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wnylib

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38. We have the lessons of history

Thu Nov 5, 2020, 11:44 AM

Nov 2020

and the long-standing democracy that Germany lacked, so we have the ability to do what Germans did not do - stop the growth of fascism before it takes total control. There is no excuse for us not to.

But, remember that even in Germany, there were people who courageously opposed fascism while it was in process - and even after it took over the nation. They were too much in the minority to succeed. They had a short history of democratic government.

We can do better. We must or we will walk the same path.

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Jesus... PCIntern Nov 2020 #15

dafuq? Kali Nov 2020 #40

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Your patient is wise and correct FakeNoose Nov 2020 #12

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