Just curious- why can't freepers admit to BushCo malfeasance?

[Fire Walk With Me]

Would it shatter a singular dedication to the office of the US presidency, regardless? Or could it be a fear of being wrong, caught on the wrong/"losing" side, showing weakness, having to change, what?

I know the investment involved, but am dispassionately interested in causes. I'm not judging, just curious why some would hang on until the flames gather around them without any exit before admitting that something must change.

[SoCalDem]

1. because they live in a parallel universe, and think he's doing great

:(

[steve2470]

2. For the same reason many religious fundamentalists cannot admit error

or doubt. It's a RELIGION to them, which implies faith, which (sometimes) implies lack of evidence.

[Pam-Moby]

3. They do not think on their own.

Just another cow in the herd.

[Fire Walk With Me]

4. So.. Willful delusion?

The relative truth of their own need versus the facts of outer/absolute truth?

[steve2470]

8. I think so.

Logical people, when confronted with good evidence, will change their opinions.

[Fire Walk With Me]

17. Good point. Are we taught illogic?

That's a rhetorical question.

[steve2470]

18. Sometimes, I think that answer is yes.

Just think of how many things in this world really really make no sense ?

[stepnw1f]

5. Because of Their Fragile Ego (nt)

[Fire Walk With Me]

16. Leading to cover-ups and back-pedaling when the hand is caught in the

cookie jar?

BushCo certainly do not teach the strength of noticing, analysing, admitting, and correcting one's mistakes, do they. Their response is usually a resounding "nuh-uh!"

[AlCzervik]

6. He's their own personal Jesus. He's their mommy and mom is never wrong

don't be talking bout their mother like that!

[Fire Walk With Me]

7. Fear of choice?

[tabasco]

9. They believe it is a weakness to admit mistakes.

In fact, true leaders seek responsibility and accept responsibility for their actions. The average republican is a droid, programmed by hate radio, and could not tell you one characteristic of a good leader.

They believe they are being patriotic by being loyal to their party. They believe that is more important than loyalty to their Nation. They are traitors.

[Fire Walk With Me]

13. Traitors through inaction and omission, through a lack of choice?

[Rob H.]

10. They're just emulating their hero, Shrub

That means never admitting any mistake ever, reality be damned.

[benburch]

11. They are too fucking stupid to see what is happening.

And too insecure to admit to an error.

[hadrons]

12. and admit a "librew" was right!!! Not on someone else's life to a freeper

[Old and In the Way]

14. Some people are incapable of change or admitting their errors of judgement

It's more to do with their inability to admit they are wrong then any great and deep admirtation for George Bush. They think of politics in terms of sports. It'd be like a Yankee fan deciding to become a Red Sox fan...or vice-versa. The hometeam could stink to the heavens, but you'd never ever consider changing your allegience. It's part of your identity. Those that are emotionally married to their identity will never change it.

I know one thing....if it were the Democrats that were doing what the Republicans are doing....I'd have changed my allegience a loooong time ago.

[Fire Walk With Me]

20. Tribe/mob mentality.. No responsibility if everyone's doing it.

Sports.. Great analogy, and frightening as well. Post 15 too.. Thanks.

[blue sky at night]

15. I was with my Freeper Nephew the other day....

I swear politics to him is like Pro Football. He just has to be on the side of the Winning Team, regardless of their ideology. He asked us how we could support a political viewpoint that is no longer practiced, no longer in vogue. (I now adamantly refuse to be drawn into any of his discussions, as my Family Members all shun me now for arguing with him.) Once more, his right wing views are prime evidence of a defective personality, and once more......he needs to seek help. I pity his young sons as they will inherit his prejudices. I praise god all three of my Children are strong liberal minded individuals.

[Mr_Spock]

19. Their willful ignorance borders on the edge of insanity

This worship of the Boy King is very bad for our country.