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In reply to the discussion: An Apology to DU [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)35. "one of the most forthright of truth tellers "
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Apologies are healing and healthy. Especially for the person offering it.
SleeplessinSoCal
Apr 2014
#94
Tears Of Joy :) ::::::::::::::::::::::: She's Beautiful Will... All Warm And Healthy ???
WillyT
Apr 2014
#28
The knowing look on her face is one thing that convinces many of reincarnation.
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#290
No actually, what's unbelievable is that he calls it an apology. Sheesh. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#12
The Team is losing their whipping boy. They had something for distraction for weeks, posting
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#204
There's a time to take a person to the woodshed, and a time to salute some afterwards when they've
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#289
Not enough blood for you? Or is accepting an apology showing weakness? nm
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#203
We shall see, shan't we? So far, he has attacked Obama AGAIN during this so-called contrition nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#319
Must he put a gun to his head to suit you? While he has not yet reached full understanding of his
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#325
Simply ceasing the constant attacks on our president would show he really means it...
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#328
Again, a lib that attacks a Dem that contributes to GOP attacks of a Dem president is unacceptable
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#348
you realize the "they" he's talking about is the insurance company, right? n/t
yodermon
Apr 2014
#13
It is exactly like that, yes. As for why I look, I look because I want to see who's saying what. :)
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#209
Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Oh, wait - I see indications downthread
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#293
"screwwed his family" except for the fact that it saved his family money not having to spring for
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2014
#304
When they tell you they will cover a medicine, and then don't, once you've signed up,
Nye Bevan
Apr 2014
#22
Yeah. A lie told by the insurance company. Had absolutely nothing to do with ACA.
randome
Apr 2014
#177
Sometimes anyone can and HAS snapped under enough weight. I defy any person here
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#291
You're right, and I hope at some point the undeniably brilliant Mr. Pitt will come full circle in
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#324
Hell no. Put the blame where it belongs. I might craft and sell a perfectly fine automobile
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#294
As have I Aerows. None of us are perfect, and I'd never be able to apologize as eloquently as
polly7
Apr 2014
#31
Aww .... I love little teeny baby plants. I hope they grow strong and produce lots of yummy
polly7
Apr 2014
#45
When my daughter - now eight - was first old enough to get into trouble
alcibiades_mystery
Apr 2014
#10
I found one on the back of a crackerjack box a few decades ago. Is it still good, do you suppose?
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#296
We have the doc making a third attempt at the peer-to-peer they said was all we needed.
WilliamPitt
Apr 2014
#29
good to hear... seems like Anthem shouldn't be left off the hook in terms of Public info
2banon
Apr 2014
#121
Something "mean".. no it was something fucking untrue. and, oh do clutch those pearls.
Cha
Apr 2014
#76
I have a feeling that the folks holding those signs had not spent days on the phone
Nye Bevan
Apr 2014
#79
This is about an "apology" that he's giving but of course there will be those who won't leave well
Cha
Apr 2014
#84
"Obama or the law had nothing to do with your choice of insurance companies"
WilliamPitt
Apr 2014
#50
The point makes perfect sense. It's just unfortunate that NH offered nothing better on the exchange
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#298
And That's Why We Wanted To Take Private Insurance Out Of It/Or Compete With It Via Public Option...
WillyT
Apr 2014
#98
What do you not get about the ACA having nothing to do with WilliamPitt's problem?
randome
Apr 2014
#188
No, and I'm disappointed at people who keep grasping at straws trying to make it seem so.
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#301
I'm with you. I know people who have insurance who would never have it before.
NYC_SKP
Apr 2014
#113
I'm glad life is good again for you, Hoyt. But one reason is because you honor your wife's memory.
IrishAyes
Apr 2014
#303
Your compassion and empathy are underwhelming. Maybe this isnt the best time to go for the
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#212
No need to apologize. The corporate death panels were aiming for your wife.
grahamhgreen
Apr 2014
#70
Will, as a long time member and reader of your work for over 10 years, there is no
Nanjing to Seoul
Apr 2014
#92
WilliamPitt, I’m curious about something regarding your interaction with Anthem.
ms.smiler
Apr 2014
#95
Thank you, apology appreciated by me. Good luck with the insurance company and the meds.
mountain grammy
Apr 2014
#101
People who are taking personal umbrage at your words here are the ones who need perspective.
Starry Messenger
Apr 2014
#111
glad to see you have somehow found a way to make the Will Pitt saga about you...
dionysus
Apr 2014
#142
Apology for language accepted, tho you are also responsible for failing...
yowzayowzayowza
Apr 2014
#124
Look, man, the important thing is that your wife get the meds she needs. Obviously.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2014
#138
To anyone on this post who says an "apology was not necessary". Saying "FU Mr. President"
lostincalifornia
Apr 2014
#152
Yeah, and here I thought Will was angling for the VP slot on the Rand Paul ticket...
beerandjesus
Apr 2014
#200
It's malicious, vindictive and lacking in good faith. That alert is everything that is
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2014
#196
Saying "FU you President Obama from the bottom of my heart", damn right deserves an apology. Did
lostincalifornia
Apr 2014
#228
Tough. I read Will's posts over the years, and he deserves better than being attacked
Katashi_itto
Apr 2014
#231
He apologized for what he called the President, and that was necessary. He did not apologize for
lostincalifornia
Apr 2014
#233
Thank You Will for loving Your Wife so much That You protect & defend Her with all You have.
hue
Apr 2014
#166
You agree with blaming Obama for a private insurance company's decision about coverage?
randome
Apr 2014
#193
For what it's worth I did not approve of your language because IMO it is not appropriate
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#207
Apology accepted! We all get angry and have been guilty of making good points poorly.
ColesCountyDem
Apr 2014
#210
Haven't been here long, but you seem much more sincere than those that attacked you.
LexVegas
Apr 2014
#213
So while I'm waiting 85 or so days for my 100% to be reinstated, I'll vicariously relish these:
UTUSN
Apr 2014
#218
The 'jerk' was the one blaming ACA (and Obama) for something an insurance company did.
randome
Apr 2014
#225
Actually that is not what the apology was about. It was about saying "FU President Obama from the
lostincalifornia
Apr 2014
#230
Meanwhile he gets his GOLD ACA plan....I guess he would rather have kept paying for COBRA...
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2014
#313
Understandable considering the circumstance. We still have a lot of work to do.
raouldukelives
Apr 2014
#229
OK, plus I still give "anger is a gift" usage citing you and I'm 64-lol n/t
bobthedrummer
Apr 2014
#249
I was never offended. You were simply expressing yourself about a horrific situation. Hugs!
DesertDiamond
Apr 2014
#299