Watch Bill O'Reilly snicker through his non-apology to Congresswoman Waters

The art of the non-apology.
 By 
Heather Dockray
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Watch Bill O'Reilly snicker through his non-apology to Congresswoman Waters
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Don't come to Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly if you're expecting an apology.

Take, for example, the commentator's non-apology to Congresswoman Maxine Waters he issued last night after making fun of her "James Brown wig." The host can barely make it to the end of his apology without laughing.

Shortly after, O'Reilly proceeds to attack Congresswoman Waters on the issues. Of course, his argument -- that President Trump can teach the black community about a philosophy of living -- is so patronizing it actually should require an additional apology, but whatever.

Here we are.

If this clip makes you upset, remember what Congresswoman Waters said on All in with Chris Hayes last night:

"I'm a strong black woman and I cannot be intimidated," Waters said.

There's your response, O'Reilly, available on loop.

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Heather Dockray

Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.

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