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Hitler was not a leftist [View all] obamanut2012 Jan 2013 OP
The Nazi party stood it opposition to the Communists Maeve Jan 2013 #1
Thank you! obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #2
And to the Social Democrats... ellisonz Jan 2013 #5
Yes... AntiFascist Jan 2013 #176
My cousins who lived under Nazi occupation would agree with you. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2013 #3
Saw that. Lars39 Jan 2013 #4
I read it, and literally said obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #7
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #101
This is way over the top. I think there are some teabaggers who Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #115
Nazism is a far-right ideology. Socialism is a misnomer, like the Democratic Republic of Congo JaneyVee Jan 2013 #6
It was also Goebbel's propaganda... AntiFascist Jan 2013 #178
wow. Thanks for catching that obamanut2012! patrice Jan 2013 #8
Where did s/he find it? I haven't heard that meme. n/t pnwmom Jan 2013 #12
In backswoodsbob's deleted OP in GD obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #13
I tried alerting on that and someone beat me to it. nt stevenleser Jan 2013 #98
She could crosspost the link, but I'm not surprised. Lots of people don't know what patrice Jan 2013 #14
This is the referred post: ellisonz Jan 2013 #36
Wow. Why am I ever surprised at stupidity, though? pnwmom Jan 2013 #135
Poster was PPR'd. I'm glad it showed its true colors flagrantly enough for MIRT to notice. MH1 Jan 2013 #165
The meme has been all over the nutcase right kwijybo Jan 2013 #102
Guess they ditched history class . . . brush Jan 2013 #124
Most right-wingers I know, were never big on school in general. MH1 Jan 2013 #168
Welcome to DU, kwijybo! n/t pnwmom Jan 2013 #136
Thanks! kwijybo Jan 2013 #197
Tell any racist half-wit that calls Nazis leftist to check out what American brewens Jan 2013 #9
+1 obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #10
This should be a no sh*t Sherlock moment ladym55 Jan 2013 #11
I've seen this argument over and over from Teabagger types magellan Jan 2013 #15
They stole the name socialist for their party for popular appeal. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #16
True, and Bush's granddaddy Prescott helped fund the Nazi's. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #17
Jinx! obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #19
Great minds... JaneyVee Jan 2013 #21
Yep. Lots of complicity over here. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #156
AS he was with Ford, Prescott Bush, IBM obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #18
Exactly, huge private industries supported the Nazis. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #106
Yes, but NOT Krup obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #148
Correct! Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #155
Hugo Boss didn't, and they made uniforms for the SS obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #157
I certainly would have changed it. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #158
I know, because CRACKED.com did an article on them obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #171
No, Hitler was anti-capitalist. Xithras Jan 2013 #62
^^^^ ellisonz Jan 2013 #65
Then why were the Nazis in bed with large corporations? Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #105
Hitler himself once said "The basic feature of our economic theory is that we have no theory at all" Xithras Jan 2013 #133
I've read up Xithras. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #143
Hitker was absolutely NOT anti capitalist obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #149
Keep in mind... AntiFascist Jan 2013 #179
Excellent post N/T Notafraidtoo Jan 2013 #142
No, Hitler welcomed money from bankers and industrialists, both German and international leveymg Jan 2013 #153
Tell Bob to start here: JaneyVee Jan 2013 #20
Ah, I haven't seen a Steve Kangas link in a long time. Thanks. freshwest Jan 2013 #134
Hitler and his followers and all RWers from then until today are kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #22
I blame us liberals for not hitting back against this dribble! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #23
Well yeah Turbineguy Jan 2013 #24
A handy chart showing the differences ginnyinWI Jan 2013 #25
One of the things Hitler did when he took office.... Wounded Bear Jan 2013 #26
+1 obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #27
Damn straight, Hitler is FAR FAR RIGHT, but one question: tblue Jan 2013 #28
Absolutely. TDale313 Jan 2013 #29
Matt Drudge just made himself sound like both a con-man and a drooling buffoon. Jamaal510 Jan 2013 #30
14 Signs of Fascism ErikJ Jan 2013 #31
Thanks, saved again in case I louis-t Jan 2013 #160
Hmmm I wonder which party sounds most similar to this obama2terms Jan 2013 #166
No point in me giving my opinion on this thread, because if I don't agree I will be blocked. Democratopia Jan 2013 #32
Your post calling Hitler a leftist was hidden because it was a false statement denigrating those Lars39 Jan 2013 #34
Oh well, let's all agree with the OP. No room for any other opinions here. Democratopia Jan 2013 #41
Refute with facts from a reputable source and all will be well. Lars39 Jan 2013 #44
I know, it really is simple, isn't it? obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #51
Because I am 100% right obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #46
