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  1. OpanaPointer

    OpanaPointer I Point at Opana Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    "Those who do not remember history are doomed to repeat it."
     
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  2. Biak

    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    And those who do remember history and experienced the aftermath still fail to heed it .
     
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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Santayana's quote was actually,
    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.'
     
    Slipdigit, Mar 5, 2022
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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    This is also an excellent quote by him, “Fanaticism consists in redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim”
     
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  5. alberk

    alberk New Member

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    I always liked this one. And - as a German - I like to think that we heeded this good advice.

    But in these days of war we witness those who use the past - or their interpretation of it - to manipulate the public and justify the unjustifiable. The trouble with the past is that it is open to interpretation by later generations. Or to - admittedly an odd term in this context - cherry-picking from the past.
     
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  6. Prospero Quevedo

    Prospero Quevedo Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum there's a lot of knowledgeable guys here hope you enjoy your time here. Are you into any hobbies I'm into 1/144 vehicles and aircraft a lot of my favorite kits are from revell Germany they do really great kits. Very accurate and detailed. Anyway good luck with your research.
     
    Prospero Quevedo, Mar 21, 2022
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    Sometimes hystery be d*mned. What did we learn from Napoleon and Hiter? Don't fightor invade Russia.

    Some folks want war b/c they want to get rich. I fear for my nation and it's crazy policies of pushing Medved to war.
     
    Riter, Apr 6, 2022
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  8. Prospero Quevedo

    Prospero Quevedo Well-Known Member

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    welcome, i like alot of the work revell germany does. Do build models
     
    Prospero Quevedo, Apr 25, 2022
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