Rectraction Pending

Blessed be the shameless sayers. All glory to the unapologetic, unabashed, barefaced and brazen. Cheers to the pooptoothed of London politics. Alas, the court of public opinion has condemned to death one tweed-laden Brit:

It said that, despite Livingstone's record in fighting racism, his remarks damaged his credibility, offended the Jewish community and probably hurt London's chances of hosting the 2012 Olympics.

It is said that, despite Livingstone's record in fighting racism, the IOC now rumbles with discontent, and may, from this Gentile's Untouchable Analogy, bend to public pressures and select a more accomodating Olympic host city.

Say, Munich.