Please learn to distinguish between FACTS and opinions. TahitiNut Jan 2013 #86
You are wrong. Just ask NeoNazis what they believe. They have webpages that explain it all. stevenleser Jan 2013 #99
You can have your own opinions, but not your own facts obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #35
We can't have a two-way discussion, because those that don't agree are censored. Democratopia Jan 2013 #42
Those who claim false right wing propaganda talking points are true are censored gollygee Jan 2013 #45
So, you still think Hitler is a Leftist obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #48
What do you want? sibelian Jan 2013 #144
Unpack this statement: ellisonz Jan 2013 #38
So you can write it and I can't? Democratopia Jan 2013 #43
Which has nothing to do with your statement that... ellisonz Jan 2013 #49
This post is full of win obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #52
I actually want to hear this poster out. ellisonz Jan 2013 #54
..... obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #58
You can give whatever opinions you like. sibelian Jan 2013 #145
Funny, this from a now banned troll. Rex Jan 2013 #167
You can blame some of this hokum on Jonah Goldberg nuxvomica Jan 2013 #33
That's where a lot of crap this came from, yes /nt War Horse Jan 2013 #174
Is there actually someone here who thinks Hitler was a leftist?... ReRe Jan 2013 #37
See Above. ellisonz Jan 2013 #39
Some people seem to get off on trying to belittle others on here. Democratopia Jan 2013 #50
You would get a lot further with either a concession... ellisonz Jan 2013 #55
Or misinformed by Republican propaganda gollygee Jan 2013 #59
Still waiting for a defense... ellisonz Jan 2013 #68
You can provide whatever defense you like. sibelian Jan 2013 #146
Not on this thread, no. Nobody can give that opinion without being banned. Democratopia Jan 2013 #47
Still waiting for those links of yours obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #53
It isn't an opinion. It is an inaccuracy. gollygee Jan 2013 #57
WE ARE GIVING YOU A CHANCE to clear up your accusations but you just want to play violin. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #63
You'll get double points if you can find us a Neo-Nazi group made up of Liberals JaneyVee Jan 2013 #64
Triple points for a Neo-Nazi group made up of Socialists. n/t gollygee Jan 2013 #66
..... obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #67
Ha! Imagine that! When I think Nazi's I think universal healthcare & equality for all! JaneyVee Jan 2013 #69
the righties also think anarchists are lefties. eom ellenfl Jan 2013 #56
Generally speaking, anarchists are lefties. earthside Jan 2013 #74
Anarchist covers a broad political scale from far-left (syndicalists) to far-right (anarcho-capitali JaneyVee Jan 2013 #80
Black bloc is a tactic not a politcal movement. Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #100
Black bloc is a tactic used by the rightwing. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #116
Hate to break it to you but the left is not not averse to smashing property to Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #120
They don't get arrested because they are law enforcement, they serve the causes of the 1% JaneyVee Jan 2013 #121
Some are but all those skinny 18-28 year old are not law enforcement but Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #122
You have no clue what you're talking about. Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2013 #191
You have no clue what you're talking about. Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2013 #192
Anarcho-capitalists is a contradiction. Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2013 #190
american lefties don't deny the necessity of central authority. eom ellenfl Jan 2013 #159
Yeah... ReRe Jan 2013 #84
Not to argue their legitimacy either way but there is a logical fallacy built in there. TheKentuckian Jan 2013 #175
Many anarchists are... Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #89
We are leftists. Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2013 #188
Hitler was very opposed to socialism and didn't want the word "socialist" to be used gollygee Jan 2013 #40
It's such an absolute no-brainer, as well as being a staple of the RW arsenal of stupidity... Violet_Crumble Jan 2013 #60
Just who is the "they" Niemöller was referring to? Brother Buzz Jan 2013 #61
I am sick of being bullied by a small minority on this forum. Democratopia Jan 2013 #70
Why Why Why is Hitler a "leftist" beyond "Nazi means National Socialist" ellisonz Jan 2013 #71
You're NOT banned. That's why you're still able to leave comments. We believe in facts, truth, data, JaneyVee Jan 2013 #72
I have been accused and found guilty and banned from a thread for giving an opinion Democratopia Jan 2013 #75
Your opinion was "Hitler was a Leftist" obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #77
He was a racist psychopath, but, and now I cannot give my opinion because I will Democratopia Jan 2013 #83
lol obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #85
It appears that you are doing everything YOU can to avoid substantiating Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #90
Democracy happens. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #78
Links proving Hitler was a Leftist? obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #73
You can not be a leftest and anti labor at the same time Notafraidtoo Jan 2013 #141
