I was having a discussion with my husband about this issue this morning.
I think it's an admirable thing to do.
My husband thinks it proves the leader is weak and will have to step down.
What do you think?
2006-11-01 14:53:26 · 25 answers · asked by falzalnz 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I would think it's admirable.
Take a look back at the tainted Tylenol scare a few years ago (It's related to the question, just give me a second...), OK. Someone was opening bottles of Tylenol, and putting poison in the caplets. Instead of blaming others for what happened, Tylenol admitted they were wrong for not doing a better job of safe guarding their product. They learned from their mistakes, took steps to ensure that it didn't happen again, and a potential PR catastrophe was avoided, and business wasn't hurt.
If a leader would say "I was wrong", instead of languishing in the gutters of blame, I would expect that they would get a lot more respect, and take some of the air out of their opponents sails.
2006-11-01 14:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by Duncarin 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I also think it is admirable...
We seem to put so much emphasis and invest so much ego into never being wrong as a culture...
This trait in an individual is one of the signs of a sick mind...
I don't neccesary think the leader would have to step down simply becasue he admitted he was wrong, particularly if he had a bold plan to right that wrong...
However, I dont doubt that a large portion of the general public would interpret that as the scent of weakness and cry "off with his head!" in turn forcing the leader to step down.
Oh yes... and I forgot to mention also that I think some of the public outcry for removal would be due to the fact that the people who voted for this leader would feel that may have also been wrong and they may feel the need to right that wrong by wiping it off the board instead of admitting to themselves that they arent infrallible.
2006-11-01 14:59:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It can go either way. A leader admitting his own mistake is very brave. However, if he keeps saying that, followers will begin to question his very leadership. People appoint leaders, trusting that they are appropriate and competent for the job. Saying "I was wrong" also shows a flaw in the leader. We believe leaders are incapable of flaws and perfect in a godly way. However, making mistakes time to time proves that they are humans just like the followers, making them not a leader, but a normal person. They don't have to step down, but I would worry if a leader repeatedly said "i was wrong."
2006-11-01 14:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by Josie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it seemed on the upnup. We as the people know about 1% of what's really going on, I've heard 2 top players at different times say it. Pres Bush had better not make any mistake by cutting Iran short, their pres has a mission and to them the sooner the better. Russia is helping Iran--and US can't even regulate it's borders but go to war on a mistake--and then stay there? If someone kept telling everyone they're planning to kill you and your family and was buying ammo and inciting friends...Oh I can hear the bleeding hearts 'oh\we must not jump to conclusions it's probably just talk', wrong again.
2006-11-01 15:13:22 · answer #4 · answered by spareo1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-16 17:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A number of years ago there was a book titled "Everything I Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten" . It was full of suggestions like Honesty is the Best Policy, Learn to Share, etc. I think admitting you are human and make mistakes is admirable.
2006-11-01 15:17:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would faint.
Actually I would respect that. They don't have the balls to do it. They are too worried about being pummeled.
I wish our leaders would say how THEY really feel and not what their handlers tell them and without having to toe the party line all the time. We tend to weed these people out, or at least the party's do.
2006-11-01 15:01:20 · answer #7 · answered by Truth Erector 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is a sign of weakness, if you admit you were wrong. I think it takes a lot more balls and guts to admit that you were in fact wrong.
And I also think it's admirable because it shows that you are willing to change and make things better.
Instead of just swallowing it and acting like nothing is wrong!
2006-11-01 14:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think Clinton was forgiven for perjury and obstruction of justice for saying that, so it's probably not the end of the world. Maybe only people with character have to step down.
2006-11-01 14:56:45 · answer #9 · answered by open4one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the materiality of the error. If it is something major, then it brings his qualifications and abilities into questions. A leader of strong conviction and high values would probably resign.
My take: If material resign. If immaterial, let it slide.
2006-11-01 15:09:38 · answer #10 · answered by McDreamy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