New Charles Darwin film is 'too controversial' for religious American audiences

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Final-Fan said:

Ha, well, I think the main difference is simply that scientific discoveries can be done by any old jerk (as long as they are able to get an audience), whereas leaders have to be in a specific position for the critical event in question.  Somewhat similar to what you said, but from a different angle I think.

Who really knows what the odds were on someone else doing just as well in Churchill's place?  Particularly, who might have been in his position (before he became PM) if he hadn't been there? Also, for instance, how realistic was that temptation Washington was faced with, really?  (Given the situation in America and the other founding fathers.)

[edit:  edited some stuff.  I think I'm done now -- 1:04 local.]

Well with Washington...  there were plans for an insurrection... and had he decided to get behind it.  There would of been nothing to stop him.

Congress... just refused to pay these guys what they were promised... and really were treating the army like shit.

Had Washington not only refused but made a speech that disauded them... someone else might of even taken over.

http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/washington.htm

 

George Washington is one of the worlds most confusing historical figures.