Last night, Rupert Murdoch sparked a storm of criticism after he wondered if “a real black president” could “properly address the racial divide.” Murdoch also said Ben & Candy Carson were “terrific.”
Murdoch walked it back a little this morning:
Apologies! No offence meant. Personally find both men charming.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) October 8, 2015
Naturally Murdoch’s critics were quick to accept his apology for the Obama comment. Wait, no they weren’t:
1. Say something offensive
2. Let it stew
3. Offer the weakest apology possible
4. Resume privileged life
5. Repeat https://t.co/YPj31T3Ttk— deray (@deray) October 8, 2015
Fuck your apology. https://t.co/xNF0AMugvA
— HUEY FREEMAN (@ubathediplomat) October 8, 2015
@rupertmurdoch I don't feel like that's a real black President apology, Rupert
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) October 8, 2015
#BREAKING: Rupert Murdoch, Ancient White Racist With Rotting Soul, Is Not Racist, But … #developing https://t.co/vQwgozata6
— Jeff Tiedrich [retired account — see bio] (@jefftiedrich) October 8, 2015
https://twitter.com/D_v_E/status/652104809152180225
Which of Obama's charms overrides the fact that you think he's too uppity for his race, as you told all of Twitter? https://t.co/9yLecoUd4A
— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) October 8, 2015
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