[plain talk]

I think Lott is simply talking about how conservative Strom was and it had nothing to do with segregation. It's clear to me his remark "we would be better off" is referring to the liberal leftist policies of the democrats over the last umpteen years with welfare, nany state, etc Lott has said as much in his pathetic apology. Unfortunately he hasn't done a good job of damage control. You would have thunk he might have learned something from Clinton.

[Poohbah]

I think Lott is simply talking about how conservative Strom was and it had nothing to do with segregation.

It could be that...but you really have to quibble over the meaning of "is" to get there.

[mike_9958]

"I think Lott is simply talking about how conservative Strom was and it had nothing to do with segregation"

Excellent point.... I agree.... this story is stupid and very frustrating.

[Commander8]

If I were Lott, I would not have apologized, that was the only wrong thing he did. It was a sign of his inherent weakness. He would rather do the popular and convenient thing than the right and moral thing because he wants to continue recieving invitations to cocktail parties. Most senators are like this.