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Re: We Should've Listened to Dick Cheney
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Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:40:55 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Chris Phillips wrote:
I confess that in 1901 I said to my brother Orville that man would not fly for
fifty years. Two years later we ourselves made flights. This demonstration of my
impotence as a prophet gave me such a shock that ever since I have distrusted
myself and avoided all predictions.
Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) (In a speech to the Aero Club of France, Nov 5, 1908)
<shrug>
JOHN
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Message has 2 Replies: | | Re: We Should've Listened to Dick Cheney
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| Yes, but what in the WORLD changed Cheney's mind? To date, there really hasn't been any evidence whatsoever that has surfaced that would explain his about-face on the issue. (and before you tell me "we don't know all the facts", (...) (17 years ago, 16-Aug-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) The difference is that Cheney's prediction in 1994 was *exactly* correct. Current events clearly show that invading Iraq without broad support from our allies resulted in a quagmire. Are you saying that in 2003 Cheney was so certain of his (...) (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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