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Five Words Every Politician Should Learn to Say . . . Often
“I’m Sorry I Fucked Up!”
Five simple words. Unless you’re a grammar nerd who doesn’t like contractions, six.
If you’re offended by profanity. I’m NOT sorry.
Apologies from politicians are rare maybe even extinct. Is anyone else annoyed when a politician apologizes? The dutiful wife stands there. Get the hell away from him, RUN!
Imagine Donald Trump in front of a microphone about to apologize for cheating on his wife. Melania is standing next to him. Why woman? This is fiction. Donald Trump [1] Would never apologize publically. [2] Would never apologize for cheating on a wife.
“I’m sorry I fucked up” should be the first words out of his mouth — it’s not. But wouldn’t you like it to be? You can wake up now from your fantasy.
Politicians should emphasize the “I’m sorry” part. “I’m really, really, sorry.”
Let’s try a few apologies:
The U.S. Supreme Court: I’m sorry I fucked up a woman’s right to choose.
Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin: I’m sorry I fucked up my stupid comment about Nancy Pelosi.
