 2012 #4

Taking a page out of the Jimmy Swaggert playbook Art_from_Ark Aug 2012 #5

Sorry, wrong example. Swaggart only whacked off in front of a hooker and he asked for .... marble falls Aug 2012 #23

Swaggert and Akin Art_from_Ark Aug 2012 #38

Still think you're going way too hard on Jimmie. Don't know that he is a Republican, either, .... marble falls Aug 2012 #72

I can think of 3 possible responses. MarianJack Aug 2012 #7

He prays for rape victims. That's the limit of his "compassionate heart". nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #9

That part was especially offensive. How dare he? yardwork Aug 2012 #26

Really. Don't fuckin' PRAY for them! VWolf Aug 2012 #30

I'd like to ask him to name the victims he "prays" for. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #50

Have you ever run into people who use that phrase like a curse? I have. freshwest Aug 2012 #66

Yeah, it can come across as very patronizing, can't it? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #67

he is sorry for losing all that money from both rove's and the national gop coffers SemperEadem Aug 2012 #10

Sounds to me like he's in Berlin Expat Aug 2012 #12

the wrong words in the wrong way? magical thyme Aug 2012 #15

OK. You're forgiven. All set. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2012 #16

Stay in Todd. We're behind you 110%. jerseyjack Aug 2012 #18

Not really the words that were the problem, dude. Codeine Aug 2012 #19

I have a tea-bagger friend who knows this guy.... naaman fletcher Aug 2012 #20

I've heard Berlin Expat Aug 2012 #42

I'll send him an email right now and get back to you. nt. naaman fletcher Aug 2012 #47

friend says he has no knowledge about that but has heard that. nt. naaman fletcher Aug 2012 #48

Thanks for Berlin Expat Aug 2012 #57

He didn't change his words, he only appologized for using them ..... marble falls Aug 2012 #21

MORON, It's not that you "used the wrong words" reflection Aug 2012 #22

He'll have to live with his mistake for the rest of his life. JoePhilly Aug 2012 #25

Excellent point! "Wrong words" have rights. He can't just cry "mistake" and abort them. beac Aug 2012 #34

OMG, that thing was allowed to recreate and has two daughters! It will take sinkingfeeling Aug 2012 #27

Ok, everything is all good. Keep talking. jsr Aug 2012 #28

Ok, Todd, all is forgiven ... JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2012 #29

Looks like he is wryter2000 Aug 2012 #63

Useless without the "right words" said in the "right way." yellowcanine Aug 2012 #32

Todd Akin endorses rape as a legitimate contraceptive dipsydoodle Aug 2012 #33

The only way to respond to this heartfelt plea? Fuck off, evil shitbag! 6000eliot Aug 2012 #35

"Wrong Words, Wrong Way" TruthAnalyzed Aug 2012 #36

There it is; dogwhistle/shoutout to the Christian Right CanonRay Aug 2012 #39

deja vu warrprayer Aug 2012 #40

Akin's "sin" was speaking his mind to the wrong audience. qb Aug 2012 #41

Yup. To be a "real" conservative JBoy Aug 2012 #46

And this shit stain secondvariety Aug 2012 #53

"And one of the victims is my campaign" REP Aug 2012 #54

his PR team is definitely earning its $$$$ Blue_Tires Aug 2012 #56

In replyto the sexual assualt scandal post you made. sandersmab Aug 2012 #71

No, sadly...I live sort of close to Fort Eustis Blue_Tires Aug 2012 #76

Thank you anyway. sandersmab Aug 2012 #77

I will never forgive you lark Aug 2012 #58

Why? Hubert Flottz Aug 2012 #62

No. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #70

Fuck you, Akin... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #73

I don't get how he can believe anyone will accept this. He said one thing, truthisfreedom Aug 2012 #74

I forgive him. I think what he's done is great for the country-- tclambert Aug 2012 #75