(Cross reference all of the points here and apply them to how Donald Trump, and the people and groups that have been around him, starting from 2015 to now.)
How did Adolf Hitler rise to power in Germany?
Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in Germany was a complex process that involved a combination of factors, including:
Economic and social unrest: After World War I, Germany was in a state of economic and social turmoil. The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh reparations on Germany, leading to hyperinflation and widespread poverty. This created a fertile ground for extremist ideologies to take root.
Political instability: The Weimar Republic, Germany’s democratic government at the time, was weak and unstable. It was plagued by political infighting and lacked strong leadership. This allowed Hitler and the Nazi Party to exploit the situation and gain power.
Hitler’s charisma and propaganda: Hitler was a skilled orator and propagandist. He used his speeches and writings to spread his message of hatred and nationalism. He also used propaganda to manipulate public opinion and demonize his opponents.
Violence and intimidation: The Nazi Party used violence and intimidation to suppress dissent and consolidate its power. The SA (Sturmabteilung), the Nazi paramilitary wing, was responsible for numerous acts of violence against political opponents and Jewish people.
The Reichstag fire: In 1933, the Reichstag, the German parliament building, was set on fire. The Nazis blamed the fire on communists and used it as an excuse to crack down on political opponents and consolidate their power. In 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. Once in power, he quickly dismantled democratic institutions and established a totalitarian dictatorship. He also initiated a campaign of persecution against Jewish people, culminating in the Holocaust.
Hitler’s rise to power was a result of a complex interplay of factors, including economic and social unrest, political instability, Hitler’s charisma and propaganda, and the use of violence and intimidation. It is important to remember that Hitler’s rise to power was not inevitable, but rather the result of a series of choices made by individuals and institutions.
SEE THE SIMILARITIES!?!
Preaching to the choir. Get a conservative to admit this. My dad has absorbed countless and countless hours of WW2 documentaries, videos, and books his entire life. Denied it and voted Trump. People just dont give a shit about history. Especially conservatives, I bet if I ask him he can regale each and every battle, but he couldn’t tell me shit about the economic transformation of the time, what it did to the civilians, or how it could function in the long term like that.