If yes, is it because admitting a mistake will make people realize that you are not perfect, that you may even be human?
2006-10-06 09:48:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes, it does. Bush needs to admit his mistake (I assume that's who you're talking about) about invading Iraq. He's hurting the cause for the War on Terror because of Iraq. He's losing Afghanistan because of Iraq. He's losing support of Americans because of Iraq.
President Clinton lied at first, but then he came out with the truth. Can you imagine the h*ll Republicans would have given him if he continued to lie about having an affair? Yet those who disagree with Bush' actions can't even talk about Iraq without be called unpatriotic.
If Bush would have admitted his mistake with Iraq a few years ago, he may have garnered some support from across the aisle. But he went it alone, and it's too late too say "I'm Sorry" now.
2006-10-06 09:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by amg503 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A truly strong courageous leader will always admit his mistakes. But you don't get to be a strong courageous leader by making lots of mistakes in the first place so it shouldn't be an issue we'd need to deal with on a regular basis.
2006-10-06 16:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by PRS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best leaders dont waste time second-guessing and those that make mistakes rarely admit them but will do what they can to minimize it or make the most of it.
IF Bush apologizes, I believe it will be some time after his term in Office is over and not in the way you might expect. He's taken a heavy responsibility for this war and loss of lives, but I would not expect him to spend too much time lingering on those thoughts until he has the luxury of time to reflect on it...but personally, I dont believe he will. I feel that he did what he did for multiple reasons- none of which personal.
The UN cant afford to make threats and not follow through. The USA cant afford to make threats and not follow through. Credibility is as important. Is it worth loss of lives? Sometimes it has to be.
If you are an American citizen, I would hope you dont wish him to do it sooner as the thought could drive him mad- 1) you dont want Cheney to lead 2) you dont want an insane President....think things are bad now, think how bad they will be if we reverse courses now...then double it.
2006-10-06 17:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by paradigm_thinker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A strong courageous leader very seldom make mistakes.
It takes a strong person to admit their mistakes so if a presumed courageous leader made a mistake but won't admit then they are not truly a strong and courageous person
2006-10-06 16:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bush will never admit his mistake by invading Iraq. He still pushes hard to keep the ignorant masses believing that Iraq was a good idea.
Anyone who has been paying attention to any politics at all, and has an IQ of over 35 or so, should know this is true.
2006-10-06 16:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
He probably felt that since it was so OBVIOUS that mistakes were made that there was no reason to ADMIT to it. You commislamic fascists sure bring up this same old BS over and over. Will you stop it when the election is over or do you just get your rocks off by doing it?
2006-10-06 17:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I f the man has made a mistake and or grevious error in judgement and owns up to it it personifies courage. his accomplishments skills and continued actions and achievement would be an indicator of the need for his continuance.
2006-10-06 16:54:32 · answer #7 · answered by David H, Raiser 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you know of any strong, courageous leaders, I sure don't. Especially the chicken hawk know as Bush.
2006-10-06 16:57:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much.
but it has to do with inspiring confidence, not as much about a personal failure to admit frailty.
2006-10-06 17:17:23 · answer #9 · answered by aka DarthDad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it requires blaming the victims of your party's crimes,, it may be something to rethink,, everything was not written in the Rove bible
2006-10-06 16:58:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