This poster says what you wanted to say, Sabertooth, but running Lott off for stupidity isn't as high and mighty as damning him for "racist" remarks.
How utterly petty!
It's not clear whether Lott is a racist or not. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. It is clear, however, that he is a dufus and incapable of being an effective leader of the Republican Party. Lott's out by Tuesday.
Early in the week, I thought he could be saved. Now, it's clear he's toast. Think Gingrich, Toricelli, Packwood, and all the others. Once things reach a certain level, there is no turning back. Who allowed them to get to this level because he was on vacation and not near a TV studio, Lott. He brought himself down.