If you could interview any political figure from the 20th century...?

Question

If you could interview any 1 political figure, living or dead, in the entire world from 1901 to 2001, who would it be and why? The rules for this interview would be simple, they would have to be completely honest, allow any question, and no time limit.
For me this is an easy question, I would love to interview Richard M. Nixon. Not because I think he was a great President, but because of the stories he could tell. The political intrigue, the scandals, the CIA, FBI, the people he knew like Herbert Hoover and Richard Helms etc. At the zenith of his power, in 1972, there was nobody, and I mean nobody who knew more about the United States and it’s “hidden secrets” than him. Nixon was a very complicated and controlling individual by all accounts. None of Nixon’s people did anything without his approval, either written or verbal, which of course was his undoing in the Watergate fiasco. I just think he would be a thoroughly fascinating person to speak with. Henry A. Kissinger & Robert S. McNamara would be my 2nd and 3rd choices. How about you? What’s your choice?

Answer 1

I think I would like to interview Adolf Hitler. It would be interesting to see what is going on in that horrible, evil maniacal mind of his. I'd also like to find out of the Holocaust was more his idea or Goering's or Himler's.

My second choice would be WInston Churchill, because he warned of the evils of Hitler back in the early 30's. he also lived to be 90 and would have a TON of stories to tell.

Answer 2

Tough question -- too many choices. :)

JFK came to mind first, but I think I will go with Martin Luther King, Jr. Not a politician per se, but a political figure none the less. Social activism is such an important part of our culture, I'd love to talk with him about his challenges, his ambitions, and yes, his dreams.

Ghandi would be another choice for me. Jimmy Carter is on the list too.

Answer 3

My first choice would be Lech Walesa. I know he might not be all that well-known in the West, but I find his life to be fascinating and inspiring. A Pole, who lived under Communist rule, Walesa stood up to Communist party, and led the Solidarity movement which eventually brought an end to Communism. Walesa grew up in extreme poverty in Poland. He was engaged to a woman whom he loved deeply, but she left him because she felt that he was immature and would never do anything productive with his life. After he was dumped, he went to Gdansk to work in the shipyards. There Walesa helped lead constant workers strikes and protests of the communist party. Eventually, Solidarity was a success, and Walesa proved is ex-fiance wrong as he was able to free millions from the fists of communism. He is an inspiration.

Answer 4

Nelson Mandella anyone who went thru what he went thru. beatings torture solitary confinement.then to be released and become president of the country that imprisoned him is one heck of a feat. plus he had no animosity or revenge in his heart. just understanding hope and reconciliation. we could use a few more of his ilk.