It's not a very big thing to say, 'I made a mistake' on the war, and typical of Hillary Clinton that she can't. She's advised by so many smart advisers who are covering every base. I think that America was better served when the candidates were chosen in smoke-filled rooms.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests it is easy to admit mistakes but claims Clinton fails to do so regarding the war, while also favoring old-fashioned candidate selection methods.
- In plain terms
- She says Clinton won't admit war mistakes and prefers old ways of picking candidates.
- What can you take from it?
- Admitting mistakes shows leadership; backroom deals lack transparency.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a good candidate selection process?
- Does admitting mistakes weaken or strengthen leadership?
Another view
Smoking-filled rooms are generally seen as less democratic than open primaries.
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