Caitlin Johnstone has a good discussion at her blog “Rogue Journalist” of 
why we rarely ever hear politicians apologize for anything, no matter how outlandish. It is a timely piece, well worth considering at this moment.
I have copied an excerpt below. You can read the entire piece here.
“…in the highest levels of the most powerful governments on earth, where thousands of human lives can be snuffed out by a single unwise decision and ecosystems and economies destroyed on a whim, apologies are almost unheard of. You only ever see them when a leader is cornered in a complete political checkmate with no other options available to them.
“This is because the highest levels of the most powerful governments in the world are dominated by highly manipulative people. If you serve truth, humanity and the world, you are almost certainly delightful to be around and you will almost certainly never have a career in federal politics. The system is set up to serve a ruling class of plutocrats and their lackeys, so the way to get to the top of the political ladder is in the exact opposite direction of serving the weak and defenseless and being truthful and compassionate. To win elections you first need to win the blessing of the ruling class, and the way to do that is by kissing the right asses while regurgitating the right sound bytes whenever the cameras are rolling.
“This is why all the top career politicians all seem so fake; the Hillary Clintons, Ted Cruzes and Nancy Pelosis didn’t get to where they’re at by serving truth and justice, they got there by manipulating and deceiving in the service of the powerful. They are not interested in honesty and sincerity, they are interested in getting up another rung on the ladder.
“Anyone who has ever had a close relationship with someone who is highly manipulative has probably noticed how they never apologize for anything if they can avoid it, but if you apologize to a manipulator for something they will never, ever let you forget it and will bring it up any time you step out of line…”
Sound familiar?
Notice that Donald Trump did not apologize to the ABC reporter he cruelly mocked yesterday at his press conference.
Do you think he has called Dr. Ford to apologize for the way he ridiculed her today at a campaign rally in Mississippi?
I am certain you can come up with numerous, relevant examples of your own…
For those who follow Jesus, the issue involves self-examination, confession and repentance. Jesus tells us, not only that we are to confess our specific sins to the Father and ask for forgiveness daily, but that we should go to the one(s) we have sinned against, acknowledge what we have done, and ask for their forgiveness face-to-face.
Let’s not follow the model of those who seek power, but the example of our Lord and Savior who washed the disciples’ feet.
