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Because you now did it to yourself.

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[–] pingveno@lemmy.world 31 points 2 days ago (2 children)

During the Trump presidency, I read a book entitled "They Thought They Were Free: The Germans, 1933-45". In it, a journalist gives an account of his interviews with people who had been rank-and-file members of the Nazi Party in Nazi Germany. It really is remarkable what similarities there are.

There are some things that I think will keep the US safe, at least for now. One is that Trump himself is old and will slow down soon. The other thing is that Hitler came to power against democratic institutions that were much, much weaker and younger than what the US has. The Weimar Republic had been established just 15 years prior, whereas the US has had a continuous government for nearly 250 years.

Trump or anyone trying to follow in his stead simply has a lot more in their way. Of course, that's no reason for complacency.

[–] Annoyed_Crabby@monyet.cc 26 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I think Trump isn't as ambitious as Hitler. He's all proud and no action. His best friends and associates will do that work however, and he will just sign those paper like a puppet.

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[–] KoboldCoterie@pawb.social 37 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I'm still going to question it. We're literally living through it and I don't understand it.

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