Who was the greatest leader of the 20th century? - Page 3

Almighty Colin · 10-10-2003

Nick,

So what do you think about those linked you shared stating that an actor gave or did not give Churchill's speech?

Nickatilynx · 10-10-2003

Colin,

I think it is possible it was performed by an actor.

But in the end it doesn't matter who performed it. It was Churchill's words.

Joe Sixpack · 10-10-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by JR@Oct 10 2003, 03:40 AM
how many hundreds of thousands, if not millions of great orators are there in the world today.... why aren't they considered great leaders?

Stalin's Speech Delivered at a Memorial Meeting of the Kremlin Military School January 28, 1924

HoneyBlond · 10-11-2003

I believe Mikhail Gorbachev perhaps deserves a placing.

Rolo · 10-12-2003

I do not think Churchill was the greatest leader in the 20th century... he was good at a time when there was a war, which needed a strong man, however IMHO his foresight was not that good.

Ex. he made bad judgements when it came to the impact of nuclear weapons in world peace (the balance of power) - the decisions he made in the final year of the 2nd world war was part of the reason we were pushed into decades of nuclear arms race (money wasted, and people scared for their life). Prehaps some of the 50 years of cold war could have been prevented, if he had trusted more on the people arround him, but I guess a world war can make you suspicious of everyone.

Ofcouse he is not to blame for the cold war, but I´m sure that if he had more foresight, then we could probably have avoided alot of the drama.

Leaders who are good in a time of crises are usual not that brilliant, when we need someone one the bridge to just navigate the ship and not cause problems.

My vote goes to... well funny I can´t really find any great political leader in the 20th century - maybe its because I do not like politicians

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Rolo Members Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Six Feet Under Posts: 2,150	I do not think Churchill was the greatest leader in the 20th century... he was good at a time when there was a war, which needed a strong man, however IMHO his foresight was not that good. Ex. he made bad judgements when it came to the impact of nuclear weapons in world peace (the balance of power) - the decisions he made in the final year of the 2nd world war was part of the reason we were pushed into decades of nuclear arms race (money wasted, and people scared for their life). Prehaps some of the 50 years of cold war could have been prevented, if he had trusted more on the people arround him, but I guess a world war can make you suspicious of everyone. Ofcouse he is not to blame for the cold war, but I´m sure that if he had more foresight, then we could probably have avoided alot of the drama. Leaders who are good in a time of crises are usual not that brilliant, when we need someone one the bridge to just navigate the ship and not cause problems. My vote goes to... well funny I can´t really find any great political leader in the 20th century - maybe its because I do not like politicians __________________ "Chaos is the law of nature, order is the dream of man." ~Henry B. Adams (Historian) 1838-1918

10-10-2003	#102
Nickatilynx Banned Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 15,115	Colin, I think it is possible it was performed by an actor. But in the end it doesn't matter who performed it. It was Churchill's words.