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Do you personally subscribe to Trump's "Never apologize" philosophy?

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It goes without saying that all but the most radical of Trump suporters recognize that he has significant ego and self esteem issues. Whether these conditions-or an incorrect assumption that he is always right- drives his non apology is open for debate. What I am most curious to learn is how many posters here think that refusing to apologize is actually a character strength instead of a character flaw. Personally, I have apologizes countless times in my life and have felt better in doing so. There have also been numerous times that I was apologized to and gained a measure of respect for those who did the apologizing. The other thought is that if you actually think that never apologizing is okay, is this the philosophy that you have instilled upon your children as well?
 
Not being able to admit your mistakes to both yourself and others is a serious character flaw. And yeah you should apologize for mistakes that you make that affect others.
 
There is also a difference between admitting that you are wrong, and having to apologize for that mistake.
The two are not always one in the same.
 
"Do you personally subscribe to Trump's "Never apologize" philosophy?"

As a husband of a few days short of 45 years, NO.
 
Shiftman said:
It goes without saying that all but the most radical of Trump suporters recognize that he has significant ego and self esteem issues. Whether these conditions-or an incorrect assumption that he is always right- drives his non apology is open for debate. What I am most curious to learn is how many posters here think that refusing to apologize is actually a character strength instead of a character flaw. Personally, I have apologizes countless times in my life and have felt better in doing so. There have also been numerous times that I was apologized to and gained a measure of respect for those who did the apologizing. The other thought is that if you actually think that never apologizing is okay, is this the philosophy that you have instilled upon your children as well?
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Trump is definitely egotistical, obnoxious as well. His personality sucks and is better suited to his reality TV show than the oval office. Yeah, if one makes a mistake, one should apologize. Not being able to do so is certainly a character flaw. Trump has plenty of those. Now I don't expect Trump to make any apologies. It's not in his character.
 
The fact that Trump has never had to suffer the consequences of his actions, (as far as I can tell), reinforces his stand on this.
 
My answer is no. But I have some common sense and more than a few shreds of decency, and Trump doesn't.
 
It depends what one is expected to apologize for, what one thinks one must apologize for, why one thinks an apology is necessary, and if the apology is sincere.
Lets start with the latter. I appreciate honesty more than pretense.
Why apologize? Is it for personal/political gain?
What is one to apologize for? An insult or an opinion?
Who expects one to apologize? Someone with an oversensitive ego who reads something into one's words or one with a keen sense of right and wrong?
Ideally, James 1:19 sums it up nicely, opinions included.
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
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Shiftman said:
It goes without saying that all but the most radical of Trump suporters recognize that he has significant ego and self esteem issues. Whether these conditions-or an incorrect assumption that he is always right- drives his non apology is open for debate. What I am most curious to learn is how many posters here think that refusing to apologize is actually a character strength instead of a character flaw. Personally, I have apologizes countless times in my life and have felt better in doing so. There have also been numerous times that I was apologized to and gained a measure of respect for those who did the apologizing. The other thought is that if you actually think that never apologizing is okay, is this the philosophy that you have instilled upon your children as well?
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Trump's malignant narcissism is such that in his mind there is nothing that does not emanate from him. All things in and of this world are Trump. That is his view of the world. Trump cannot apologize. Doing so would be tantamount to apologizing to himself.

Donald Trump's self adoration is so immense that it defines him. In his very strange mind Trump's WH staff ARE Trump, a full and total extension of himself. How could Trump possibly apologize for something his staff said? It would be - to him - the same as apologizing to himself. That is something Trump would never do.
 
Do you personally subscribe to Trump's "Never apologize" philosophy?

No person of honor and integrity subscribes to Trump's "Never apologize" philosophy.

Trump is the antithesis of rectitude, decency, and "personal responsibility".
 
I have yet to hear any of left wing talking heads apologize for the many things they have gotten wrong. Should they apologize too?

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I expect my 3 year old daughter to apologize when she does something wrong. I have higher standards for the POTUS.
 
