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BobTheSubgenius

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79. Nothing at all wrong with this OP, or the thoughts behind it.

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 08:07 PM

Jan 2021

I'd forgotten about Bader-Meinhoff and their compatriots before I read your post. That alone was worth the price of admission, as the saying goes.

You're not wrong.

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As a German, I say this: Do not repeat Germany's De-Nazification mistakes. [View all] DetlefK Jan 2021 OP

K & R musette_sf Jan 2021 #1

I don't see us de-Nazifying at all, at least anytime soon. enki23 Jan 2021 #2

As a fellow German - I second this opinion Pachamama Jan 2021 #3

As a full blooded German, I second this opinion also. KS Toronado Jan 2021 #33

As a Hungarian ChazInAz Jan 2021 #58

To be fair, Germans didn't make that mistake alone Klaralven Jan 2021 #73

Great post -- thanks Blecht Jan 2021 #4

K&R a million times!!! cp Jan 2021 #5

Except for the true congressional trumpers like Jordan, Gaetz, Nunes, & Gohmert, CrispyQ Jan 2021 #6

Your prediction is right on the money. HUAJIAO Jan 2021 #31

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

This unfortunately Meowmee Jan 2021 #92

I agree. Aristus Jan 2021 #7

This Biophilic Jan 2021 #8

It will likely not end soon over here, as long as... Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #9

They didn't have to deal with social media and the moonscape Jan 2021 #50

That's true too. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #52

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

Kick superpatriotman Jan 2021 #12

K&R Excellent posting. alwaysinasnit Jan 2021 #13

Germans are smart people who were willing to learn from their mistakes Alhena Jan 2021 #14

I've said it here a dozen times or more... Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #15

Also because GWB and his enablers walked. meadowlander Jan 2021 #99

Great post. We need to hear this. Say it often. Squinch Jan 2021 #16

The United States already made that mistake. StevieM Jan 2021 #17

Bingo. geardaddy Jan 2021 #20

Yep! nt Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #23

And.... NHvet Jan 2021 #25

I was going to post the same misanthrope Jan 2021 #35

That is definitely true, and in recent decades it took a more dangerous turn. StevieM Jan 2021 #47

Nuff said. Marcuse Jan 2021 #54

From 1861-1865 the closest Confederates got to sacking the Capitol was SuprstitionAintthWay Jan 2021 #81

Agree agree AGREE all around! Off topic - cilla4progress Jan 2021 #59

+1, it was Andrew Johnson who did JUST THIS !! He pardoned all the southern assholes for ... uponit7771 Jan 2021 #90

K & R geardaddy Jan 2021 #18

We've a long tradition of normalizing this sort of behavior here pecosbob Jan 2021 #19

Well said... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #21

As a German in spirit only (I was born in Mnchen and lived in Dachau) sdfernando Jan 2021 #22

K and R Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #24

Agreed! peggysue2 Jan 2021 #26

You mean like we have forgotten slavery? N/T tiredtoo Jan 2021 #27

Well said! CanonRay Jan 2021 #28

Thank you very much for your post! LaMouffette Jan 2021 #29

Hopefully, there can be plenty of public hearings in the new Democratic controlled Senate AdamGG Jan 2021 #30

What do you do with a nation half full of idiots? DSandra Jan 2021 #32

Great post! Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #39

I will likely still be laughing about the woman who came to DC from Nevada Blue_true Jan 2021 #40

Your second paragraph is a masterpiece. Ligyron Jan 2021 #65

Here in America, the hate will be reborn in four years. Blue_true Jan 2021 #34

K & R BadgerMom Jan 2021 #36

NO, it was NOT WRONG for you to write this. soldierant Jan 2021 #37

Good post and right thing to say. Jetheels Jan 2021 #38

History may not repeat, but it does rhyme... Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #41

K&R AmericanCanuck Jan 2021 #42

Beautiful piece PirateRo Jan 2021 #43

I've been saying basically the same thing for a long time. cab67 Jan 2021 #44

That mistake was made in the aftermath of Bush/Cheney and the Neo-Con fascists. Ford_Prefect Jan 2021 #45

