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5. that was no apology

Wed Nov 21, 2012, 10:28 AM

Nov 2012

Nate Silver’s formula is sure to let his fervent admirers down from time to time.

So he is just saying Nate got lucky?

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Joe Scarborough to Nate Silver: �I�m sorry� [View all] DonViejo Nov 2012 OP

Well, he pretty much HAD to apologize after making a monuental ass out of himself on live tv. CTyankee Nov 2012 #1

I had hope DearAbby Nov 2012 #2

No, this was a snotty, arrogant non-apology by a close employer of the murdered Lori Klausutis PerceptionManagement Nov 2012 #48

Good to hear that he was big enough to apologize Grateful for Hope Nov 2012 #3

what heaven05 Nov 2012 #8

ok Grateful for Hope Nov 2012 #9

He could've done what other Republicans do when they're wrong, BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #11

He could have lakercub Nov 2012 #17

True Grateful for Hope Nov 2012 #22

The traditional response is to double down instead of apologizing, so it's something. (nt) Posteritatis Nov 2012 #34

Except he didn't apologize Cosmocat Nov 2012 #63

"there�s a 84.398264% chance".... well, there is a 100% chance that Joe S is an asshole NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #4

and a 100% chance wwpained Nov 2012 #58

Welcome to DU! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #59

that was no apology Randomthought Nov 2012 #5

no. it means the GOP will be favored to win on his blog SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2012 #20

No it means Nate will be wrong sooner or later IDoMath Nov 2012 #31

numbers don't lie Randomthought Nov 2012 #47

Only an 84.398264% chance Joe? After Nate's performance it should at least be 99.999999%! Dustlawyer Nov 2012 #6

Nice non-apology--and I especially like the little insult at the end. Arkana Nov 2012 #7

"Mistakes were made" BlueStreak Nov 2012 #52

I know everyone here HATES Scarborough WeekendWarrior Nov 2012 #10

I guess the dead intern in his office sobered him up some. (nt) Ino Nov 2012 #38

"bathing regularly would keep them away� from Silver� site." Once again, editing is left out of the truthisfreedom Nov 2012 #12

Take That Luke-Warm Apology And Shove It, Joe. (nt) Paladin Nov 2012 #13

It's great to be free and creative and to believe in your principles, but Joe Scarborough JDPriestly Nov 2012 #14

I don't know how anyone could look at his 2008 prediction and fault him in 2012 Thumper79 Nov 2012 #15

What a steaming pile of passive aggressive fake apology shit MotherPetrie Nov 2012 #16

The ugly truth about Joe . . . Major Hogwash Nov 2012 #18

Joe drinks the Kool-Aid too humanistcafe Nov 2012 #19

Welcome to DU! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #46

Fuck Joe Scarborough - he's nothing more than a lying slimy republican piece of shit! LaPera Nov 2012 #21

. Phlem Nov 2012 #43

he gets points for "as rigorous a poll as dr. nick." pepperbear Nov 2012 #23

The linked article overstates Silver's accuracy. Jim Lane Nov 2012 #24

Joe is quite handicapped by his Ego. nt inamatteroftime Nov 2012 #25

He should do it on "Morning Joe" julian09 Nov 2012 #27

Can't he invite him on the show and say it? RandySF Nov 2012 #26

I'm sorry I said there was no way that a blind squirrel could find a nut. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2012 #28

Scar-Man is dumber than a tree madguy Nov 2012 #29

Mika needs to get a freaking backbone, as far as I can tell. She just lets JoScar go on and on while Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #44

Joe Scarborough: the ONLY idiot on MSNBC! JKingman Nov 2012 #30

It's hard to believe that MSNBC would keep that garbage program on the air. AlinPA Nov 2012 #40

Joe, we have known for a long time how sorry you are Tom Ripley Nov 2012 #32

Typical Republican non-apology. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #33

Too Late It-Gets-Better Nov 2012 #35

F*** Skittles Nov 2012 #36

I think Scarborough is starting to see the light. ballaratocker Nov 2012 #37

Scarborough is slime and his program is stupid. AlinPA Nov 2012 #39

I check in on the NoNothingJoe Show goclark Nov 2012 #62

Politics is not a "messy sport" Joey--it's our futures, our lives. MADem Nov 2012 #41

To the talking heads it is a sport, though. Perhaps a moment of clarity. joshcryer Nov 2012 #42

Indeed--that's part of why I "limit my exposure!" MADem Nov 2012 #53

I'm glad I don't have TV or cable for that matter. joshcryer Nov 2012 #54

If I didn't pay that frigging cable bill, I'd have "loved ones" who'd be out for blood! MADem Nov 2012 #55

For those sins (and a multitude of others that I�m sure I don�t even know about), I am sorry,� tavalon Nov 2012 #45

And when do we get apologies those who said he was too small and effeminate to be right? rocktivity Nov 2012 #49

Why did all the polls say it was a DEAD HEAT? SariesNightly Nov 2012 #50

I hope he choked on it. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #51

"Apology" NOT Accepted Iggy Nov 2012 #56

Joe is about as bright as my old pair of boots. Hulk Nov 2012 #57

So- Li'l Joe Joe turns out to be "Half Of A Man".... well- good for him! stlsaxman Nov 2012 #60

Joey has made an occasional mea culpa King_Klonopin Nov 2012 #61