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In reply to the discussion: As a German, I say this: Do not repeat Germany's De-Nazification mistakes. [View all]Trueblue Texan
(2,429 posts)69. Thank you for this...
I didn't know this history. I grew up in the 60s and of course, everything you say makes sense, fills in a lot of gaps. I agree with you, we must deal with these insurrectionists and deal with the hate that is exploding in this country.
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As a German, I say this: Do not repeat Germany's De-Nazification mistakes. [View all]
DetlefK
Jan 2021
OP
Except for the true congressional trumpers like Jordan, Gaetz, Nunes, & Gohmert,
CrispyQ
Jan 2021
#6
There will be a reckoning but it will not go far enough. It's human behavior science to want to move
uponit7771
Jan 2021
#91
A wonderful POV from someone who understands consequences is most welcome - thank-you!
marble falls
Jan 2021
#10
And that is exactly why these terrorists from yesterday, today, and tomorrow must
world wide wally
Jan 2021
#11
And well background checked, well trained, thoroughly executing law ENforcement & Prosecution.
ancianita
Jan 2021
#78
From 1861-1865 the closest Confederates got to sacking the Capitol was
SuprstitionAintthWay
Jan 2021
#81
+1, it was Andrew Johnson who did JUST THIS !! He pardoned all the southern assholes for ...
uponit7771
Jan 2021
#90
Hopefully, there can be plenty of public hearings in the new Democratic controlled Senate
AdamGG
Jan 2021
#30
That mistake was made in the aftermath of Bush/Cheney and the Neo-Con fascists.
Ford_Prefect
Jan 2021
#45
Thank you for writing this. You are right. Look at the racial issues in this country. Much of it
judesedit
Jan 2021
#66
Our 3rd Reich is called the Confederacy.. and they've been going strong since 1861.... sigh n/t.
JustFiveMoreMinutes
Jan 2021
#93
I haven't seen any talking about "forgiving and forgetting" Trump and his followers yet.
LudwigPastorius
Jan 2021
#96
On the other hand, when they turned the Baath party people out into the streets in Iraq...
MrModerate
Jan 2021
#102
you're not wrong.... Jamelle Bouie wrote about post Civil War Reconstruction mistakes
LymphocyteLover
Jan 2021
#103
Can I call them Nazi now or is that too broad of a brush? I sure wouldn't want to
Hotler
Jan 2021
#105
Agreed. Like the short-term benefit of pardoning Nixon has led to continuing inability to recover
Rabrrrrrr
Jan 2021
#107
"hatred will fester and be reborn" - That's precisely how the Confederate flag...
Beartracks
Jan 2021
#111