Why Politicians Don't Fess Up ...

Ever wonder why politicians won't ever admit they were wrong? According to some experts interviewed for this Washington Post article, there are some good reasons why politicians never admit mistakes ...

- Being wrong or sorry "is seen as a disadvantage. That's a position they try to avoid."

- Presidents present themselves as competent and moral. "To admit otherwise is to essentially impeach yourself," Rubenzer says, "and once you have admitted it, it's not contested anymore."

- ... Making the best of a bad situation is part of the job description.