When Hitler's Anti-Semitism Was Called 'Political Cleverness'

[rpannier]

Interesting piece

In 1922, after hearing from several, reliable, knowledgeable political sources the New York Times wrote, "Hitler's antisemitism was not so genuine or violent as it sounded. He was merely using anti-Semitic propaganda as a bait to catch masses of followers and keep them aroused, enthusiastic and in line for the time when his organization is perfected and sufficiently powerful to be employed effectively for political purposes."

[The Wielding Truth]

1. Listen to politicians. If they ride into power on what they say they will mostly do what they say.

[Behind the Aegis]

2. It still is.

It just isn't as blatant and much more difficult for people to even comprehend. Other forms of bigotry also get a similar treatment occasionally, but generally, most people are able to distinguish it and it boils down to "bigotry" or "I just don't care." What is happening with Trump and even Cruz, boils down to a bit of both, acknowledgement of bigotry, but mostly it is, "I don't care." which is the overriding sentiment.

[Enthusiast]

3. It's amazing that the 1922 NYT piece so closely mirrors today's Trump media narrative.

"He's just saying that, he really doesn't mean it."

We have to take all this shit very seriously.

[zebonaut]

4. Simple rule. Take a Politicians words very seriously; to the letter.

[zebonaut]

5. Hitler on a smaller scale; with Steaks and Champagne. This time is Mexicans and Muslims.

Who's next?