[sphinx]

Lott did himself in with his stumbling series of apologies. IMO, he needed to apologize ONCE for poorly chosen words -- which is what he more-or-less tried to do the first time -- and then, when the barrage didn't lift, go on the attack against Democrat race baiting. If 'ya just stand there like a punching bag, expect to get punched out. The best defense is a good offense, and the 'rats have been playing with fire on race for years.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Lott did himself in with his stumbling series of apologies. IMO, he needed to apologize ONCE for poorly chosen words -- which is what he more-or-less tried to do the first time -- and then, when the barrage didn't lift, go on the attack against Democrat race baiting.

IOW, he needed to fall back quickly to a defensible position, then counterattack. But, Lott being Lott, it was inevitable that he would instead gradually go into the fetal position.

Lott had to go, simply because he WAS Lott.