I have heard so many variants of this as explanations of why 'socialism' doesn't work (all from Americans). It's as though they are taught it this way.

@MarkHoltom

I hope that some day, when they realise how gullible they have been, they will say sorry for all their insults. But I bet they won't.

@Walrus

Americans think themselves exceptional. This is something that they are taught.

One thing about being exceptional is never being wrong, or having to say, I'm sorry. Its a sign of weakness.