And admits what they did was a mistake and wrong, is this good thing in the eyes of the public?
2007-08-08 03:56:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Although John Kerry wasnt a presidential candidate, I do believe that his joke about calling the troops stupid kept him from running in this election. I think people in general are forgiving but it depends a lot on what you said in the first place.
2007-08-08 04:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by Tom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, unless they said something that seems unforgivable to most. It also helps people realize that they are just normal people that make mistakes, which is good for citizens to feel. A president who can admit to mistakes comes across as an honest person and leader.
Some people who do not like the party or the candidates' views will never be forgiving.
2007-08-08 11:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by stevo 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Regardless of who you are in life. Apologizing when you've made a mistake is the right thing to do. But I have this image in my head of someone pushing the deadly button. Then saying oh I'm so sorry I just wiped that country off the globe. So maybe I'm just full of it.
2007-08-08 11:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by gone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes....I am disgusted with politicians and the like who believe they are so much better and above everyone else that they don't have to admit any wrong-doing nor apologize for any.
There was a politician in my hometown whom EVERYONE knew did something wrong, yet he treated the people as though we were ignorant to even suggest that he could do anything so bad. (All the proof was right there, but he didn't care.) We liked his previous political record and were ready and willing to forgive him, but he has yet to apologize LOL.
2007-08-08 11:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by Mama2Mara 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Politicians have to appear infallible, and most do it by simply lying through their teeth or changing the subject to the next biggest scandal, creating a never-ending uncovering of scandals and misdeeds by all our politicians. Admitting that they doing wrong destroys the illusion of infallibility. Bush is not perfect, and he never confesses his mistakes. Well, once I saw him say "Bring it on" was a foolish thing to say.
2007-08-08 11:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by Pfo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would rather they admit to being human like the rest of us than to be arrogant and refuse to admit even small mistakes.
As long as one learns from mistakes it is a good thing. To repeat mistakes is not good.
2007-08-08 11:02:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Generally, yes. People are pretty forgiving. And by apologizing it can get the issue out of the news rather than have it linger on and on.
2007-08-08 11:00:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes.
2007-08-08 11:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think no,
I prefer a candidate who blames others for everything negative and takes the credit for everything positive. That's why I like Hillary
2007-08-08 11:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
generally yes
2007-08-08 11:04:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