One of the corollary idioms about history and its cyclical nature is Mark Twain’s statement that history doesn’t necessarily repeat, but it most certainly “rhymes.” When this author was looking into previous examples of politicians running for office while under indictment in the hope of gaining some insight on the odds of former President Donald Trump, Twain’s turn of phrase never seemed more apt after reading about Lord George Gordon and the Gordon Riots of 1780 and comparing the two to Mr.
Did June 6, 1780 Presage January 6, 2021?
Did June 6, 1780 Presage January 6, 2021?
Did June 6, 1780 Presage January 6, 2021?
One of the corollary idioms about history and its cyclical nature is Mark Twain’s statement that history doesn’t necessarily repeat, but it most certainly “rhymes.” When this author was looking into previous examples of politicians running for office while under indictment in the hope of gaining some insight on the odds of former President Donald Trump, Twain’s turn of phrase never seemed more apt after reading about Lord George Gordon and the Gordon Riots of 1780 and comparing the two to Mr.