Bush's Version of "Oops"

No apology needed apparently from Mr. Bush, as he tries to play the humble card and accept responsibility for the Federal government's role in the dismal rescue and recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf states of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050913/ap_on_go_ot/katrina_washington

Of course, as all Bush fans are unconsciously aware, Bush and Co do not make mistakes. Thus, apologies are for those who really do screw up? Bush is way too cool to apologize. That would make him appear weak and, er, humble. Qualities that a "war president" should not have.

http://mediamatters.org/items/200509120003

It takes a tough person to admit his own fault, in my opinion, and is a strength, not a weakness. However, it is easy to take such an admission by the opposition as weakness and continue to toss mistakes in front of the person.

That happens in the workforce, too. Sometimes it is easier to lay fault with someone who will fess up and apologize for it, regardless if that person should be held accountable/responsible for such error. And sadly, it is likely the same person who would apologize that quietly work the hardest and do the best for the company, too. Even more dismal, those same people that majorly contributed to the mistake, are usually those who are quick to point their fingers at someone else. Of course, those finger pointers usually don't realize they do that, and think that they are never the ones to cause such errors regardless what they did or did not do.

It is always interesting to see this same diatribe paradigm happening between the political parties. And terrible to see that when a politician is elected, they forget that they serve not only Republicans, but also all of their constituents, regardless of political affiliation. These political squabbles should not be happening, especially during a time of national disaster. If Mr. Bush is such a "uniter" (not an "untier") then NOW is the time for him to humble up and get into the trenches with Congress to put together strategic plans for our national protection against all enemies, both foreign, domestic and natural disasters.

If Hurricane Katrina proved anything, it is that we fail when we strive toward self-serving goals and succeed when we work together for the good of all.

I would love to see some documented examples of President Bush officially saying "I'm sorry" for any situation during his presidency. Please post a comment with a link to any source that proves that President Bush has a geniune heart and the ability to apologize for his blunders.