The surviving members of the House of Bourbon and their supporters remained committed to reviving the same autocracy that led to the Revolution, illustrating a lack of self-reflection.
After Napoleon's defeat, the restored Bourbons showed no greater skill in governance than before, leading to a second revolution against their rule.
The Democratic Party establishment, after the shock of Trump's rise, did not engage in self-criticism but rather fantasized about returning to a centrist-led political regime.
Despite accepting some populist policies, the Democratic establishment focused on restoring bipartisan comity, echoing the historical failures of the Bourbons to learn from past mistakes.
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