Nina Totenberg: "I Was At – Forgive the Expression – a Christmas Party at the Department of Justice...."

Brent Baker at NewsBusters does not understand why Totenberg said "forgive the expression." In his headline, he uses the same quote I've used in my headline, but he puts the ellipsis 5 words before I've put mine.

Have I made my point or do I need some more words?
	More words. I don't get it. I'm as confused as Baker purports to be.
	More words. Like Baker, I'm itching for a battle in the War on Christmas.
	Say no more. You're hostile to Christianity. Like Baker, I get it.
	Say no more. I understand the problem that Totenberg acknowledged with a friendly light touch.
	Say no more. I understand the problem that elites like you and Totenberg like to trump up.
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ADDED: I can't say "say no more" without thinking of this.