The Greatest Generalization

So here's what Grandpa said after getting up too early on Sunday morning:

“I would just say that we also need to adjust what we think of as America,” Alcindor said. “You’re talking about assimilation. I grew up in Miami, where people speak Spanish, but their kids speak English. And the idea that we think Americans can only speak English, as if Spanish and other languages wasn’t always part of America, is, in some ways, troubling.”

And here's how he tried to apologize for it:

i feel terrible a part of my comments on Hispanics  offended some members of that proud culture

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 27, 2019

from my days reporting on cesar chavez to documenting the many contributions of hispanics in all parts of our culture

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 27, 2019

???????????????

i’ve worked hard to knock down false stereo types. in my final comment in Meet i said ALL sides hv to work harder

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 27, 2019

So:  Yamaha?  Or Bang and Olufsen?  Or maybe something in English?

at finding common ground - which i strongly believe
dialogue not division

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 27, 2019

As long as we're all speaking English?

my twitter acct failed me at the worst time.
i am sorry, truly sorry, my comments were offensive to
many. the great enduring american tradition of diversity is to be celebrated and cherished. yamiche, thank u for your comments.
let’s go forward together.

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019

We'd have also accepted "I blame the intern."

finally, i am sorry - i never intended to disparage any segment of our rich, diverse society which defines who we are.

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019

You just meant to be sure we know who to blame?

finally,i am sorry I failed to convey my strong belief that diversity - dynamic and inclusive is what makes America

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019

That speaks English?

my tweet portal is whack
i hv been trying to say i am sorry i offended
and i so appreciate my colleague

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019

great
Yamiche is a wonderful colleague and an important voice

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019

it worked!

i got your attention.

‘night

— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019

Yes, like Trump, you won.  And, like Trump, at no time did you actually acknowledge you were completely wrong, even though you were.