He’s really sorry… sorry that the video went viral and that people are understandably angry. North Carolina Democrat Bob Etheridge assaulted a student on a public street for having the nerve to ask him a question, and now he’s sorry. He’s all about civil public discourse, y’all!

Rep. Bob Etheridge apologized Monday for his physical confrontation with two young men who identified themselves as students and asked if the North Carolina Democrat “fully supports the Obama agenda.”

“I have seen the video posted on several blogs. I deeply and profoundly regret my reaction and I apologize to all involved. Throughout my many years of service to the people of North Carolina , I have always tried to treat people from all viewpoints with respect. No matter how intrusive and partisan our politics can become, this does not justify a poor response. I have and I will always work to promote a civil public discourse.”

Yeah, that sounds real sincere. Had this video not gone viral, would he have apologized at all?

I don’t think so. The guy’s an elitist moron and he deserves to be thrown out on his ass.