Outwitting Quotes



Both Hitler and Stalin were gross egomaniacs who each thought that they had gotten the better of things. The result was that 22 million Russians were killed and the industrial base if Russia Was destroyed. On the German side, the German military was virtually destroyed, many civilians were killed, the nation reduced to rubble and starvation, German leaders were killed, jailed or committed suicide including Hitler, and the country was occupied for years. Neither leader appeared very smart if one judges by the results.


Many Democrats constantly cast blame on Republicans for a combination of campaign strategy and tactics ranging from Gerrymandering to attacking individual opponents, accusing opponents of being weak on crime, defense and strong on raising taxes and giving welfare even when not true. Attacks on personal foibles and morality were some of the most effective especially coupled with untrue facts. The approach enabled the Republicans to win Congressional elections over and over again. Clinton urged, dealing with it and attacking the Republicans rather than complain. Political campaigning became very nasty and negative with almost no discussion of issues and policy.