For of course people only think that they would have acted better in history because they know how history ended up. People in history didn't--and don't--have that luxury. They made good or bad choices in the times and places they were in, given the situations... #DouglasMurray

- April 22, 2024

For of course people only think that they would have acted better in history because they know how history ended up. People in history didn't--and don't--have that luxury. They made good or bad choices in the times and places they were in, given the situations... #DouglasMurray
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For of course people only think that they would have acted better in history because they know how history ended up. People in history didn't--and don't--have that luxury. They made good or bad choices in the times and places they were in, given the situations... #DouglasMurray

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