Governor Schwarzenegger is only seeking precision in word use when he describes the Democrats as girlie-men. That's what they are. Why should an apology of any kind be considered? And as to their taking offense at the term, that was the intent. If they were not offended, the Governor would have considered this precision in word use a failure.
Let's all say it now: Girlie-men, girlie-men; girlie- girlie-girlie-men!
Girlie Men should know better than to tug on Supermans cape.
And look how Al Gore had to hire a feminist to help him shape an "alpha-male" image --- what could be more "girlie-man" than doing something like that? Except for Kerry using up his wife's wealth from her previous husband --- that's very a very girlie-man thing to do.