Whoever said that, obviously has NO historical knowledge of either nation.
Really...? Well hmmmmm.....
Could you have predicted Germany's, Sweden, or France's future (muslam) by looking at it's "History"..??
If history has taught us anything, it's that it doesn't come with ANY guarantees.... Especially considering the fact it's not even taught to the children anymore for fear they develop self pride and a sense of heritage.... A strong and proud people are far more difficult to rob and enslave...
You think America's future is all taken care of because of it's past..?? Think again....
MHO...
One could also easily predict the mess we are in now too.
History was taught when I went to school and I also learned a lot of it on my own.
I know what our future shall be like, depending on who is elected president come November!
I also know what would happen during the primary/election season of '08.