Trump doesn't even apologize to God

I like to be good. I don't like to have to ask for forgiveness. And I am good. I don't do a lot of things that are bad. I try to do nothing that is bad.
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"I am not sure I have," Trump said when asked if he'd ever asked God for forgiveness. "I just go on and try to do a better job from there. I don't think so," he said. "I think if I do something wrong, I think, I just try and make it right. I don't bring God into that picture. I don't."
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Trump on God: 'I don't like to have to ask for forgiveness' - Business Insider

Trump is obviously not a Christian.
 
trouble13 said:
I have yet to hear any of left wing talking heads apologize for the many things they have gotten wrong. Should they apologize too?

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Do right-wing talking heads apologize? FYI, the topic is the President, you might want to avoid this topic.
 
MrPeanut said:
I expect my 3 year old daughter to apologize when she does something wrong. I have higher standards for the POTUS.
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Except your 3 year old is probably better ethically grounded than our fearless leader.
 
Shiftman said:
It goes without saying that all but the most radical of Trump suporters recognize that he has significant ego and self esteem issues. Whether these conditions-or an incorrect assumption that he is always right- drives his non apology is open for debate. What I am most curious to learn is how many posters here think that refusing to apologize is actually a character strength instead of a character flaw. Personally, I have apologizes countless times in my life and have felt better in doing so. There have also been numerous times that I was apologized to and gained a measure of respect for those who did the apologizing. The other thought is that if you actually think that never apologizing is okay, is this the philosophy that you have instilled upon your children as well?
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If you never apologize, you are an a hole, plain and simple. THere is nothing honorable about owning up to mistakes and wrong doing. Only neanderthals think its weak to apologize. Same with those that think compromise is weak.
 
Shiftman said:
It goes without saying that all but the most radical of Trump suporters recognize that he has significant ego and self esteem issues. Whether these conditions-or an incorrect assumption that he is always right- drives his non apology is open for debate. What I am most curious to learn is how many posters here think that refusing to apologize is actually a character strength instead of a character flaw. Personally, I have apologizes countless times in my life and have felt better in doing so. There have also been numerous times that I was apologized to and gained a measure of respect for those who did the apologizing. The other thought is that if you actually think that never apologizing is okay, is this the philosophy that you have instilled upon your children as well?
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It depends on why I'm apologizing. Sometimes people apologize out of the weakness to feel liked, or to avoid conflict, not because they actually needed to apologize. That, I won't do.
 
haymarket said:
Except your 3 year old is probably better ethically grounded than our fearless leader.
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She shows stronger character and more maturity every day than the spoiled little boy in office. I'm not even exaggerating.
 
apdst said:
You only ask for His forgiveness when you've committed a sin.
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Then I guess Trump is without sin? Now I understand why you worship him. He's on the same level as Jesus Christ to you.

Any Christian will tell you we sin every day and every hour. We are born sinful. And it's impossible to be saved without asking God for forgiveness. Trump essentially admitted he's not a Christian. I don't see how you can deny that.
 
SonOfDaedalus said:
Then I guess Trump is without sin? Now I understand why you worship him. He's on the same level as Jesus Christ to you.
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Nice personal attack. Couldn't resist. Could you?

What's the motivation for that? You get a cheap thrill out of it? Ignorance? What?
 
Casper said:
Do right-wing talking heads apologize? FYI, the topic is the President, you might want to avoid this topic.
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No, it's another anti-Trump bait-n-wait. There's no topic, beyond Liberals exerting their superiority complex.
 
apdst said:
Nice personal attack. Couldn't resist. Could you?

What's the motivation for that? You get a cheap thrill out of it? Ignorance? What?
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I don't think I personally attacked you. I poked fun at your excessive devotion to Trump by comparing it to worship. You seemed to suggest that Trump has never sinned and thus was justified in never asking God for forgiveness.

Do you want me to apologize?
 
Perotista said:
Trump is definitely egotistical, obnoxious as well. His personality sucks and is better suited to his reality TV show than the oval office. Yeah, if one makes a mistake, one should apologize. Not being able to do so is certainly a character flaw. Trump has plenty of those. Now I don't expect Trump to make any apologies. It's not in his character.
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Do you not have some slight concern that posts like this on reveal more about the character of the writer than that of the subject?
 
SonOfDaedalus said:
I don't think I personally attacked you. I poked fun at your excessive devotion to Trump by comparing it to worship. You seemed to suggest that Trump has never sinned and thus was justified in never asking God for forgiveness.

Do you want me to apologize?
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You weren't poking fun. You were intentionally being ugly.
 
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