If you believe the nazis were leftists, you are wrong in a way that harms modern society. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #194
Oh, fer crissakes! Teabagger, my ass. This is all crap. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #76
So, you don't think Hitler was extreme RW obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #79
They're all fascist fucks. n/t ellisonz Jan 2013 #81
Exactly obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #82
I guess you didn't read my post. Try again. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #87
I did -- I know what you wrote obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #150
But you decided to respond with inaccurate hyperbole anyway. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #151
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #88
Finally ellisonz Jan 2013 #91
Okay, you are right and I am wrong. I am ahistorical and you are not. I get it. Democratopia Jan 2013 #92
I'll accept that as a concession that you have no idea what you are talking about. n/t ellisonz Jan 2013 #94
And I'll accept your impertinence for the vulgar display that it is. Democratopia Jan 2013 #127
Enjoy Your Stay ellisonz Jan 2013 #132
. REP Jan 2013 #137
Thank the Gods for Big Government! ellisonz Jan 2013 #138
I like how he backpedaled all the way out the door. Rex Jan 2013 #180
There are big government folks left and right Maeve Jan 2013 #93
So you say big government can be given a label of left and right. What is your definition of left? Democratopia Jan 2013 #128
The left focusses on the dissolution of unnecessary class, gender and similar distinctions. sibelian Jan 2013 #147
No, you are being refuted for having no real idea what 'left' and 'right' mean Maeve Jan 2013 #152
Those things can be done because of socialism, or else because of a desire for gollygee Jan 2013 #95
Trying to figure this out... Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #97
in the same vein, neither was stalin, pol pot or mao, as i've seen claimed before. KG Jan 2013 #96
No, not in the same vein. stevenleser Jan 2013 #103
By their reasoning, the United Soviet Socialist Republic were republicans, right? nytemare Jan 2013 #104
And North Korea is a Democratic Republic NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #154
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #107
Obama smallest government spender since Eisenhower according to Forbes: Lars39 Jan 2013 #108
Sooo...the national debt hasn't risen from 10+ Trillion to $16.4 Trillion? FlyDaddy145 Jan 2013 #110
I shall call this one "Austerity Al" ellisonz Jan 2013 #111
I figured we'd run out of real names by now. Lars39 Jan 2013 #118
If your crew didn't set the house on fire we wouldn't need to spend so much repairing the damage JaneyVee Jan 2013 #117
Flydaddy, whilst I don't agree with some of what you say, including the debt which isn't the major Democratopia Jan 2013 #129
Yes, Obama has got spending under control and gets no credit for it. Most people Democratopia Jan 2013 #131
In your description of yourself ohheckyeah Jan 2013 #113
He/she says far-right is no government? Is that why they advocate for an oppressive police state? JaneyVee Jan 2013 #119
Well, no government except ohheckyeah Jan 2013 #140
Who are you to insist that other posters call themselves Democrat in their posts? Democratopia Jan 2013 #130
I didn't insist anything, now, did I? ohheckyeah Jan 2013 #139
But Jesus was. tclambert Jan 2013 #109
^^^^ ellisonz Jan 2013 #114
Jesus was a Democrat Democratopia Jan 2013 #125
Not only was Hitler not a leftist... AceWheeler Jan 2013 #112
Whenever I get into this discussion, I like to haul out this chart... Snarkoleptic Jan 2013 #123
I use the one from politicalcompass.org truebluegreen Jan 2013 #189
Agree, except for your "First Teabagger" remark. Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #126
The GOP loves Psychological projection! santamargarita Jan 2013 #161
What's really sad... 99Forever Jan 2013 #162
Was thinking the same thing War Horse Jan 2013 #163
You have to realize...the braindead followers of Foxnews etc.. Rex Jan 2013 #164
he was the equivalent of a tea bagger samsingh Jan 2013 #169
I learned John2 Jan 2013 #170
Conservatives in the US are redefining right and left using Reaganesque thinking. andym Jan 2013 #172
Fascism is right wing. Authoritarian is authoritarian no matter what ideology drives it. TheKentuckian Jan 2013 #173
Something from politicalcompass.org Kennah Jan 2013 #177
It is pathetic that you even have to make this point. SunSeeker Jan 2013 #181
The Nazis started out from what were the equivalent of Rednecks... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2013 #182
k&r nt steve2470 Jan 2013 #183
The "Nazis were leftist" canard ... Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2013 #184
If you google "hitler leftist" you'll get millions of hits NewJeffCT Jan 2013 #185
No rational person would call him a leftist Courtesy Flush Jan 2013 #186
Indeed. Hitler's policies pretty much all go against what the average progressive leftist belives in davesliberal1977_gg Jan 2013 #187
The Nazis killed 200,000 disabled people because they were expensive to feed. First teabaggers? yes. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #193
Yep. The 'Socialism' in National Socialism was faux. Like the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Taverner Jan 2013 #195
Hitler was a fascist which equated to the extreme right. Third Doctor Jan 2013 #196
Adolf Hitler was not a leftist. burnsei sensei Jan 2013 #198
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