John Kenneth Galbraith, (1908-2006) Canadian-born economist, Harvard professor Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page John Kenneth Galbraith Quote “Nothing is so admirable in politics as a short memory.”John Kenneth Galbraith ~ John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006) Canadian-born economist, Harvard professor Politics , Canada Ratings and Comments Reply E Archer, NYC 1/29/07 That's why whenever oppressive legislation is shot down, it keeps coming back buried deep within other bills until it is passed. Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/29/07 In context pretty funny, or as Archer points out in reality: 'not'. Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 1/29/07 There is nothing to admire in that, true or not. Reply Jack, Green, OH 1/29/07 Short memories (in the electorate) may helpful politicians but definitely not admirable in them. Otherwise we wouldn't have a second Vietnam so soon after the first Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 1/29/07 Down the memory hole.... SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This John Kenneth Galbraith quote is found in these categories: Politics quotes Canada quotes About John Kenneth Galbraith Bio of John Kenneth Galbraith Quotations by John Kenneth Galbraith Books by/about John Kenneth Galbraith John Kenneth Galbraith videos John Kenneth Galbraith on Wikipedia Astrological chart for John Kenneth Galbraith