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In reply to the discussion: Trump supporters try to doxx jurors and post violent threats after his conviction [View all]GB_RN
(3,563 posts)8. I've Been Reading William Shirer's Book...
Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, and let me just say, I see some disturbing parallels.
The rich, the powerful corporate elite, and top military leaders all got behind Hitler as he rose to take the Chancellorship in Germany of what was then known as the Weimar Republic. All of them thought they could control him. By the time these guys realized how big a monster theyd unleashed, it was too late to do anything about it; they were neck deep in with him. And we all know how that turned out.
Almost as soon as Hitler gained power, revenge was one of his first moves. He went after those whod stopped him/locked him up for the Beer Hall Putsch. He had potential rivals (like SA leader, Ernst Röhm killed in the Night of the Long Knives). No one escaped his wrath. No one.
The rich and corporate bosses lined up behind Cantaloupe Caligula back in 16, and got a lot of what they wanted. Now they want more, but a tRump, unhindered by needing to face another election, would be the beast they cant control. Revenge, treason and destruction of the government (as we know it) and the social safety net, would be all but guaranteed. After all, whos going to stop him when his administration is filled with corrupt, incompetent yes-men? Court orders wont mean shit to Agent Orange and his people.
The rich, the powerful corporate elite, and top military leaders all got behind Hitler as he rose to take the Chancellorship in Germany of what was then known as the Weimar Republic. All of them thought they could control him. By the time these guys realized how big a monster theyd unleashed, it was too late to do anything about it; they were neck deep in with him. And we all know how that turned out.
Almost as soon as Hitler gained power, revenge was one of his first moves. He went after those whod stopped him/locked him up for the Beer Hall Putsch. He had potential rivals (like SA leader, Ernst Röhm killed in the Night of the Long Knives). No one escaped his wrath. No one.
The rich and corporate bosses lined up behind Cantaloupe Caligula back in 16, and got a lot of what they wanted. Now they want more, but a tRump, unhindered by needing to face another election, would be the beast they cant control. Revenge, treason and destruction of the government (as we know it) and the social safety net, would be all but guaranteed. After all, whos going to stop him when his administration is filled with corrupt, incompetent yes-men? Court orders wont mean shit to Agent Orange and his people.
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Trump supporters try to doxx jurors and post violent threats after his conviction [View all]
pnwmom
May 2024
OP
I take it as confirmation they know he's guilty. Why dox jurors if not in a fruitless effort . . .
Journeyman
May 2024
#2
I totally disagree with your analysis. Have you read books on the French Revolution?
bucolic_frolic
Jun 2024
#47
"What I said was that investigation is going to involve the FBI almost immediately. "
BumRushDaShow
Jun 2024
#42