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Horst Wessel comes to mind regarding this event. (Original Post) Klarkashton Sep 2025 OP
I'd say more like Ernst vom Rath, but we're not quite that far along yet . . . . hatrack Sep 2025 #1
Political martyrs have long been a part of fascist movements. J_William_Ryan Sep 2025 #2
I said the same on my earlier post. Chasstev365 Sep 2025 #4
I think people need to go touch grass sarisataka Sep 2025 #3

J_William_Ryan

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2. Political martyrs have long been a part of fascist movements.
Wed Sep 10, 2025, 08:24 PM
Sep 2025

Kirk would be a likely candidate for the fascist American right.

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