Denial

They do it too! They set up Foley!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200610020013

There are bigger scandals than "naughty emails"


The victims are to blame!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200610020015

We didn't want to appear homophobic!

The Homosexual card!
http://mediamatters.org/items/200610020002

Any other excuse that deflects responsibility...

insert vomiting gremlin!