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What does it mean?
He laments that people ignored warnings until disaster struck, then criticizes political in to stop it.
In plain terms
He says people didn’t listen until disaster, and now Bush can’t stop it.
What can you take from it?
Pay attention to warnings early to avoid crises.

Where it applies

  • policy failures
  • public apathy

Putting it to work

  • heed warnings
  • hold leaders accountable

Questions to consider

  • How can societies better respond to early warnings?

Another view

Blaming leaders after the fact may not prevent future issues.

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