From history you can be tought invaluable lessons, but politicians don't seem to get that do they?
2006-10-04 23:24:01 · 11 answers · asked by Ancient spirit 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Well, I don't agree that history always repeat itself. Most of the times yes, but not always, so I don't think that someone can predict what will happen next. Of course everyone can make guesses but not true predictions based on well based facts.
As for the politicians, what do they care about history... Or to put it this way, they care only for their own history and what mark they'll make and of course how much money they'll make.
2006-10-05 09:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by MVC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Predictions are based on the outcome of similar events in the past. But you can't predict with 100% certainty. One small difference can lead to a completely different outcome.
I think a reason politician keep repeat the same mistakes over and over is because they believe they can do better that what happened in the past.
2006-10-04 23:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mutt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, history repeats itself because each generation must learn life's lessons on their own. You cannot inherit the wisdom of your father nor your grandfather. History books can only record the events, not the motivation of the participants. Nor can history record the human tragedy of war.
You will never learn that fire will burn your hand unless the stove is turned on from time to time.
2006-10-05 01:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Overt Operative 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think politicians do learn from history, but voters don't seem to.
Voting for the lesser of two evils got us where we are now. It isn't going to get us out of it.
2006-10-04 23:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is the thing. If don't learn from history, you are bound to repeat it. Good point.
2006-10-04 23:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If thats the case why is there so much hatred against different religions & colour.History is still re-peating & it has got out of hand.
2006-10-04 23:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, Teddy Kennedy will get drunk and John Kerry will lie.
2006-10-04 23:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as Milton Friedman said, what we learn from history is that we do not learn from history
2006-10-05 11:46:03 · answer #8 · answered by Conservative 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wait. We are re-entering stone age.
2006-10-05 02:29:09 · answer #9 · answered by Seagull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
History repeats itself until we get it right. So, here's what happens next!...
http://www.global-conspiracies.com/fema_concentration_camps.htm
http://www.gnn.tv/threads/9229/FEMA_DEATHCAMPS_AND_THE_RED_AND_BLUE_LIST_UNDER_MARTIAL_LAW
http://www.thepowerhour.com/news2/ftct.htm
2006-10-05 06:45:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