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JBTaurus83's JournalI researched every attempt to stop fascism in history. The success rate is 0%.
In 1933, German conservatives thought they could control Hitler. Two years later, they were being executed in their own homes. I spent weeks researching this question, desperately looking for counter-examples, for hope, for any time in history where people successfully stopped fascists after they started winning elections.
Here's what I found: Once fascists win power democratically, they have never been removed democratically. Not once. Ever.
I know that sounds impossible. I kept digging, thinking surely someone, somewhere, stopped them. The actual record is so much worse than you think.
Let's start with Germany because everyone thinks they know this story. Franz von Papen, the conservative politician who convinced President Hindenburg to make Hitler Chancellor, said "We've hired him" in January 1933. He thought he was so clever. Within 18 months, the Nazis were machine-gunning von Papen's allies in their homes during the Night of Long Knives. Von Papen himself barely escaped to Austria with his life. Every single conservative who thought they could "control" or "moderate" Hitler was either dead, in exile, or groveling for survival by 1934.
Italy was even dumber, if that's possible. October 1922, Mussolini announces he's marching on Rome with 30,000 blackshirts. Except here's the thing: they were poorly armed, disorganized, and the Italian military could have crushed them in about three hours. The King had his generals ready. He had martial law papers drawn up. The military was waiting for the order. Instead, he invited Mussolini to form a government. Just handed him power. Twenty-three years later, partisans hung Mussolini's corpse upside down at a gas station while crowds beat it with sticks. The king died in exile. Hundreds of thousands of Italians died for that moment of cowardice.
https://cmarmitage.substack.com/p/i-researched-every-attempt-to-stop
IDF renews airstrikes on Iran after rocket salvos targets Israel Live updates
Source: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sk28sae4ll
The title may change as it's a live news feed. Apparently 10 direct hits on Israel in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem. A two block apartment complex totally destroyed.
Israel is now responding. I haven't seen much in the US media about the impact of the most recent strikes.
*as an edit, it sounds like Iran is sending cluster bombs on ballistic missiles, so I'd expect things to heat up.
Iran says long-range missiles were used to attack Israel on Sunday. In a statement, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it used new evasive tactics to avoid aerial defenses in the latest strike and claimed the missiles targeted the Ben-Gurion International Airport, the Institute for Biological Research and IDF command and control bases.
Read more: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sk28sae4ll
Does anyone have a link to the Newsom Speech?
All of the stuff he just said is spot on.
When is U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis Getting The Next Update?
I was under the impression they were to give daily updates. With what we heard today, what if any tools does she have at her disposal?
Speculation, and escalations with China
Not really sure where this post would fit best, I’m just spit balling based on what has unfolded over the past few days.
It would appear that China has no intention of capitulating to the pig. I do think we are running the risk of pushing them into actual war. If the pig pushes their economy into total chaos, they will have nothing left to lose.
I think the next week or so could be very important.
I feel we were taken by Vichy Dem
What a total let down from leadership. Not another dime for a long time other than some specific candidates. Who needs enemies when you have “friends”.
Let's Not Get Our Hopes up About Any Shut Down
Republicans always change the rules when it suits them. Even if the GOP doesn’t get the 7 Dems they need, they could just get rid of the filibuster. Every time that people on our side place hope in the Republican Party or whether they care about public input, I just have to slap my head.
Nine Inch Nails - Head Like a Hole
Seems like a pertinent one with the pig back in charge.
God money, I'll do anything for you
God money, just tell me what you want me to
God money, nail me up against the wall
God money, don't want everything he wants it all
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take that away from me
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take that away from me
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
God money's not looking for the cure
God money's not concerned about the sick among the pure
God money, let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised
God money's not one to choose
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take that away from me
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take it
No, you can't take that away from me
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Head like a hole
Black as your soul
I'd rather die than give you control
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
Thank You for the Hearts
I have been a lurker on this site since the days of W. I signed up as an official donor during the Kamala campaign, and everyone here shares such pertinent and interesting information. I’ll pay them forward and glad to be a posting member!
I wanted to Share the New Lady GaGa video: Abracadaba
I think she is so fun, and is a jolt of positive energy at this time. I hope she continues to speak out on GLBT and women’s issues as she has always done before. This one felt like a throw back to when she first hit the scene.
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