“But, there is a lesson here. If you want to run for office you need to watch what you say here.”
yup there are a lot of smart people here but it’s very easy to say something online that will be used against you.
Dear Friends and fellow FReepers, I want to tell you what has transpired. Every now and then we get a chance to make things right.
In 2003 I did some crude joking on Freerepublic. You folks are correct, you need to watch what you say. I truly believe that telling the truth is the way to live.
I was called to task by some folks who sponored a Congressional 5th district reception last night.
I made some derogatory comments, that I had to take responsibility for. I will not make excuses for my bad behavior.
I had a chance to apologize to people I hurt.
They were cordial and accepted my apology and I can move on now.
Also A Muslim man who is my good friend called me. We talked about some other stupid comments I made and I had the opportunity to take responsibility for what I said. Actually this campaign is not as important to me as doing the right thing when I screw up and hurt people and my friends.
I am learning some hard lessons and so be it. We all have joked and said stupid things. I am having a human experience.
The fact that I am having some time to communicate and make things right really means a lot to me. I am humbled by the response of the people who feel offended. They have offered me their forgivness, which I am thankful for.