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doublethink

(6,814 posts)
Tue Jun 28, 2022, 09:40 PM Jun 2022

A cautionary tale from history ...

Hitler sentenced for his role in Beer Hall Putsch

Adolf Hitler is sentenced for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch of November 8, 1923. The attempted coup in Munich by right-wing members of the army and the Nazi Party was foiled by the government, and Hitler was charged with high treason. Despite his conviction, Hitler was out of jail before the end of the year, with his political position stronger than ever.

Germany was in the midst of a national crisis in the early 1920s. After World War I, its economy was in shambles, and hyperinflation caused widespread discontent. Hitler and the Nazis stepped into this breach with often-racist demagoguery that attracted a significant following throughout the nation.

The failed coup turned out to be quite a boon for Adolf Hitler. His trial brought him more attention and publicity than ever before. With a crowd of thousands-including press from around the world-watching the proceedings, Hitler made the most of this opportunity by going on the offensive.

Taking every chance to turn the subject away from the putsch itself, Hitler frequently made speeches about Germany’s postwar plight. He blamed the Jews, Marxism, and France for all of the country’s problems, repeatedly returning to his theme of hyper nationalism. The conservative-leaning judges did nothing to stop Hitler or keep the focus on the attempted coup. The prosecutors, who had been threatened by Hitler’s student followers, shrank from challenging the defendant. -snip- rest here ...


Okay that's my 4 paragraph limit to the above discourse and the bold text I added could of been more in what was said. The final 2 paragraphs are worth clicking on the link below

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/beer-hall-putsch-secures-hitlers-rise-to-power

My points for now ... I got a lot more but that would require writing a book ...

1. Today's QRepublicanTrump Senators/Reps are doing everything in their power to keep gas prices high, inflation out of control, trying to fuel any Americans discontent under our Democratic President and slim controls of the House and Senate. You all know the votes on the price gouging, baby formula, guns, on and on ... The Are Only About Power and not for the American People. But we all know that ...

2. As to the other 'bold print' I default to the makeup of our Supreme Court breakdown and look for more and more 'absurd' rulings thinking they (The QRepublicanTrump Party) has rigged the system (Gerrymandering, voter suppression, cheating, on and on) to the point that 'they' think even after whatever comes of the J6 hearings, will eventually "Win" whatever that means to to these abominations I don't consider 'human' beings. And I don't think it matters to them if they win again with Trump, De Florida guy, or some other freak. Right now even today it's still TFG ...

3. Yeah history repeats itself, and those that don't learn from it are doomed to repeat it in some fashion. The above history is 'their' playbook. But things change, tech changes, our world changes, we learn and grow. And it's up to you and I right now, to make ours and our future generations right, pass it on. That's all I got for now. Peace.


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A cautionary tale from history ... (Original Post) doublethink Jun 2022 OP
I believe his supporters will be truly excited he tried so hard to be at the Capital Lettuce Be Jun 2022 #1
Yep here we go ... doublethink Jun 2022 #2
Fortunately, I think ... Xoan Jun 2022 #3
I could give you that ... but ... doublethink Jun 2022 #4

Lettuce Be

(2,336 posts)
1. I believe his supporters will be truly excited he tried so hard to be at the Capital
Tue Jun 28, 2022, 09:44 PM
Jun 2022

This will only enhance his standing with them. I hate watching this but yes, history repeats itself and here we go ...

doublethink

(6,814 posts)
2. Yep here we go ...
Tue Jun 28, 2022, 10:14 PM
Jun 2022

nothing new under the sun, I'd consider it a win if we just keep TFG off twitter for now. All the best and hang in there. Today was a good day. Onward.

doublethink

(6,814 posts)
4. I could give you that ... but ...
Wed Jun 29, 2022, 02:58 AM
Jun 2022

I know for a fact that Drumpf's supporters are dumber then a rock. Sooo ???

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