K & R SunSeeker Jan 2021 #46

reborn in a few bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #48

Thank you for writing this very important post. TheRickles Jan 2021 #49

Thanks Roisin Ni Fiachra Jan 2021 #51

East or West. hunter Jan 2021 #53

Immense Thanks. zentrum Jan 2021 #55

It was absolutely the right thing for you to write this. Old Crow Jan 2021 #56

Excellent essay! burrowowl Jan 2021 #57

you are 100% correct to write this stevesinpa Jan 2021 #60

Agreed BigOleDummy Jan 2021 #61

Thank you. Very thoughtful post. 58Sunliner Jan 2021 #62

About ten years ago, I toured Dachau concentration camp which is near Munich OMGWTF Jan 2021 #63

Thank you for posting this wise advise. We had better follow it housecat Jan 2021 #64

Thank you for writing this. You are right. Look at the racial issues in this country. Much of it judesedit Jan 2021 #66

It was right of you to post this. smirkymonkey Jan 2021 #67

KnR, DetlefK Hekate Jan 2021 #68

Thank you for this... Trueblue Texan Jan 2021 #69

Agreed. BusyBeingBest Jan 2021 #70

We in fact did the same exact thing. PurgedVoter Jan 2021 #71

When I saw what was happening at the Capitol yesterday thucythucy Jan 2021 #72

Before we can make the mistake of moving on we must first win this struggle. Ligyron Jan 2021 #74

Thank you! wryter2000 Jan 2021 #75

Other than saying "don't forget" you have given no specifics. former9thward Jan 2021 #76

Important lessons, indeed... Blue Owl Jan 2021 #77

Nothing at all wrong with this OP, or the thoughts behind it. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #79

K&R n/t Kitchari Jan 2021 #80

Wow, I didn't know the 60's were like that njhoneybadger Jan 2021 #82

Very intriguing. Left me really thinking. Thank you! I want Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2021 #83

Thanks for these truths, and for the invaluable advice. Enoki33 Jan 2021 #84

Sounds right on to me.. bagimin Jan 2021 #85

Thank you bdamomma Jan 2021 #86

I favor branding their foreheads... BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #87

This is correct jimlup Jan 2021 #88

TY for your valuable insight and drawing the deep //s stuffmatters Jan 2021 #89

Our 3rd Reich is called the Confederacy.. and they've been going strong since 1861.... sigh n/t. JustFiveMoreMinutes Jan 2021 #93

The Biden administration must pursue charges against t BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2021 #94

I think there are still more than a few nazis in Germany as well unfortunately Meowmee Jan 2021 #95

I haven't seen any talking about "forgiving and forgetting" Trump and his followers yet. LudwigPastorius Jan 2021 #96

Thank you, DetlefK! Sparkly Jan 2021 #97

From a fellow German: No, it was not wrong to write this!/nt. OldEurope Jan 2021 #98

Thank you for writing this! Raster Jan 2021 #100

Thank you DetlefK, it is the right thing to say. BunnyMcGee Jan 2021 #101

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

K&R UCmeNdc Jan 2021 #104

Can I call them Nazi now or is that too broad of a brush? I sure wouldn't want to Hotler Jan 2021 #105

I lived in Germany during the Bader-Meinhoff groups attacks. oldsoftie Jan 2021 #106

Agreed. Like the short-term benefit of pardoning Nixon has led to continuing inability to recover Rabrrrrrr Jan 2021 #107

Maybe the best thing I have read on D.U. The Mouth Jan 2021 #108

I don't think we should forget VA_Jill Jan 2021 #109

As an American... Aviation91 Jan 2021 #110

"hatred will fester and be reborn" - That's precisely how the Confederate flag... Beartracks Jan 2021 #111

K & R SunSeeker Jan 2021 #112

I don 't think that is entirely accurate. It was never forgotten that "12 years of Hitler's rule Nitram Jan 2021 #113