[Huck]

Is the Post going to give the same scrutiny to the KKK leader Robert Byrd when HE retires?

Probably not, but that doesn't excuse or explain Lott's comments, which are of an extremely recent vintage.

[11th Earl of Mar]

The Post is trying to make a big deal over nothing. And you people are falling for it.

Lott, in his clumsy way, simply stated that his long time friend would have been a good national leader. He did not endorse all of Thurmond's views. He simply stated the US would have avoided many problems with Strom as President. It was a very polite thing to say about a friend and colleague.

Yes, Lott should retire and go fishing. But this non-story is a lot to do about nothing.

Time to move on and focus on the real enemies.