Has the meaning of _apologist_ changed?

[Jonathan Lighter]

True, but I've heard O called an "apologist" in recent weeks by others
of the pundit class.

(Who probably all know each other.)

JL

On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 9:52 PM, Victor Steinbok <aardvark66 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Bolling is an idiot so I would not put too much stock in his usage. He
> was probably reflecting on Romney's claim (that had been adopted from
> radio talk shows) that Obama had gone on an Apology Tour and thought
> "apologist" sounded good.
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>     VS-)
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> On 1/18/2012 9:36 PM, Wilson Gray wrote:
>> http://mediamatters.org/mmtv/201201170004
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>> Bolling: Obama Has Been The "_Apologist_ For America Overseas,"
>> "American Exceptionalism Is Embarrassing To Him"
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>> -Wilson
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