[Howlin]

Rush said a few minutes ago, that if Bush apologizes, it's all over for him

All over for who? Bush?

Is Rush not enough of a man to apologize for something that happened to humiliate a group of people?

[Outlaw76]

If you apologize for something you didn't do, didn't have a hand in doing, and didn't know was happening you take upon yourself direct responsibility for what happened.

In this case he's saying 'It was my fault' by saying 'I'm sorry' unless he states it just right. He would be far better served by saying that he's ashamed and appalled and that those responsible will pay.

Now that he said 'I'm sorry' (if indeed he used those words) the press can freely blame him directly for what happened. Not a good thing.

[sarasota]

Yes, "all over for Bush".

[My back yard]

I agree Howlin. If our soldiers really did this terrible disservice to humanity, then we should be very sorry. It makes no difference if there are others who have done worse things, and to us.

I'm still wondering if it really happened. Holding out on that, till I hear more details.

[TexKat]

One would have had to see the President when he made the speech. It was heartfelt. President Bush expressed what he felt and is all the more of a man for it. The buck stops on his desk not on Rush's or anyone elses.

[altura]

Saying he's sorry it happened is different from apologizing.

I'm sorry it happened.

Not for the prisoners so much, but sorry that some of our people apparently did some unattractive things.

Sorry that the press is making D-Day out of it.

Sorry that Kerry is such an ass.

Sorry that we had Clinton for 8 years.

Better stop.