Lott Again

So Lott has finally apologized:

“A poor choice of words conveyed to some the impression that I embraced the discarded policies of the past,” Lott said. “Nothing could be further from the truth, and I apologize to anyone who was offended by my statement.”

But is this apology lame or what? Discarded policies? What about discredited? Shameful? Josh Marshall has a good draft for an apology:

I have great respect for my retiring colleague Strom Thurmond. But some of my comments at his Birthday party last week may have been unclear. Everyone should know that I believe segregation was wrong. And as incoming-Majority I’m very proud of the progress our nation has made in guaranteeing civil rights and voting rights of all Americans, regardless of race, creed or color.

It’s not like Lott is a freshman Senator. He’s 61 years old, been a Senator for 14 years and is the Majority Leader. He should definitely know better.