Is arrogance or embarrassment the reason republicans don't admit they were wrong about Iraq?

Answer 1

Repubs don't admit anything, even when it's better for them to do so. Case in point: Bush and the wiretap lies.

Answer 2

You stopped short by not adding ignorance to your list. And we all know, ignorance IS BLISS.

The more complicated the question, the more ignorant or Republican backlashing you get. Some people just don't get it (or understand it). For them, ignorance is bliss go hand in hand.

The American people were lied to. Plans to go into Iraq were already on the table BEFORE 9/11. Israel needed a stronghold. Through our invasion, there would be permanent bases set up in Iraq. A law was passed, according to Senator Grahm (R), that there would be no permanent bases in Iraq. Unless Bush used his famous (line item veto) to delete that part from the original bill is open for speculation. According to the exports, he has used line item vetos 800 x's during his 6 yrs in office. This practice was started by Bush 1 who used it over 200 x's in 4 yrs, & then again by Clinton more than 100 x's in 8 yrs. Scholars say it is unlawful to change legislative law. Hey, they're the experts. I assume that will be up for grabs once the investigations begin, WHEN the House takes Democratic control. Which HAS TO happen. Now if they can just not screw up for 2008. They DO know whats at stake. (Our Democracy), for one thing, but almost as important, how the World views us. Yes, the World is watching our election, closely. You can bet on it.

They want to know if they should despise all Americans, or just the Republicans. Nov 7th is a day to remember, I hope and I pray. Scholars say it may take a century for other world leaders to view the US as it once did. I'm afraid that may be true. If I was Republican, I'd vote Democrat for that fear factor alone. It could mean the difference of the "mushroom cloud theory", becoming a reality or not, if the Republicans stay the course. And that's scarey.

Answer 3

I believe it's a bit of both.

Any Republican with a brain in their head knows that Iraq is a disaster, and starting this war was a HUGE mistake that we will feel for decades to come. However, when it comes to politics, you can expect to hear just about anything, be it from a politician or a registered voter, with the exception of the following three word phrase: "I was wrong".

Very few Americans admit fault when it comes to politics, and the few times is does happen results in the person being ripped apart. It's easier to stick to your guns, even though you know you were wrong...especially when voters loyal to your party are so brainwashed by Fox News that they'll support every mistake you make....so long as your button has a red elephant instead of a blue donkey.

Answer 4

I think it's both. It seems their egos are no different than their favorite politicians. It won't ever allow them to admit they are wrong. Next time Bush has a hangnail look for the front page to say it's Clinton's fault.

The thing I'm most tired of right now? Those Republicans who persist in equating Democrats not being happy with Bush as also not supporting the troops. We support our troops, we just don't support the idiot in the White House getting them killed.

Answer 5

Wrong about what exactly?

The fact that the little political capital Bush had was spent on the wrong war or the problem of getting our butts handed to us while the other two, immensely stronger nations, of Iran and North Korea that they decided to pick a fight with say

"They can't handle a third world country that has no standing military and they want to pick a fight with us? Please. Bring on the Nukes!"

Answer 6

Generally, one needs to BE wrong before one can admit that one is wrong.

Since the Republicans have yet to be proven "wrong about Iraq" (wrong in what way?), they of course aren't going to admit it. While they are politicians, even politicians don't lie when they are right.

Answer 7

Pull your head out before you have to install a bay window in your belly to see where you are going. Our country was united in the invasion of irag. It is the occupation of irag that we are disagreeing on, namely the timetable for withdrawal. We went in and deposed saddam. Mission accomplished. We should have left just as quickly but didn't. Next time it will be a quick in and out, no long drawn out withdrawal.

Answer 8

What part of Iraq? That there were WMDs? Republicans have admitted they were wrong. The need to go into Iraq to remove Saddam? They weren't and are still not wrong.

Answer 9

Blind trust in
their arrogant president and vice president,
their arrogant ministers and preachers
their arrogant Fox News anchors
and the arrogrant drug addicted doughboys of talk radio

Answer 10

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process."
-Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998
There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has reinvigorated his weapons programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies."
Letter to President Bush, Signed by:
-- Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), and others, Dec 5, 2001
In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members ... It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons." -- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002
Neither, maybe it was BAD intellegence....

Answer 11

I would say that admitting mistakes openly emboldens the enemy. I think strategically, it's wise to stay strong and steadfast. Then, maybe after victory, admit mistakes that were made along the way.