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41. Akin's "sin" was speaking his mind to the wrong audience.

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 09:46 AM

Aug 2012

He forgot that much of the real Republican agenda must only be spoken of behind closed doors where no microphones are on.

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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