'I think it's a total nightmare and disaster, and I'm ashamed that I went against my own instincts in supporting it (the U.S. war in Iraq). It's something I'll never do again. Never. I got convinced by a friend of mine who's smarter than I am, and I shouldn't have done that. No. I want things to work out, but I'm enraged by it, actually.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses deep regret and shame over supporting the Iraq War, admitting they were convinced by someone smarter despite their own instincts.
- In plain terms
- The speaker regrets supporting the Iraq War and blames listening to others.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your instincts on major policy decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle political regret?
- Should policy decisions be instinct-driven?
Another view
Confession does not change the historical outcome.
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