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captain queeg

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Wed Oct 23, 2019, 01:30 PM Oct 2019

Unprecedented times we are living in

I see no direct parallels in history. I can see plenty of similarities with the fascists of Germany and Italy and others. But there are lots of differences too. I was thinking this morning how economic collapse played into the fascists, but our home grown fascist has come about during a time of prosperity.

Anyone think of something other than the early-mid 20th century? Also, I’d point out that the Nazis came to power at a time of new technology that allowed them to indoctrinate the masses, radio and films. Now have the internet.

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Unprecedented times we are living in (Original Post) captain queeg Oct 2019 OP
decency and truth are dying a little bit each day NRaleighLiberal Oct 2019 #1
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