s TruthRevolt reported on Friday evening, Martin Bashir of MSNBC suggested that former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin deserved to have someone "p*ss" and "s***" in her mouth thanks to her comments comparing the racking up of the federal debt to enslavement of future generations. Today Bashir opened his show by apologizing for his disgusting remarks.

Last Friday, on this broadcast, I made some comments which were deeply offensive and directed at Governor Sarah Palin. I wanted to take this opportunity to say sorry to Mrs. Palin and to also offer an unreserved apology to her friends and family, her supporters, our viewers, and anyone who may have heard what I said.

My words were wholly unacceptable. They were neither accurate, nor fair. They were unworthy of anyone who would claim to have an interest in politics. And they have brought shame upon my friends and colleagues at this network, none of whom were responsible for the things that I said.

And at a place where we try every day to elevate political discourse, and to focus on issues that matter to all of us. In the battle of ideas, America leads the world in wholehearted discussions and disagreements. And these arguments can be heard on a daily basis.

But what I did on Friday had absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with that great tradition. And I am deeply sorry.