I have heard a number of times how Republicans hate it when President Obama apologizes for things the US has done. The rationale behind our apologetic ways is that Democrats want people to like them. We find that this helps to get the things done that we want without the awkwardness of confrontation. Republicans, on the other hand, really don't care what people think about them and are not interested in avoiding confrontation because in their mind either you agree with them or you're an idiot. The fact that your opinion may be valid, is lost on them.
The irony is that this Democratic mentality is the exact reason Democrats may lose seats in this upcoming election. Democrats have more new ideas and have done all of the heavy lifting on policy over the last year and a half on legislation that will be very popular over the next few years. However, when it comes down to fighting for what they want Democrats bend over backwards to avoid the confrontation, which leads to watered down bills and failure to address things like the Bush tax cuts.
Republicans need to be careful about what they wish for. They are in a good position for November because Democrats are pussies. This apologetic tone is a gift horse and these tools can't help but look it in the mouth.
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